With Penn State winning at half-time against Wisconsin, spirits were high and everyone enthusiastic at the Senator Robert Jubelirer Tailgate 2002 Fundraiser, featuring guest speaker, Governor, Mark Schweiker.
\nThe event, designed to support the Senators re-election campaign, was held at the Heritage Discovery Center Board Room in Altoona on Saturday. This fundraiser was also to commemorate the one year anniversary of both Schweiker and Jubelirer, as Lieutenant Governor, taking their Oaths of Office for their respective positions.
\n Jim Gregory, executive assistant, and supporting staff, put together a productive and enjoyable event. The atmosphere was business-like, but with a comfortable, down-home feeling. Blue and white were of course the colors of choice.
\nSchweiker showed support for Jubelirer with an interesting football analogy.
\n\u201cYou know Bob is in pretty good shape here,\u201d said Schweiker. \u201cJoe Paterno didn\u2019t go out in Wisconsin today and say, \u2018hey, give me a little bit of effort. He looked those kids in the eyes and said he didn\u2019t care about what happened last week., the contest is important here.\u2019 Every competition, whether its athletic or political comes down to the personal choice of the game and its teammates.\u201d
\nSchweiker also gave respect of Jubelirer\u2019s campaign with a pointed remark about Jubelirer himself, \u201c…someone with long-standing service, with a tremendous command of the Pennsylvania agenda, has done honorable work, and is respected by his peers.\u201d He added knowingly, \u201cYou need someone, as far as credentials, that will meet the challenge; and have the prowess, and the influence and the respect to hit the proverbial ground and run to help us run the government.\u201d
\nGovernor Schweiker spoke of Jubelirer with respect and empathy, both as a co-worker as Governor and Lieutenant Governor, but more as just a good friend, \u201c…Bob is batting for the big-time victory for the Republican team.\u201d
\nOf course, both speeches by Schweiker and Jubelirer were both summed up with the quote of the day, \u201cGo Penn State!\u201d
\nJubelirer also had a bat from the Altoona Curve that five year-old, Aubrey Anna presented shyly to Carolyn Donaldson. The young girl also sang a melodious rendition of \u201cGod Bless America.\u201d
\nThe second half kickoff jolted on the many surrounding screens right after that and all the boys and girls there just finished off the successful fundraiser watching Penn State win again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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