Rep. Taylor joins other legislators and Gov. Ed Rendell for the ceremonial signing of the new law Taylor co-sponsored setting health and safety standards at commercial dog breeding kennels. The event was held at the Center for Animal Referral and Emergency Services in Langhorne.

Rep. Rick Taylor (second from right), along with state Reps. Babette Josephs and James Roebuck, accepts his 100 percent environmental report card from PennEnvironment Director David Mausr. The citizen-based environmental advocacy organization awarded Rep. Taylor the perfect score based on his support for legislation vital to Pennsylvania's environment.

Family and friends of Ray Simonis III join Rep. Rick Taylor in the reception area of the Governor's Office at the state Capitol following the unanimous adoption by the state House of a resolution introduced by Rep. Taylor honoring the life of Ray Simonis III and offering condolences to his family. The Wissahickon Fire Co. volunteer of 19 years died of a heart attack after responding to a call in December.