May 2 was the state Zoological Council's Zoo Day in Pennsylvania. Rep. Sonney met at the state Capitol with representatives of the Erie Zoo, including Kelly Miller, who is shown holding Sierra, a corn snake. This year is the 50th anniversary of the Erie Zoological Society.

On Monday, May 7, Rep. Sonney spoke at the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education (A.B.A.T.E.) rally in the state Capitol Rotunda. A.B.A.T.E. is an organization dedicated to the protection of the individual rights of motorcyclists through political change, public education and charitable works.