Rep. Tim Hennessey is shown here listening to a presentation as part of a House Majority Policy Committee discussion on poverty. The discussion was held at the Coatesville City Hall.

Rep. Tim Hennessey was recognized by the Pennsylvania Health Care Association with its “Better Life Award” on September 30. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant and valuable contributions to Pennsylvania’s seniors and those who provide their care. Rep. Hennessey has long been a passionate advocate for seniors. He chairs the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee and has been one of the loudest voices in Harrisburg to ensure that state lottery funds are used for programs that benefit Pennsylvania’s seniors.

Rep. Tim Hennessey recently met with Darlene Sullivan, executive director at Canine Partners for Life located in Cochranville. Darlene showed Rep. John Lawrence (right) and Rep. Mark Gillen (left) around the facility, where staff members train service dogs, home companion dogs and residential companion dogs to assist individuals who have a wide range of physical and cognitive disabilities. To date, the organization has placed more than 500 service dogs in 43 different states. The tour helped the House members to understand the value of these dogs and the skills they possess to help improve the lives of the Pennsylvanians they serve.