Senator Doug Mastriano posted a series of tweets on July 31, 2025, highlighting historical events and addressing a local policy issue relevant to his constituents in Pennsylvania’s District 33.
In his first tweet at 13:00 UTC, Mastriano reflected on an event from the American Revolution, stating, “July 31, 1776 – During the American Revolution, Francis Salvador became the first person of the Jewish faith to die in the conflict. He had also been the first Jew elected to office in Colonial America, voted a member of the South Carolina Provincial Congress in January 1775.” This post references Francis Salvador’s role as both a political pioneer and a casualty during the war for independence.
Later that day at 14:00 UTC, Mastriano marked another historical milestone: “July 31st – July 31, 1790 – The U.S. Patent Office first opened its doors. The first U.S. patent was issued to Samuel Hopkins of Vermont for a new method of making pearlash and potash. The patent was signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.” His post underscores significant developments in early American innovation and governance.
In a tweet published at 19:34 UTC, Mastriano addressed an issue affecting his district: “As your State Senator for Adams and Franklin Counties, I want to encourage every resident of District 33 to take part in the upcoming public input hearings on the proposed York Water Company rate increases.
These rate hikes could affect families, farmers, and businesses across”. In this message, he urges constituents to participate in hearings regarding potential water rate increases by York Water Company—a utility serving several communities in south-central Pennsylvania. Public participation is sought as such changes could impact various groups including households, agricultural operations, and local enterprises.
Francis Salvador is recognized historically as both an early Jewish legislator in America and as someone who died during revolutionary fighting. The opening of the U.S. Patent Office represents one of the formative steps toward fostering American inventiveness through formal intellectual property protection.
Senator Doug Mastriano represents Adams and Franklin Counties as part of Pennsylvania’s District 33.
