Press Release
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh has received an appointment to the Pennsylvania Commission for Women from Gov. Tom Corbett.
“I am honored to have been selected to serve with such an exceptional group of women from all over the Commonwealth,” Welsh said in a press release. “There are so many issue of importance, and I am pleased to participate in any effort to support women and girls in Pennsylvania.”
Corbett said the selections for the 28-member commission were accomplished and dedicated community leaders representing the interests of women and girls.
“Pennsylvania is at a crucial time in women’s business and civic leadership. It is vital to create initiatives that support women taking the lead as entrepreneurs, civic leaders and as mentors,” said Corbett. “The women selected to serve on the Pennsylvania Commission for Women are diverse and dynamic, their impact in our state has been significant. I look forward to the great successes the Pennsylvania Commission for Women will achieve.”
The Pennsylvania Commission for Women is committed to developing and supporting economic and civic opportunities for women.
“Women will be major players in Pennsylvania’s economic recovery and the commission will develop and enhance strategies to support women’s key leadership roles,” said Maria Montero, PCW executive director. “The women selected to serve represent a diverse cross section of Pennsylvania, from CEOs to sole proprietors, leaders in county government to presidents of borough council, international speakers and writers to local mentors for young women. The women selected are from every corner of the state, a diverse age group and reflect the many ethnicities of the state.”
