Senate Republican Caucus as Assistant Counsel, Deputy Chief
Counsel and Chief Counsel; and
WHEREAS, Steve was named to the position of General Counsel
for the Senate Republican Caucus in 1977 and held that position
until his retirement on January 7, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Steve's legislative career spanned the
administrations of Governors William Scranton, Raymond Shafer,
Milton Shapp, Dick Thornburgh, Bob Casey, Tom Ridge, Mark
Schweiker and Ed Rendell; and
WHEREAS, Steve worked for Senate Republican leaders Robert D.
Fleming, Richard Frame, Henry G. Hager, Robert C. Jubelirer,
John Stauffer, F. Joseph Loeper, David J. "Chip" Brightbill and
Dominic F. Pileggi; and
WHEREAS, Steve was responsible for the supervision of legal
services to the Republican members of the Senate, including
drafting, review and analysis of legislation; and
WHEREAS, Steve's knowledge of legislative and parliamentary
procedure was exceptional and his uncanny ability to remember
legislative history was legendary; and
WHEREAS, Steve's skill in developing legislative strategy was
second to none; and
WHEREAS, Steve oversaw litigation involving the Senate
Republican Caucus, the Senate as an institution and, from time
to time, the entire General Assembly; and
WHEREAS, Steve was at the center of every major legislative
accomplishment during his career in the Senate; and
WHEREAS, Steve served as a teacher and mentor to countless
other staff members in the Senate, sharing his knowledge
generously and becoming known as "Master Jedi"; and
WHEREAS, Steve's counsel was sought out by legislators and
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