Commemorative

Object number2023.156.2

Date1981

MediumPlastic; Matboard; Paper; Ink; Metal

Credit LineGift of Paulette Balogh

DescriptionFramed and matted pen adhered to a paper certificate. Certificate has the Seal of Pennsylvania in gold embossed at the top, with blue and black text beneath. Faded orange-colored signature in the bottom right corner. Black and silver pen with white engraved signature and seal of Pennsylvania on it. Pen is adhered to the certificate using double stick tape. Mat is a marbled beige and white. Frame is black metal, and there is a cardboard backer on the back of the certificate. DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 10.5 x 13.5 x 1.5 in. (26.7 x 34.3 x 3.8 cm)
InscriptionsFrom top-down, certificate reads:
"The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania / DICK THORNBURGH Governor / This is to certify that the pen hereunto attached was used by me in signing / Senate Bill 532 / An Act amending Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing / for confidential communications to counselors of sexual assault victims".

Under pen on the left side reads: "December 23, 1981 / Date". Under pen on the right side is a handwritten signature of Dick Thornburgh, and under this reads: "Governor".
Historical NotesCertificate and pen used to sign Thornburgh Bill 532.

Related person Dick Thornburgh

Related person Anne Pride

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