Senator Pippy Receives the Liberty Bell Award from the Young Lawyers Division of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Senator Pippy is pictured with NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Steve Largent. Largent visited the Capitol to promote the repeal of the cell phone tax.

Senator Pippy with Kevin Shivers of NFIB

Senator Pippy is pictured with Kevin Shivers, State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), accepting the "Guardian of Small Business" award for his outstanding voting record on behalf of Pennsylvania's small business owners for the 2003-2004 legislative session of the General Assembly.

Senator Pippy and Congressman Tim Murphy pose with group of winners from the Pittsburgh Kids Triathlon.

Senator Pippy volunteering at the Pittsburgh Kids Triathlon, benefiting Habitat for Humanity

Senator Pippy poses with students from South Park High School that took part in the annual Student Council Leadership Luncheon. Senator Pippy spoke to leaders and officers of Student Council and other student organizations about what it takes to be an effective leader.

Senator Pippy speaks to students from high schools from across Allegheny County about safe driving and his experiences in Iraq at "Fatal Awareness Day", held April 28 at Robert Morris University

Senator John Pippy and State Representative Mark Mustio speak with a local businessman while on a walking tour of the Sewickley Business District.

Senator Pippy poses with Homeland Security Department Secretary Tom Ridge and local firefighters at a press conference in Moon Township. Secretary Ridge was in Moon to announce that the region would be receiving $11.9 million in federal grants to improve homeland security.

Senator Pippy talks about the importance of a quality education at a press conference announcing a $40,000 grant by the Bravo Educational Foundation and Enterprise Rent-a-Car. The grant will provide scholarships for private schools to deserving students

Senator Pippy and Representative Mike Turzai (second row, third from left) pose with students and representatives from local private schools. The students were recognized as beneficiaries of the Bravo Foundation/Enterprise Rent-a-Car grant program

Senator Pippy and Representative Turzai (second row, far left) pose with students from several area private schools who will receive scholarships from the Bravo Foundation/Enterprise Rent-a-Car grant program

Senator Pippy takes time to visit with Jaque Baguet from Mt. Lebanon and her friend Sallie Duhon from Scott Township who were visiting Harrisburg in March. Senator Jane Clare Orie and Representative Tom Stevenson were also on hand during the tour of the House Chamber.

Senator Pippy poses with Vice Principal Spalaris (far left) and Independence Middle School students participating in the Boys Only Leadership Development (BOLD) program. Senator Pippy addressed the BOLD students about the importance of leading a life without drugs and being a leader.

Sen. John Pippy reads the names of Pennsylvanians who have fallen during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom during a Mar. 9 flag raising ceremony at the state Capitol.

Senator Pippy answers questions about his experiences while serving on active duty in the Middle East from the students of Lincoln Elementary School in Mt. Lebanon. His talk was part of a program to kick off the American Red Cross "Treasures for Troops" drive.

Senator Pippy introduces Governor Rendell to the General Assembly. Senator Pippy was appointed chairman of an honorary committee of Senators that presented the Governor to a special joint session of the General Assembly, where he presented the 2004-05 state budget.

The bus carrying the soldiers of the 332nd Engineer Unit arrives home to a heroes welcome at the barracks.

Captain Pippy, surrounded by his family, son Sean (far left), wife Kathy (behind), daughter Katelyn (under his arm), nephew Devan (in arms), is greeted by well wishers.

Captain Pippy with son Sean (background), nephew Devan (in arms) and daughter Katelyn (foreground) enjoy the celebration welcoming the 332nd home

Captain Pippy answers questions from the press with his daughter Katelyn close to his side.

Checking out some of the gifts headed to the Middle East to the 332 Engineers, led by Senator (Captain) John Pippy are Gwenn Moyer, legislative assistant, and Matt Campion, Senator Pippy's Chief of Staff.

Outreach Coordinator Susan Nichols (far right) presents Boyce Middle School Principal Karen Brown (far left) and representatives of the Student Council with a Pennsylvania State flag and an American flag, courtesy of Senator John Pippy. The students are (from left to right) David Loebman, Chris LaBelle, Phil Williams, Mallory Winner, and Erin McTiernan.

Captain Pippy and Specialist Joshua Keller, a graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School, stand in front of the Euphrates River inside Iraq. Both soldiers are members of the United States Army Reserves.

Captain Pippy holds a flag sent to him from Junior Girl Scout Troop 3680 & Brownie Troop 596 from South Fayette Township. The troops completed a project called "A Flag In Your Pocket," in which they sent flags and care packages to soldiers serving in "Operation Iraqi Freedom."