Letter to the editor: Rep. Bob Brooks' generosity
In response to David Camblin’s letter “Why didn’t Bob Brooks pay for parade permit?” (Nov. 16, TribLIVE): State Rep. Bob Brooks donates his entire House salary to charity in the 54th District and local area!
Recipients of his donations include:
• Firefighters ($16,000-plus per year)
• Multiple Rotary events
• Libraries
• Westmoreland Heritage Trail
• High school sports programs
• Export American Legion (lights for its flagpole)
• West Deer Senior Center (restroom remodeling, $8,000)
• Multiple veterans group events
• Veterans monument refurbishment in Lower Burrell
• West Deer fall festival
• Boy Scouts of America
• March For Parks
• Export Veterans Memorial Fund
• West Deer Police (speed sign)
• Youth ministries
• Right to life groups
Eric Felack
New Kensington
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