Governor Wolf Thanks School Officials and Volunteers Who Assisted Amtrak 188 Victims and Family Members

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This morning, Governor Tom Wolf, joined by Superintendent William Hite, visited Webster Elementary in Philadelphia to thank school officials and volunteers for their heroic efforts assisting Amtrak 188 victims and family members on Tuesday evening.

"The communal efforts that took place at Webster Elementary on Tuesday night show the best of Pennsylvania even in the worst of times. The country was watching, and this community stepped up. Pennsylvania and the nation thank you," Governor Wolf told the volunteers.

Read more about the heroic efforts of school officials and volunteers at Webster Elementary on Tuesday night:

WHYY: School becomes safe harbor after Philly train derailment
http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/education/81880-school-becomes-safe-harbor-after-philly-train-derailment

MEDIA CONTACT: Jeff Sheridan – [email protected]

SOURCE Pennsylvania Office of the Governor

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