Statement from Senator Piccola ____________________________________Piccola Releases Statement Announcing His Decision Not to Run for Reelection in 2012rnrnrnHARRISBURG ? Senator Jeffrey E. Piccola (R-15) released the following statement today announcing his intention to not run for reelection in 2012.rnrn?I hereby announce that I will not be a candidate for reelection to the 15th Senatorial District in 2012. I have thoroughly enjoyed my service in the state legislature, and I count as one of my many blessings the privilege of representing the citizens of Dauphin and York Counties in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. I thank them from the bottom of my heart for their support.?rnrn?During the year remaining of my term, I will work as Chairman of the Senate Education Committee to advance measures to reform and improve the Commonwealth?s educational system and continue to strive to best represent the people of the 15th Senatorial District.?rnrnrnTags: Harrisburg SB 1151 Takeover Piccola Chapter 9 Empowerment District Senate District 15 Photo/Natalie Caker