Press Release

PUC, 11 State Agencies to Celebrate Black History Month, Featuring Nationally Syndicated Illustrator

Published on 2/8/2012

Filed under: Electric Gas Water and Wastewater Telecommunications Transportation and Safety

HARRISBURG – Twelve state agencies will celebrate Black History Month with a program and a reception featuring the creator of the nationally syndicated cartoon strip “Jump Start.”

Robb Armstrong creator of the nationally syndicated cartoon strip “Jump Start” will showcase the theme of “Black Women in American Culture and History” through live illustrations.

The public is invited to join in the celebration from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at The Forum, 500 Walnut St., Harrisburg, PA. The pre-program entertainment will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Positioned on stage and drawing on an easel, Armstrong’s images will be broadcast live onto a large screen. Armstrong’s interactive presentation will artistically and humorously showcase this year’s theme.

In addition to Armstrong, the program is designed to uplift local and statewide African-American women who have made a difference in their communities such C. Delores Tucker, who broke racial barriers in Pennsylvania state government, and Harrisburg’s own Patricia Gadsden, who has dedicated her life to helping black women develop self-esteem and preparing them for leadership roles.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Liquor Control Board, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the departments of State, Community and Economic Development, General Services, Revenue, Aging, Health, Public Welfare, Banking and Labor & Industry are hosting the event.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities to ensure safe and reliable utility service at reasonable rates; protect the public interest; educate consumers to make independent and informed utility choices; further economic development; and foster new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally sound manner. For recent news releases, audio of select Commission proceedings or more information about the PUC, visit our website at www.puc.state.pa.us.

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