My journey actually started not in this commonwealth, but in another one; I’m a native of Pennsylvania. Throughout my childhood and adolescent years, I learned the value of hard work, the importance of getting an education, and the virtue of treating people honestly. It’s all part of who I am and what I believe in. At 16, those values led me to earn the rank of Eagle Scout – the highest achievement in Boy Scouts of America. It’s an achievement I’m proud of to this day and one I’ve been proud to share with other Scouts when I attended their Court of Honor as a State Representative.