April 1, 2014
HARRISBURG, April 1, 2014 – Sen. Jim Brewster’s (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) legislation that would honor the memory of McKeesport Police Officer Frank Miller, Jr. was reported from the Senate Transportation Committee today with a unanimous vote.
Miller, 25, was killed in a gun battle while on duty in McKeesport on November 10, 1993. Brewster’s bill would designate the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge off-ramp (State Ramp 8086), leading to Route 148 in McKeesport as the “Officer Frank Miller, Jr. Memorial Ramp.”
“Officer Miller was a good man and a great police officer,” Brewster said. “I’m proud to have known him and proud to honor his name this way.”
Miller was a 1986 graduate of Franklin Regional High School. He graduated with a degree in criminology from the University of Indiana of Pennsylvania in 1991, and also completed the Allegheny Police Academy.
“Frank Miller is still admired and respected by McKeesport’s citizens, along with those who knew and worked with him,” Brewster said.
Brewster, who previously served as mayor of McKeesport, credited Miller’s parents with donating money for the first bulletproof vest purchased under the Allegheny County Law Enforcement’s “Adopt-A-Cop” program, in 1994.
The legislation, Senate Bill 1225, now moves to the Senate floor for consideration.
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April 1, 2014
McKeesport – April 1, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster said today that he was “honored” to be recognized by Auberle for his work benefitting children and families in the Mon Valley.
Officials at Auberle recognized Brewster as a Community Partner at their March 31 banquet.
“I am honored to be recognized as a Community Partner by Auberle,” Brewster said. “The work that is done at that facility aids at-risk children and families and the home is an important asset for our entire region.”
The McKeesport lawmaker was recognized for partnering with facility officials to improve the quality of service and for aiding with efforts to ensure the safety of clients, staff and community members.
“As someone who has worked with the leaders and staff at Auberle for years, I am grateful for being recognized for my work and trying to improve the quality of service.” Brewster said. “Our work is not finished by any means and we still must make critical investments of time and resources to help Auberle succeed.”
Auberle was opened in 1952. It provides assistance to at-risk children and families with residential care, emergency care, drug and alcohol, in-home services, education and mental health assistance among other programs. There are also community and preventative services offered.
Brewster has worked with leaders from the facility for years as mayor, member of council in McKeesport and as state senator. He serves as Democratic chair of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee.
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