Photos from Harrisburg and around the district

Rep. Rob Matzie delivers the opening prayer in the House Chamber before the budget address by the governor.

Rep. Rob Matzie delivers the opening prayer in the House Chamber before the budget address by the governor.



Rep. Rob Matzie is sworn in to begin the start of the 2021-22 legislative session.

Rep. Rob Matzie is sworn in to begin the start of the 2021-22 legislative session.



Rep. Rob Matzie wears a mask to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Rep. Rob Matzie wears a mask to help stop the spread of COVID-19.



Rep. Rob Matzie discusses legislative priorities with his Democratic colleagues on the House Floor.

Rep. Rob Matzie discusses legislative priorities with his Democratic colleagues on the House Floor.



Rep. Rob Matzie talks and tastes food in Harrisburg at the Taste of PA hosted by the PA State Council of Farm Organizations with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Elder Vogel Jr., Jim Marshall, and Aaron Bernstine.

Rep. Rob Matzie talks and tastes food in Harrisburg at the Taste of PA hosted by the PA State Council of Farm Organizations with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, Elder Vogel Jr., Jim Marshall, and Aaron Bernstine.



Rep. Rob Matzie is pictured with Magisterial District Judge Ed Howe.

Rep. Rob Matzie is pictured with Magisterial District Judge Ed Howe.



Rep. Rob Matzie and House Speaker Mike Turzai are pictured with Father Jay Donahue, who delivered the opening prayer before the start of voting session, on February 4, 2020.

Rep. Rob Matzie and House Speaker Mike Turzai are pictured with Father Jay Donahue, who delivered the opening prayer before the start of voting session, on February 4, 2020.



Rep. Rob Matzie is pictured with Christine Edmonds, Anne Marie Hughes, Rep. Perry Warren and Rep. Jennifer O’Mara after his House Resolution 566, which designates November 2019, as “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania, was adopted by the House.

Rep. Rob Matzie is pictured with Christine Edmonds, Anne Marie Hughes, Rep. Perry Warren and Rep. Jennifer O’Mara after his House Resolution 566, which designates November 2019, as “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania, was adopted by the House.



Rep. Rob Matzie speaks on his House Resolution designating November 2019 as “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Rob Matzie speaks on his House Resolution designating November 2019 as “Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania.



Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Steve Blass to Harrisburg to recognize him on his life-time accomplishments with the passage of a House Resolution recognizing “Steve Blass Day in Pennsylvania.”

Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Steve Blass to Harrisburg to recognize him on his life-time accomplishments with the passage of a House Resolution recognizing “Steve Blass Day in Pennsylvania.”



On Oct. 3, Rep. Rob Matzie attended the Ambridge Area FCU Financial Reality Fair at Ambridge Area High School.

On Oct. 3, Rep. Rob Matzie attended the Ambridge Area FCU Financial Reality Fair at Ambridge Area High School.



On Sept. 24, Rep. Matzie met with Amber Kilgore during the PA Physical Therapy Association's Legislative Advocacy Day at the Capitol.

On Sept. 24, Rep. Matzie met with Amber Kilgore during the PA Physical Therapy Association's Legislative Advocacy Day at the Capitol.



On Sept. 24, Rep. Matzie, Co-Chair of the House Multiple Sclerosis Caucus, met with advocates from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society during the group's 2019 State Action Day at the Capitol.

On Sept. 24, Rep. Matzie, Co-Chair of the House Multiple Sclerosis Caucus, met with advocates from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society during the group's 2019 State Action Day at the Capitol.



On Sept. 24, Rep. Matzie, Co-Chair of the House Multiple Sclerosis Caucus, met with advocates from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society during the group's 2019 State Action Day at the Capitol.

On Sept. 24, Rep. Matzie, Co-Chair of the House Multiple Sclerosis Caucus, met with advocates from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society during the group's 2019 State Action Day at the Capitol.



On Sept. 24, Rep. Matzie, Co-Chair of the House Multiple Sclerosis Caucus, met with advocates from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society during the group's 2019 State Action Day at the Capitol.

On Sept. 24, Rep. Matzie, Co-Chair of the House Multiple Sclerosis Caucus, met with advocates from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society during the group's 2019 State Action Day at the Capitol.



Rep. Rob Matzie, Co-Chair of the House Multiple Sclerosis Caucus, met with advocate Diane Kramer on Sept. 24 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's 2019 State Action Day at the Capitol.

Rep. Rob Matzie, Co-Chair of the House Multiple Sclerosis Caucus, met with advocate Diane Kramer on Sept. 24 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's 2019 State Action Day at the Capitol.



Rep. Rob Matzie speaks at a rally on behalf of the Beaver Valley Power Plant.

Rep. Rob Matzie speaks at a rally on behalf of the Beaver Valley Power Plant.



In June state Rep. Rob Matzie met with members of the Pennsylvania American Legion Keystone Boys State summer program in Harrisburg.

In June state Rep. Rob Matzie met with members of the Pennsylvania American Legion Keystone Boys State summer program in Harrisburg.



Rep. Rob Matzie hosted a document shredding event May 18, 2019 at Walter Panek Park in Ambridge.

Rep. Rob Matzie hosted a document shredding event May 18, 2019 at Walter Panek Park in Ambridge.



Rep. Rob Matzie hosted a document shredding event May 18, 2019 at Walter Panek Park in Ambridge.

Rep. Rob Matzie hosted a document shredding event May 18, 2019 at Walter Panek Park in Ambridge.



Rep. Rob Matzie hosted a document shredding event May 18, 2019 at Walter Panek Park in Ambridge.

Rep. Rob Matzie hosted a document shredding event May 18, 2019 at Walter Panek Park in Ambridge.



Rep. Rob Matzie hosted a document shredding event May 18, 2019 at Walter Panek Park in Ambridge.

Rep. Rob Matzie hosted a document shredding event May 18, 2019 at Walter Panek Park in Ambridge.



State Rep. Rob Matzie met with Susan Salyards and Mike Romigh of the Beaver County Humane Society on April 29, 2019

State Rep. Rob Matzie met with Susan Salyards and Mike Romigh of the Beaver County Humane Society on April 29, 2019



State Rep. Rob Matzie and Eric Rosendale, Connie Harmotto, Regan Weldon and Lori Murtha, all with the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit, during a visit to the Matzie's office on April 29, 2019.

State Rep. Rob Matzie and Eric Rosendale, Connie Harmotto, Regan Weldon and Lori Murtha, all with the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit, during a visit to the Matzie's office on April 29, 2019.



State Rep. Rob Matzie and Jon LeDonne, Penn Hills High School Varsity Football Coach on the floor of the Pennsylvania House during the football team's state championship recognition on Feb. 4, 2019.

State Rep. Rob Matzie and Jon LeDonne, Penn Hills High School Varsity Football Coach on the floor of the Pennsylvania House during the football team's state championship recognition on Feb. 4, 2019.



State Rep. Rob Matzie celebrates the 90th anniversary of the B.F. Jones Memorial Library in Aliquippa, on Feb. 1, 2019.

State Rep. Rob Matzie celebrates the 90th anniversary of the B.F. Jones Memorial Library in Aliquippa, on Feb. 1, 2019.



State Rep. Rob Matzie celebrates the 90th anniversary of the B.F. Jones Memorial Library in Aliquippa, on Feb. 1, 2019.

State Rep. Rob Matzie celebrates the 90th anniversary of the B.F. Jones Memorial Library in Aliquippa, on Feb. 1, 2019.



State Rep. Rob Matzie celebrates the 90th anniversary of the B.F. Jones Memorial Library in Aliquippa, on Feb. 1, 2019.

State Rep. Rob Matzie celebrates the 90th anniversary of the B.F. Jones Memorial Library in Aliquippa, on Feb. 1, 2019.



State Rep. Rob Matzie and Brent McClintock, executive director of the Legislative Data Processing Center, on the House floor on Jan. 16, 2019, recognizing the data center's 50th anniversary.

State Rep. Rob Matzie and Brent McClintock, executive director of the Legislative Data Processing Center, on the House floor on Jan. 16, 2019, recognizing the data center's 50th anniversary.



Rep. Rob Matzie delivers the opening prayer before the start of voting session in the PA House of Representatives on June 27, 2019.

Rep. Rob Matzie delivers the opening prayer before the start of voting session in the PA House of Representatives on June 27, 2019.



Rep. Rob Matzie delivers the opening prayer before the start of voting session in the PA House of Representatives on June 27, 2019.

Rep. Rob Matzie delivers the opening prayer before the start of voting session in the PA House of Representatives on June 27, 2019.



Rep. Rob Matzie is joined by Governor Tom Wolf as they discuss the Restore PA plan.

Rep. Rob Matzie is joined by Governor Tom Wolf as they discuss the Restore PA plan.



Rep. Rob Matzie speaks on his House Resolution designating April 2019 as 'Limb Loss Awareness Month' in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Rob Matzie speaks on his House Resolution designating April 2019 as "Limb Loss Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.



Rep. Rob Matzie calls on his republican colleagues to vote on new Growing Greener environmental programs which would establish the Pennsylvania Clean Water Procurement Program and the Watershed Innovation and Improvement Fund.

Rep. Rob Matzie calls on his republican colleagues to vote on new Growing Greener environmental programs which would establish the Pennsylvania Clean Water Procurement Program and the Watershed Innovation and Improvement Fund.



Rep. Rob Matzie, along with his colleague Rep. Harry Readshaw, is pictured with the new CEO of the Port Authority of Allegheny County, Katharine Kelleman.

Rep. Rob Matzie, along with his colleague Rep. Harry Readshaw, is pictured with the new CEO of the Port Authority of Allegheny County, Katharine Kelleman.



Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes a group to discuss early intervention issues.

Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes a group to discuss early intervention issues.



Rep. Matzie meets with David & Rochelle Fischer from Sim’s Bowling Lanes, Beaver Falls, during the Strike Out Social Stigma for Special Olympics event.

Rep. Matzie meets with David & Rochelle Fischer from Sim’s Bowling Lanes, Beaver Falls, during the Strike Out Social Stigma for Special Olympics event.



Rep. Matzie participates in the Bowling Proprietors Association of PA, Strike Out Social Stigma for Special Olympics event, hosted by Milliron & Goodman.

Rep. Matzie participates in the Bowling Proprietors Association of PA, Strike Out Social Stigma for Special Olympics event, hosted by Milliron & Goodman.



Attending the PA Commission for Community Colleges press conference in Harrisburg on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 were (from left): Liz Marshall, Rep. Jim Marshall, Dr. Chris Reber, John Goberish, Rep. Matzie, Leslie Tennant and Glenn Natali.

Attending the PA Commission for Community Colleges press conference in Harrisburg on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 were (from left): Liz Marshall, Rep. Jim Marshall, Dr. Chris Reber, John Goberish, Rep. Matzie, Leslie Tennant and Glenn Natali.



Rep. Matzie introduces House Resolution 138, designating April as “Limb Loss Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. The legislation, adopted unanimously, notes that that nearly 2 million U.S. residents live with an amputation, while another 28 million are at risk for one. 'Today, we voted to raise awareness of their plight,' Matzie said.

Rep. Matzie introduces House Resolution 138, designating April as “Limb Loss Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. The legislation, adopted unanimously, notes that that nearly 2 million U.S. residents live with an amputation, while another 28 million are at risk for one. "Today, we voted to raise awareness of their plight," Matzie said.



Rep. Rob Matzie and other members of the PA House of Representatives welcomes members of the Greek community of Pennsylvania to honor Greek Independence Day and Greek-American Heritage Month. From l-r are: Speaker of the house MikeTurzai, Rep. Ryan McKenzie, Father Michael Vavarelis, Tom Paparoidamis, Colonel Nestoras Vargemezis, Rep. Sheryl Delozier, Dr. Michael Billys, Alex Barlamas, Tony Drakos, Rep. Greg Rothman, Rep. Matzie

Rep. Rob Matzie and other members of the PA House of Representatives welcomes members of the Greek community of Pennsylvania to honor Greek Independence Day and Greek-American Heritage Month. From l-r are: Speaker of the house MikeTurzai, Rep. Ryan McKenzie, Father Michael Vavarelis, Tom Paparoidamis, Colonel Nestoras Vargemezis, Rep. Sheryl Delozier, Dr. Michael Billys, Alex Barlamas, Tony Drakos, Rep. Greg Rothman, Rep. Matzie



Rep. Rob Matzie (right) presented a House citation to the Rev. Dr. Henry L. Thompson III (Laurie) recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Trinity School of Ministry. Matzie made the presentation Jan. 11.

Rep. Rob Matzie (right) presented a House citation to the Rev. Dr. Henry L. Thompson III (Laurie) recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Trinity School of Ministry. Matzie made the presentation Jan. 11.



State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes representatives from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to the state Capitol in Harrisburg. Pictured from left to right are Howard Pollman, PHMC director of external affairs; Nancy Moses, PHMC chair; Matzie; and James Vaughan, PHMC executive director. Matzie has served as a PHMC commissioner since 2011.

State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes representatives from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to the state Capitol in Harrisburg. Pictured from left to right are Howard Pollman, PHMC director of external affairs; Nancy Moses, PHMC chair; Matzie; and James Vaughan, PHMC executive director. Matzie has served as a PHMC commissioner since 2011.



State Rep. Rob Matzie speaks on the floor of the House about his resolution that designates November 2016 as 'Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month' in Pennsylvania.

State Rep. Rob Matzie speaks on the floor of the House about his resolution that designates November 2016 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.



State Rep. Rob Matzie speaks on the floor of the House about his resolution that designates November 2016 as 'Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month' in Pennsylvania.

State Rep. Rob Matzie speaks on the floor of the House about his resolution that designates November 2016 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.



State Rep. Rob Matzie joins representatives from Carnegie Mellon College of Engineering in September to test drive an autonomous vehicle around the Capitol in Harrisburg.

State Rep. Rob Matzie joins representatives from Carnegie Mellon College of Engineering in September to test drive an autonomous vehicle around the Capitol in Harrisburg.



State Rep. Rob Matzie presents Site Administrator Michael Knecht with an official citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives honoring the 100th Anniversary of Old Economy Village.

State Rep. Rob Matzie presents Site Administrator Michael Knecht with an official citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives honoring the 100th Anniversary of Old Economy Village.



State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes Joe Regan, legislative chairman for the Fraternal Order of Police Pennsylvania State Lodge, and David Piuri, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Beaver Valley Lodge #4, to the state Capitol.

State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes Joe Regan, legislative chairman for the Fraternal Order of Police Pennsylvania State Lodge, and David Piuri, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Beaver Valley Lodge #4, to the state Capitol.



State Rep. Rob Matzie meets with Sandra Kowal from the Ambridge Area Federal Credit Union and Monika Edlis from the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association during the Credit Union Association’s Legislative Day in Harrisburg.

State Rep. Rob Matzie meets with Sandra Kowal from the Ambridge Area Federal Credit Union and Monika Edlis from the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association during the Credit Union Association’s Legislative Day in Harrisburg.



State Rep. Rob Matzie joins Reps. Jaret Gibbions, Jim Christiana and Jim Marshall to welcome the Beaver County Keystone Boys and Girls club to the state Capitol.

State Rep. Rob Matzie joins Reps. Jaret Gibbions, Jim Christiana and Jim Marshall to welcome the Beaver County Keystone Boys and Girls club to the state Capitol.



State Rep. Robert Matzie meets with representatives from the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce during Chamber Day at the Capitol. Pictured from left to right are Rep. Matzie; Dr. Christopher Reber, president of Community College of Beaver County and a member of the Board of Directors of the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce; Jack Manning, president and executive director of the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce; Harry Kunselman, member of the Board of Directors of the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce; and Lindsay Courteau, development and planning event coordinator at the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce.

State Rep. Robert Matzie meets with representatives from the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce during Chamber Day at the Capitol. Pictured from left to right are Rep. Matzie; Dr. Christopher Reber, president of Community College of Beaver County and a member of the Board of Directors of the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce; Jack Manning, president and executive director of the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce; Harry Kunselman, member of the Board of Directors of the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce; and Lindsay Courteau, development and planning event coordinator at the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce.



State Rep. Rob Matzie shares a moment with Andrea Canepari, Consul General of Italy in Philadelphia, on the floor of the House in Harrisburg.

State Rep. Rob Matzie shares a moment with Andrea Canepari, Consul General of Italy in Philadelphia, on the floor of the House in Harrisburg.



State Rep. Rob Matzie speaks out about the heroin epidemic gripping the state at a public hearing held by The Center for Rural Pennsylvania in June.

State Rep. Rob Matzie speaks out about the heroin epidemic gripping the state at a public hearing held by The Center for Rural Pennsylvania in June.



State Rep. Rob Matzie speaks out about the heroin epidemic gripping the state at a public hearing held by The Center for Rural Pennsylvania in June.

State Rep. Rob Matzie speaks out about the heroin epidemic gripping the state at a public hearing held by The Center for Rural Pennsylvania in June.



State Rep. Rob Matzie speaks out about the heroin epidemic gripping the state at a public hearing held by The Center for Rural Pennsylvania in June.

State Rep. Rob Matzie speaks out about the heroin epidemic gripping the state at a public hearing held by The Center for Rural Pennsylvania in June.



State Rep. Rob Matzie speaks to Louis Tallarini, president of Real Property Investors, at an Ambridge Regional Center event with the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce.

State Rep. Rob Matzie speaks to Louis Tallarini, president of Real Property Investors, at an Ambridge Regional Center event with the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce.



State Reps. Rob Matzie (right) and Jim Christiana (left) welcome Beaver County Sheriff Tony Gun to the floor of the House.

State Reps. Rob Matzie (right) and Jim Christiana (left) welcome Beaver County Sheriff Tony Gun to the floor of the House.



State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes Kristina Celeste and her mother Tammy Celeste to the Capitol in May. Kristina is a senior at Hopewell High School who has been awarded a $1,000 Comcast Leaders & Achievers Scholarship for her  community service efforts.

State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes Kristina Celeste and her mother Tammy Celeste to the Capitol in May. Kristina is a senior at Hopewell High School who has been awarded a $1,000 Comcast Leaders & Achievers Scholarship for her community service efforts.



After a productive meeting, state Rep. Rob Matzie joins Nichole Remmert from the Sweetwater Center for the Arts for a quick photo before returning to the floor of the House. Nichole met with Rep. Matzie to discuss a variety of art-related topics as part of the Pennsylvania Arts and Culture Legislative Visits Day.

After a productive meeting, state Rep. Rob Matzie joins Nichole Remmert from the Sweetwater Center for the Arts for a quick photo before returning to the floor of the House. Nichole met with Rep. Matzie to discuss a variety of art-related topics as part of the Pennsylvania Arts and Culture Legislative Visits Day.



Theresa Lukes from the Beaver County Association for the Blind visits with state Rep. Rob Matzie during their Legislative Day in Harrisburg.

Theresa Lukes from the Beaver County Association for the Blind visits with state Rep. Rob Matzie during their Legislative Day in Harrisburg.



State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes students to Harrisburg for the American Lung Association Advocacy Day at the Capitol. Pictured, from left to right, are Jada Snowden, student at Western Beaver High School; Jennifer Cranmer, student at Hopewell Senior High School; Rep. Matzie; Shelby Powell, student at Western Beaver High School; Kristina Celeste, Hopewell Senior High School; and Amanda Pinto, lead prevention specialist at the Prevention Network.

State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes students to Harrisburg for the American Lung Association Advocacy Day at the Capitol. Pictured, from left to right, are Jada Snowden, student at Western Beaver High School; Jennifer Cranmer, student at Hopewell Senior High School; Rep. Matzie; Shelby Powell, student at Western Beaver High School; Kristina Celeste, Hopewell Senior High School; and Amanda Pinto, lead prevention specialist at the Prevention Network.



State Rep. Rob Matzie attends the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association Reception to show his support for firefighters throughout the state. Pictured, from left to right, are Aliquippa Fire Department Captain David Childs, Rep. Rob Matzie and Aliquippa Fire Department Captain JT Pennington.

State Rep. Rob Matzie attends the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association Reception to show his support for firefighters throughout the state. Pictured, from left to right, are Aliquippa Fire Department Captain David Childs, Rep. Rob Matzie and Aliquippa Fire Department Captain JT Pennington.



State Rep. Rob Matzie greets Aliquippa Fire Department Captain JT Pennington at the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association Reception in April.

State Rep. Rob Matzie greets Aliquippa Fire Department Captain JT Pennington at the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association Reception in April.



State Rep. Rob Matzie greets Marty Harsh at the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association Reception.

State Rep. Rob Matzie greets Marty Harsh at the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association Reception.



State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes Emily Traiforos, state director of GORAIL, to the Capitol in April.

State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes Emily Traiforos, state director of GORAIL, to the Capitol in April.



State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes members of the Keystone State Railroad Association to Harrisburg for the Annual Railroad Day at the Capitol. Pictured, from left to right, are Timothy Potts, RJ Corman Railroad Company; Laura McNichol, RJ Corman Railroad Group; Rep. Matzie; August Fix Jr., Lehigh Valley Rail Management; and Rudy Husband, Norfolk Southern Corp.

State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes members of the Keystone State Railroad Association to Harrisburg for the Annual Railroad Day at the Capitol. Pictured, from left to right, are Timothy Potts, RJ Corman Railroad Company; Laura McNichol, RJ Corman Railroad Group; Rep. Matzie; August Fix Jr., Lehigh Valley Rail Management; and Rudy Husband, Norfolk Southern Corp.



State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes the Aliquippa High School Boys’ Basketball Team to the state Capitol to present them with an official citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for their historic season and state championship title.

State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes the Aliquippa High School Boys’ Basketball Team to the state Capitol to present them with an official citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for their historic season and state championship title.



State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes the Aliquippa High School Boys’ Basketball Team to the state Capitol to present them with an official citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for their historic season and state championship title.

State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes the Aliquippa High School Boys’ Basketball Team to the state Capitol to present them with an official citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for their historic season and state championship title.



State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes the Aliquippa High School Boys’ Basketball Team to the state Capitol to present them with an official citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for their historic season and state championship title.

State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes the Aliquippa High School Boys’ Basketball Team to the state Capitol to present them with an official citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for their historic season and state championship title.



State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes the Aliquippa High School Boys’ Basketball Team to the state Capitol to present them with an official citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for their historic season and state championship title.

State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes the Aliquippa High School Boys’ Basketball Team to the state Capitol to present them with an official citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for their historic season and state championship title.



State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes the Aliquippa High School Boys’ Basketball Team to the state Capitol to present them with an official citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for their historic season and state championship title.

State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes the Aliquippa High School Boys’ Basketball Team to the state Capitol to present them with an official citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for their historic season and state championship title.



State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes the Aliquippa High School Boys’ Basketball Team to the state Capitol to present them with an official citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for their historic season and state championship title.

State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes the Aliquippa High School Boys’ Basketball Team to the state Capitol to present them with an official citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for their historic season and state championship title.



Representatives from the Humane Society of Pennsylvania join Rep. Rob Matzie at the state Capitol in April.

Representatives from the Humane Society of Pennsylvania join Rep. Rob Matzie at the state Capitol in April.



Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes representatives from the freight rail industry to the capitol in April to stand witness as the House passed House Resolution 252, which credits the U.S. freight rail industry with being the most efficient and productive system of its kind in the world. Pictured with Matzie are Rudy Husband, resident vice president, Norfolk Southern Corporation; Jarrod Hutcheson, assistant general manager, Ohio Central Railroad; Kimberly Smith, manager, government and industry affairs, Genesee and Wyoming Railroad Services; Alec Jarvis, vice president, law and government relations, Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway; Sophia Vaughn, manager, passenger excursions and public affairs, Everett Railroad Company.

Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes representatives from the freight rail industry to the capitol in April to stand witness as the House passed House Resolution 252, which credits the U.S. freight rail industry with being the most efficient and productive system of its kind in the world. Pictured with Matzie are Rudy Husband, resident vice president, Norfolk Southern Corporation; Jarrod Hutcheson, assistant general manager, Ohio Central Railroad; Kimberly Smith, manager, government and industry affairs, Genesee and Wyoming Railroad Services; Alec Jarvis, vice president, law and government relations, Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway; Sophia Vaughn, manager, passenger excursions and public affairs, Everett Railroad Company.



Representative Rob Matzie, a Commissioner of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, represents the commonwealth at a Historical Marker dedication on the campus of Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania.

Representative Rob Matzie, a Commissioner of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, represents the commonwealth at a Historical Marker dedication on the campus of Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania.



State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes Dr. Christopher Reber, president of Beaver County Community College, and students Katie Fisher and Danielle Suman.

State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes Dr. Christopher Reber, president of Beaver County Community College, and students Katie Fisher and Danielle Suman.



State Rep. Rob Matzie delivers the keynote legislative address to the Beaver/Lawrence Central Labor Council Banquet.

State Rep. Rob Matzie delivers the keynote legislative address to the Beaver/Lawrence Central Labor Council Banquet.



Rep. Matzie attends the Beaver County Humane Society Building Dedication.

Rep. Matzie attends the Beaver County Humane Society Building Dedication.



Representative Rob Matzie delivers the keynote address at the Ambridge Memorial Day Service.

Representative Rob Matzie delivers the keynote address at the Ambridge Memorial Day Service.



State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes the Quigley Catholic Forensic Team to Harrisburg prior to them winning the State Championship.

State Rep. Rob Matzie welcomes the Quigley Catholic Forensic Team to Harrisburg prior to them winning the State Championship.



State Rep. Rob Matzie, D-Beaver/Allegheny, joined legislators from both sides of the aisle to bring attention to the issue of hunger in Pennsylvania by playing in the first Capitol All-Stars Softball Game.

State Rep. Rob Matzie, D-Beaver/Allegheny, joined legislators from both sides of the aisle to bring attention to the issue of hunger in Pennsylvania by playing in the first Capitol All-Stars Softball Game.



Rep. Rob Matzie, with help from the Bridge Educational Foundation, presents an EITC grant to deserving students. The EITC program allows companies to show their dedication to the communities in which they do business by becoming a partner in their education.

Rep. Rob Matzie, with help from the Bridge Educational Foundation, presents an EITC grant to deserving students. The EITC program allows companies to show their dedication to the communities in which they do business by becoming a partner in their education.



Rep. Rob Matzie was met with big similes after he helped present an Educational Improvement Tax Credit grant. EITC scholarships are essential to many families so they are able to send their children to schools they believe best meet their needs and beliefs and best prepares them for the future.

Rep. Rob Matzie was met with big similes after he helped present an Educational Improvement Tax Credit grant. EITC scholarships are essential to many families so they are able to send their children to schools they believe best meet their needs and beliefs and best prepares them for the future.



The Allegheny County Delegation of the PA House of Representatives Democratic Caucus meets regularly to discuss issues important to the region.<br><br><strong>Members include:</strong> Rep. Dom Costa (Delegation Chairman), House Democratic Leader Frank Dermody, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Dan Frankel, Rep. Daniel Deasy (Delegation Vice-Chairman), House Democratic Caucus Appropriations Chairman Joe Markosek, Rep. Paul Costa, Rep. Anthony M. Deluca, Rep. Ed Gainey, Rep. William C. Kortz, Rep. Nick Kotik, Rep. Robert F. Matzie, Rep. Erin C. Molchany, Rep. Adam Ravenstahl, Rep. Harry A. Readshaw and Rep. Jake Wheatley.<br><br><strong>Not in Photo:</strong> Rep. Marc J. Gergely and Rep. Jesse White

The Allegheny County Delegation of the PA House of Representatives Democratic Caucus meets regularly to discuss issues important to the region.

Members include: Rep. Dom Costa (Delegation Chairman), House Democratic Leader Frank Dermody, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Dan Frankel, Rep. Daniel Deasy (Delegation Vice-Chairman), House Democratic Caucus Appropriations Chairman Joe Markosek, Rep. Paul Costa, Rep. Anthony M. Deluca, Rep. Ed Gainey, Rep. William C. Kortz, Rep. Nick Kotik, Rep. Robert F. Matzie, Rep. Erin C. Molchany, Rep. Adam Ravenstahl, Rep. Harry A. Readshaw and Rep. Jake Wheatley.

Not in Photo: Rep. Marc J. Gergely and Rep. Jesse White



Rep. Matzie welcomes a constituent to his Senior Fair.  More images from the event can be seen in Rep. Matzie's other galleries.

Rep. Matzie welcomes a constituent to his Senior Fair. More images from the event can be seen in Rep. Matzie's other galleries.



Rep. Matzie pictured with Aliquippa firefighter T.J. Pennington, his wife, Emily and daughter, Morgan. Matzie recognized Pennington with a House citation for his bravery and service. On January 8, 2012, Pennington suffered various injuries in a 50 foot fall when his ladder collapsed while he was responding to a fire call.

Rep. Matzie pictured with Aliquippa firefighter T.J. Pennington, his wife, Emily and daughter, Morgan. Matzie recognized Pennington with a House citation for his bravery and service. On January 8, 2012, Pennington suffered various injuries in a 50 foot fall when his ladder collapsed while he was responding to a fire call.



Rep. Matzie presents a citation to former Ambridge Borough Councilwoman Kay Aloi for her 90th birthday.

Rep. Matzie presents a citation to former Ambridge Borough Councilwoman Kay Aloi for her 90th birthday.



Rep. Matzie presents a citation to Maple Restaurant founder Jim Pappas for his 90th birthday.

Rep. Matzie presents a citation to Maple Restaurant founder Jim Pappas for his 90th birthday.



Rep. Matzie presents citations to the Sisters of St. Josephs for devoting their lives to serving God and humanity, and making meaningful contributions towards a better and more productive society.

Rep. Matzie presents citations to the Sisters of St. Josephs for devoting their lives to serving God and humanity, and making meaningful contributions towards a better and more productive society.



Rep. Matzie throws a “Strike For Hunger” at a bowling event to raise money for food banks, and to raise awareness of Pennsylvania’s 1.2 million hungry citizens.

Rep. Matzie throws a “Strike For Hunger” at a bowling event to raise money for food banks, and to raise awareness of Pennsylvania’s 1.2 million hungry citizens.



Rep. Matzie meets with Beaver County Community College students Bethanny Ratkovich (L) and Marissa Chute (R) at the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges Presidents Breakfast.

Rep. Matzie meets with Beaver County Community College students Bethanny Ratkovich (L) and Marissa Chute (R) at the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges Presidents Breakfast.



Rep. Matzie recently met with members of the Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters, including constituent Bob Nelson of the Robert Nelson Insurance Agency.

Rep. Matzie recently met with members of the Pennsylvania Association of Health Underwriters, including constituent Bob Nelson of the Robert Nelson Insurance Agency.



Rep. Matzie recently met with Kaitlyn Sittler, a senior at Ambridge Area High School whose senior project is raising money to build tennis courts for the school’s tennis team and the community. Matzie is helping to get the word out about her efforts by completing an online quiz until May 31, 2011 which could result in the  Ambridge Area High School earning $5,000 through the Responsible Sports Community Grants program. By taking a short online quiz about life lessons that can be learned from youth sports, you could help Ambridge Area High School get a grant. You can learn more about the grant program and get a link to the quiz on the Ambridge Area High School website at: www.ambridge.k12.pa.us.

Rep. Matzie recently met with Kaitlyn Sittler, a senior at Ambridge Area High School whose senior project is raising money to build tennis courts for the school’s tennis team and the community. Matzie is helping to get the word out about her efforts by completing an online quiz until May 31, 2011 which could result in the Ambridge Area High School earning $5,000 through the Responsible Sports Community Grants program. By taking a short online quiz about life lessons that can be learned from youth sports, you could help Ambridge Area High School get a grant. You can learn more about the grant program and get a link to the quiz on the Ambridge Area High School website at: www.ambridge.k12.pa.us.



Rep. Matzie visits with Beaver County Commissioners during their visit to Harrisburg. FROM LEFT -- Commissioner Charlie Camp, Rep. Matzie, Commissioner Joe Spanik and Commissioner Tony Amadio, chairman.

Rep. Matzie visits with Beaver County Commissioners during their visit to Harrisburg. FROM LEFT -- Commissioner Charlie Camp, Rep. Matzie, Commissioner Joe Spanik and Commissioner Tony Amadio, chairman.



Rep. Matzie discusses Gov. Corbett’s proposed 2011-12 state budget with state Rep. Nick Kotik, D-Allegheny.

Rep. Matzie discusses Gov. Corbett’s proposed 2011-12 state budget with state Rep. Nick Kotik, D-Allegheny.



Rep. Matzie studies Gov. Corbett’s proposed 2011-12 state budget during the governor’s budget address to the legislature.

Rep. Matzie studies Gov. Corbett’s proposed 2011-12 state budget during the governor’s budget address to the legislature.



Rep. Matzie pictured with constituent Kevin Flannery, President of the Friends of Old Economy Village in Ambridge.

Rep. Matzie pictured with constituent Kevin Flannery, President of the Friends of Old Economy Village in Ambridge.



Rep. Matzie speaks out against House rule changes proposed by Republican leadership that would stifle healthy debate in legislature.

Rep. Matzie speaks out against House rule changes proposed by Republican leadership that would stifle healthy debate in legislature.



Rep. Matzie recently participated in the Ambridge Area fourth-grade districtwide spelling bee at Economy Elementary School. The spelling bee was sponsored by the Ambridge Rotary Club.

Rep. Matzie recently participated in the Ambridge Area fourth-grade districtwide spelling bee at Economy Elementary School. The spelling bee was sponsored by the Ambridge Rotary Club.



State Rep. Rob Matzie gets ready to cut the ribbon, signifying the reopening of Old Economy Village in Ambridge.  To see more photos from the event, click on the “Old Economy Village Reopening” link in the Other Galleries section.

State Rep. Rob Matzie gets ready to cut the ribbon, signifying the reopening of Old Economy Village in Ambridge. To see more photos from the event, click on the “Old Economy Village Reopening” link in the Other Galleries section.



Rep. Matzie shows his support for the PA Breast Cancer Coalition’s “Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer” events by attending “Spring Training” at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.

Rep. Matzie shows his support for the PA Breast Cancer Coalition’s “Take a Swing Against Breast Cancer” events by attending “Spring Training” at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.



Rep. Matzie discusses Step By Step Learning, a research-based literacy program, during a House Majority Policy Committee hearing in Harrisburg.

Rep. Matzie discusses Step By Step Learning, a research-based literacy program, during a House Majority Policy Committee hearing in Harrisburg.



Rep. Matzie addresses students at his first Youth and Government Forum held at LaRoche College.  Over 40 students from the 16th district participated with questions and answers from a variety of panelists.

Rep. Matzie addresses students at his first Youth and Government Forum held at LaRoche College. Over 40 students from the 16th district participated with questions and answers from a variety of panelists.



Rep. Matzie and Rep. Paul Costa, D-Allegheny, present a citation to Mariann Geyer, vice president of university advancement at Point Park University in recognition of school’s 50th anniversary. Matzie and Costa are both graduates of Point Park.

Rep. Matzie and Rep. Paul Costa, D-Allegheny, present a citation to Mariann Geyer, vice president of university advancement at Point Park University in recognition of school’s 50th anniversary. Matzie and Costa are both graduates of Point Park.



Rep. Matzie participates in a check presentation from the Verizon Foundation at the Tyler Youth Center in Aliquippa. The Verizon Foundation awarded the center with a grant as a result of the Pennsylvania Earned Income Tax Credit program.

Rep. Matzie participates in a check presentation from the Verizon Foundation at the Tyler Youth Center in Aliquippa. The Verizon Foundation awarded the center with a grant as a result of the Pennsylvania Earned Income Tax Credit program.



Rep. Matzie tours Ambridge Shop N Save with House Appropriations Committee Chairman Dwight Evans. The grocery store is a recipient of funding through the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative.

Rep. Matzie tours Ambridge Shop N Save with House Appropriations Committee Chairman Dwight Evans. The grocery store is a recipient of funding through the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative.



Rep. Matzie visits the fourth grade students at Bellevue Elementary part of the Northgate School District in Bellevue, PA.

Rep. Matzie visits the fourth grade students at Bellevue Elementary part of the Northgate School District in Bellevue, PA.



Rep. Matzie visits the fourth grade students at Bellevue Elementary part of the Northgate School District in Bellevue, PA.

Rep. Matzie visits the fourth grade students at Bellevue Elementary part of the Northgate School District in Bellevue, PA.



Rep. Matzie addresses students at his first Youth and Government Forum held at LaRoche College.  Over 40 students from the 16th district participated with questions and answers from a variety of panelists.

Rep. Matzie addresses students at his first Youth and Government Forum held at LaRoche College. Over 40 students from the 16th district participated with questions and answers from a variety of panelists.



Rep. Matzie and Rep. Paul Costa, D-Allegheny, present a citation to Mariann Geyer, vice president of university advancement at Point Park University in recognition of school’s 50th anniversary. Matzie and Costa are both graduates of Point Park.

Rep. Matzie and Rep. Paul Costa, D-Allegheny, present a citation to Mariann Geyer, vice president of university advancement at Point Park University in recognition of school’s 50th anniversary. Matzie and Costa are both graduates of Point Park.



Rep. Matzie and House Appropriations Chairman Dwight Evans speaks to Mr. Safran, owner of the Ambridge Shop N Save.  The grocery store had its grand opening March 4.  Evans and Matzie stopped by the store to see first-hand the complexities of running a business.

Rep. Matzie and House Appropriations Chairman Dwight Evans speaks to Mr. Safran, owner of the Ambridge Shop N Save. The grocery store had its grand opening March 4. Evans and Matzie stopped by the store to see first-hand the complexities of running a business.



Rep. Matzie joins Gov. Ed Rendell as he signs Matzie’s legislation, Act. 2 of 2009, into law. The law expands COBRA health-care coverage to employees of small businesses.

Rep. Matzie joins Gov. Ed Rendell as he signs Matzie’s legislation, Act. 2 of 2009, into law. The law expands COBRA health-care coverage to employees of small businesses.



Rep. Matzie joins Gov. Ed Rendell as he signs Matzie’s legislation, Act. 2 of 2009, into law. The law expands COBRA health-care coverage to employees of small businesses.

Rep. Matzie joins Gov. Ed Rendell as he signs Matzie’s legislation, Act. 2 of 2009, into law. The law expands COBRA health-care coverage to employees of small businesses.



Rep. Matzie asks a question at a hearing on Veterans Courts. The hearing was held in Pittsburgh at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall.

Rep. Matzie asks a question at a hearing on Veterans Courts. The hearing was held in Pittsburgh at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall.



Rep. Matzie and Rep. Costa discuss the need for a Veterans Court in Allegheny County with Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Seamus McCaffery.

Rep. Matzie and Rep. Costa discuss the need for a Veterans Court in Allegheny County with Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Seamus McCaffery.



Rep. Matzie, Rep. Costa and Rep. Kortz listen to Justice Seamus McCaffery testify at a hearing on Veterans Courts.

Rep. Matzie, Rep. Costa and Rep. Kortz listen to Justice Seamus McCaffery testify at a hearing on Veterans Courts.



Rep. Matzie discusses the budget at a roundtable discussion with Mike Kohlman, Beaver County Assessor; David Wytiaz, Business Manager and Acting Superintendent of the Aliquippa City School District; and Tony Amadio, Chairman of the Beaver County Board of Commissioners.

Rep. Matzie discusses the budget at a roundtable discussion with Mike Kohlman, Beaver County Assessor; David Wytiaz, Business Manager and Acting Superintendent of the Aliquippa City School District; and Tony Amadio, Chairman of the Beaver County Board of Commissioners.



Rep. Matzie joins his colleagues in the House and Senate as they prepare to escort the governor into the House Chamber.

Rep. Matzie joins his colleagues in the House and Senate as they prepare to escort the governor into the House Chamber.



Rep. Matzie and other members of the General Assembly join Gov. Ed Rendell prior to the governor’s 2009 Budget Address.

Rep. Matzie and other members of the General Assembly join Gov. Ed Rendell prior to the governor’s 2009 Budget Address.