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This resolution honors the life and legacy of Senator Mary Jo White, a Pennsylvania state senator who was a dedicated public servant and trailblazer. The resolution highlights her significant professional achievements, including graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, working as a public defender and in the corporate sector at Quaker State Oil Corporation, and serving in the Pennsylvania Senate. As a senator, she was particularly notable for her environmental advocacy, chairing the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for twelve years and working to balance resource extraction with environmental conservation. She was also the first woman elected to Senate Republican Leadership and served on multiple university boards and community organizations. The resolution recognizes her leadership in environmental policy, consumer protection, and nursing care, particularly in rural areas, and her commitment to public service. Additionally, the resolution acknowledges her personal life, noting she was married for 58 years to H. William White, Jr., and is survived by her husband, three children, and seven grandchildren. The primary purpose of the resolution is to formally recognize and pay tribute to Senator White's contributions to Pennsylvania and express condolences to her family and colleagues.

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