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Senate Legislative Record

One Hundred and Twenty-First Legislature

State of Maine

Volume III

Second Special Session (Continued) March 22, 2004 to April 30, 2004

Second Confirmation Session August 25,2004

Interim Appendix

Senate Legislative Sentiments

Index

Pages 1416 - 1812 Legislative Sentiments

Legislative Record

Maine Senate

One Hundred And Twenty-First Legislature

State of Maine SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix

Tamara Massengale, Executive Director of the Aroostook Point in Portland, looks out to sea on Casco Bay, and stands Regional Transportation System, Inc., in Presque Isle, on her adjacent to a monument honoring 105 United States Navy men retirement after 26 years of dedicated service. Ms. Massengale who died aboard the Portland-based USS Reuben, the first United effectively guided the expansion of a social service transportation States warship lost during the war. Colonel (Ret.) William V. program into a public transportation system serving rural northern Kennedy was involved in the planning and fund raising for the Maine. She has worked to maintain this system providing a World War II memorial and was instrumental to its completion. balance between changing needs of social service agencies and We acknowledge the work he has done to honor the heroes of the their clients, while also providing door-to-door service for the war and we extend our congratulations to him; (SLS 7) general public in need of transportation. We extend our Dianne Lombard, of Millinocket, on the occasion of her appreciation to Ms. Massengale for her commitment to the retirement as Town Clerk for the Town of Millinocket. Mrs. citizens of the State and wish her well in her retirement; (SLS 1) Lombard has served under 4 town managers and within that time Nathaniel Kellogg, of Orono, a member of Boy Scout Troop was given a wide range of responsibilities. We send her our No. 478, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle appreciation for her 16 years of dedicated public service and Scout. We extend our congratulations to Nathaniel on this extend to her our congratulations and best wishes for a long and accomplishment; (SLS 2) happy retirement; (SLS 8) Professor Emerita Katherine Musgrave, of Orono, who has Harry Wolfington, of Hallowell, a local philanthropist, whose been selected as the 2002 Outstanding Continuing Education generous spirit and willingness to help individuals in need is Faculty Member by the New England Region of the University greatly appreciated by citizens throughout the State. Mr. Continuing Education Association. Professor Musgrave retired Wolfington's kind deeds have included providing fuel oil to from the University of Maine Food Science and Nutrition faculty in families, supporting local food banks, helping individuals with 1985 and has continued to teach through the University of Maine medical needs and countless other acts of kindness. We send Continuing Education and Summer Session Division. She Mr. Wolfington our heartfelt thanks for his compassion and currently teaches more than 250 students in an on-line, video­ concern for others; (SLS 9) streamed course. The course is also offered during the summer Raymond Thibodeau, Sr., of Howland, beloved husband of session through interactive television to more than 100 sites Therese Thibodeau, a longtime logging contractor and an active statewide. She also continues to work as a dietetic counselor at member of his community who was especially well-known for his local hospitals and doctors' offices, as a nutrition advisor and fundraising efforts for Toys for Tots. Mr. Thibodeau served his guest columnist to the Bangor Daily News and as a host of weekly country as a member of a special forces unit of the Marines radio talk shows. We send our congratulations and best wishes during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW and the to Professor Musgrave upon receiving this award; (SLS 3) American Legion and was a commander of the Marine Corps Vincent A. Hartgen, of Orono, professor emeritus of art at the League. He was an active member of the Catholic Church, a University of Maine, and United States Army veteran of World member of the Knights of Columbus and a leader in the Cursillo War II. Mr. Hartgen began his career at the University of Maine in Movement. Mr. Thibodeau was a member of the SAD 31 School 1946 as head of the newly formed art department, which he Board and was very supportive of youth in his church and developed into a strong and vibrant program that during his community. He loved to play his guitar and harmonica for his tenure trained 10,000 students. He dedicated 37 years of service grandchildren and enjoyed playing cards. Mr. Thibodeau will be to the University and to the students, who always came first. greatly missed by his loving family and many friends; (SLS 10) Professor Hartgen continued his own artistry and at the time of his (memoriam) death, his last art show in Portland had ended. He held more Wendy Gilbert, of Kittery, school nurse for Traip Academy, than 75 one-man shows in Washington, D. C., Boston and New who was selected by the AIDS Response-Seacoast as one of 3 York City. He was a member of numerous professional recipients of the 2002 World AIDS Day Award for her organizations and he will be greatly missed by his loving family, longstanding leadership and her commitment to providing his colleagues and his many friends; (SLS 4) (memoriam) comprehensive HIV/AIDS education for youth. We acknowledge Liam Kozma, of Gardiner, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. the valuable service she provides her community, and we extend 672, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle our congratulations to her; (SLS 11) Scout. We extend our congratulations to Liam on this Harrison E. Lemont, of Kittery, on the occasion of his 80th accomplishment; (SLS 5) Birthday. Mr. Lemont is a veteran of World War II and currently Fred Fernald, of Freeport, who is being honored at the serves as President of the Kittery Historical Society. He is a Freeport Community Library Holiday Tea for his many former member of the Kittery Chamber of Commerce, the Kittery contributions to the community over the years. Planting bulbs and Board of Appeals, the Rice Public Library Board of Directors and doing yard work at the old library, playing keyboard at the the Kittery Rotary, where he was a Paul Harris Fellow. He has Freeport Nursing Home, gardening and raking leaves for friends been a Mason for 50 years, and he is an Eagle Scout. We and neighbors, growing potatoes for the food bank, petsitting and acknowledge his commitment to his community and to his family housesitting are just a sampling of the many wonderful ways that as a loving husband, father and grandfather, and we extend our Fred has helped make Freeport a better place to live. We join the congratulations to him on his birthday; (SLS 12) citizens of Freeport in extending our appreciation to Fred for his Dorothy Bartlett, of Greenville, on the occasion of her 100th commitment to the community; (SLS 6) birthday, January 3, 2003. Ms. Bartlett has lived in Greenville all Colonel (Ret.) William V. Kennedy, of Wiscasset, for his her life, except when she worked for the United States Navy in efforts in realizing a 10-year dream in getting a memorial built to Bath during World War II. She has one son, 2 grandchildren and honor the 469 Maine men who died at sea in service to our 2 great-grandchildren. We extend our congratulations and best country during World War II. This memorial, located at Martin's wishes to her on this very special occasion; (SLS 13)

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Maria Brountas, of Bangor, a first-grade teacher at the Vine the students from Yarmouth High School and North St. School, for her 36 years of dedication to the youth of Bangor Yarmouth Academy, who are collaborating with one another to and for her cover story in Teaching K-8 Magazine. Ms. Brountas help the North Yarmouth Academy Make-A-Wish Committee to encourages her students to think like Plato and to use their raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine. We cortexes. She also developed the Before and After School Clubs commend the students for their community spirit and civic 20 years ago. We acknowledge her service to the students of mindedness and wish them success in their efforts; (SLS 21) Bangor and, as Teaching K-8 Magazine noted of her charges, First Choice Printing, of Lisbon, which has received the "Maria Brountas ... will have a place in their hearts and cortexes Lisbon Business Award sponsored by the Androscoggin County forever"; (SLS 14) Chamber of Commerce. In 1989, Steve Samson started the Hampton and Thelma Connell, of Newfield, on the occasion business in his father's garage with one full-time and one part­ of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, November 22, 2002. They time employee. He has expanded and moved 2 times to have 2 children, Rex and Cindy, and 2 grandchildren, Caitlin and accommodate the growing business. The business is currently Michael. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to them located in the Lisbon Industrial Park and has 9 full-time on this very special occasion; (SLS 15) employees and annual revenues approaching $1.5 million. We Charles Elwood Kircher, of Biddeford, a member of Boy send our congratulations and best wishes to First Choice Printing Scout Troop #308, who has attained the high rank and distinction on this occasion; (SLS 22) . of Eagle Scout, and in extending our congratulations and best Kellie Murdock, of Murdock's Country Creations in Turner, wishes to him on this achievement; (SLS 16) which has received the Turner Business Award sponsored by the the Greater Bangor Area Chapter of the National Association Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Murdock for the Advancement of Colored People, on the occasion of its 7th began the business with just an idea a few years ago. It has annual "Keeping the Dream Alive" breakfast at the University of developed into a successful business employing more than 20 Maine, which commemorates the life and accomplishments of Dr. employees. The business makes decorative ornaments that are Martin Luther King, Jr. We extend our appreciation to the Greater sold throughout the country. Ms. Murdock has also opened a Bangor Area Chapter of the NAACP for its honoring Dr. King and unique gift shop on Route 4 in Turner. We send our join in commemorating this great American; (SlS 17) congratulations to Kellie Murdock and the employees of Sierrah Kimball, of Lincoln, who has received the Girl Scout Murdock's Country Creations on this occasion; (SLS 23) Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting Faye Brown, of Lisbon, who has received the Community and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, Service Leadership Award sponsored by the Androscoggin personal growth and community service. We extend our County Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Brown is the driving force congratulations to Sierrah on this accomplishment; (SLS 18) behind the Green Thumb Gang in Lisbon, which has planted Kaitlyn Farrington, of Lincoln, who has received the Girl trees, flowers and shrubbery throughout the town. She was also Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl the initiator of the Moxie Canoe Race and instrumental in the Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, construction of the new gazebo in front of Lisbon High School. leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend We send our congratulations and best wishes to Ms. Brown on our congratulations to Kaitlyn on this accomplishment; (SLS 19) her receiving this honor; (SLS 24) J. Duke Albanese, of Oakland, Commissioner of Education Paul Lagerstrom, of Presque Isle, who has been named the for the State of Maine, sworn into office by Governor Angus S. 2002 Young Farmer of the Year by the Maine Potato Board. He is King, Jr. on August 5, 1996. Commissioner Albanese's a 4th-generation potato farmer, having learned the business from professional career in education spans 31 years, including his his father, the late John Lagerstrom. Mr. Lagerstrom and his long-standing service as Superintendent of Schools for the wife, Sarah, grow 700 acres of processing potatoes for McCain Messalonskee School District, in the heart of Maine's Belgrade Foods and 700 acres of grain. We send our congratulations and lakes Region. As an educator he has served in a variety of other best wishes to Mr. Lagerstrom upon receiving this honor; (SLS roles, including Social Studies Teacher, Guidance Counselor, 25) Adult Education Counselor, Department Chair, Assistant and the Searsport District High School Girls Soccer Team, which Head Football Coach, Student Council Advisor and Assistant has won its first Class C Girls State Soccer Championship. The Superintendent of Schools. He also taught and coached at team finished its season with a 13-2-1 record. We send our Skowhegan Area High School in Skowhegan, Maine. congratulations and best wishes to the members of the team on Commissioner Albanese is Chair of Maine's Children's Cabinet, this accomplishment; (SLS 26) and he holds appointments on and has been an active member of Warren James Haas, of Damariscotta, on the occasion of his many boards and commissions at the local, state and national retirement as a Board Member of the Skidompha Library levels. Commissioner Albanese has received numerous honors Association after many years of active service. As a board in his profession, including the Maine School Superintendents' member, he contributed to the design and construction of the new Distinguished Service Award, the Bowdoin College Distinguished Skidompha Library, which opened in the year 2001. In 2001 and Educator Award and the Maine School Superintendent of the 2002, he served as President of the Skidompha Library Year Award in 1992. He has had a passionate commitment to Association, increasing library membership and providing vision equal opportunity for Maine students and he has tackled many for many library activities. We acknowledge his many years of important issues in education. We acknowledge his dedicated dedication to the library and to the board and we extend our service to his community, his profession, the children and the congratulations and best wishes to him; (SLS 27) State of Maine, and we extend our congratulations and best Judith Maclean Lucarelli, of Gorham, for her distinguished wishes to him as a tribute to his many accomplishments; (SLS 20) service as Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Education since 1999. Ms. Lucarelli was instrumental in the implementation

SA-2 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix of Learning Results and was a pivotal player in nearly every other Cemetery Association, Waterboro Historical Society, Waterboro major policy area of critical concern to the State's schools. We Elementary School Library, the Massabesic High School cafeteria send our sincerest appreciation to Ms. Lucarelli for her and was also a ballot clerk in Waterboro for many years. Mrs. commitment to ensuring a quality education for the State's Lord loved the outdoors and particularly enjoyed gardening and students; (SLS 28) nature watching. A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and Becky Laliberte of The Meadows, of Greene, who is the great grandmother, she will be sadly missed by her family and recipient of the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce's friends; (SLS 39) (memoriam) Greene Business Award. Becky is a driving force in the Allan Dow, of Fort Kent, recipient of the Greater Fort Kent community as Chair of the Greene Economic and Community Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award. A Development Group. She is also a member of the Board of lifelong resident of Fort Kent, Mr. Dow has been a small business Selectmen and the Land Use Ordinance Committee, working to owner, trucker and cattle farmer and has also worked for nearly facilitate economic development in the town. We extend our 20 years as the rural mail carrier in New Sweden and Stockholm. congratulations and best wishes to her; (SLS 29) He has been a member of the Fort Kent Volunteer Fire Zebadiah Hugh Mosher, of China, who has attained the high Department for over 34 years, having served 20 years as Fire rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We send our congratulations Chief. Mr. Dow has been very active in promoting and and best wishes to him on this achievement; (SLS 30) volunteering in Fort Kent's 2 international outdoor recreational Shawnee Peak, formerly Pleasant Mountain, on the occasion events: the Can Am Crown Sled Dog Race and the Maine Winter of its 65th anniversary. Shawnee Peak, located in Bridgton, is the Sports Center Biathlon. Because of his generosity and vitality, longest-running ski area in the State. It had the first T -bar lift and Mr. Dow has deservedly earned this prestigious award of being chairlift in the State and it is New England's largest night-skiing named Fort Kent Citizen of the Year for 2003. We congratulate facility. We applaud the people who transformed a cow pasture him on his achievements and send our warmest best wishes to into a very popular summit for winter enthusiasts and extend our him; (SLS 40) congratulations to Shawnee Peak on this milestone; (SLS 31) Coastal Enterprises, Incorporated, of Wiscasset, on the Nicholas Stevens, of Oakland, who has attained the high occasion of its 25th Anniversary. CEI is a community rank and distinction of Eagle Scout, and in extending our development corporation and community development financial congratulations and best wishes to him on his accomplishment; institution whose mission is to help people and communities, (SLS 32) particularly those with low incomes, reach an adequate and Justin Flint Morgan, of China, who has attained the high rank equitable standard of living, working and learning in harmony with and distinction of Eagle Scout. We send our congratulations to the natural environment. With 9 community-based offices Justin on this accomplishment; (SLS 33) throughout Maine, CEI has built partnerships with private Gladys Cramer, of Union, on the occasion of her 100th foundations, businesses, banks, religious institutions, local, state, birthday. She has been a member of the Orient Chapter of the federal and tribal governments and individual investors. It has Eastern Star for over 70 years, was a founding member of the provided technical assistance to 15,000 aspiring and existing Union Senior Citizens and is an active member of the Peoples small business owners, and has mobilized $500 million in private United Methodist Church. We extend our best wishes to her on and public funds to finance 1,300 small businesses and her birthday; (SLS 34) affordable housing projects, which in turn have created or Dominique J. Tardif, of Lewiston, who served in the Maine sustained 15,000 jobs. We recognize the contribution CEI has State Legislature representing Bath from 1939-40 and made to the people, communities and economy of Maine and we representing Lewiston from 1953-54. A banker for many years, extend our congratulations and best wishes; (SLS 41 ) he was Treasurer for Androscoggin Savings Bank, was later Sergeant David Peppard, of Richmond, on his retirement named a Vice President of Canal Bank and did public relations for after 28 years of dedicated service with the Maine Warden People's Heritage Bank. He was active in many organizations, Service, Special Services in the Department of Inland Fisheries including the Rotary Club, where he served in several leadership and Wildlife. Sergeant Peppard directed the department's capacities. Mr. Tardif will be greatly missed by his family and Landowner Relations Program and developed successful friends; (SLS 35) (memoriam) programs to promote access to and responsible use of private Beatrice R. Meserve, of Dresden, wife of Vernon E. Meserve. lands. We commend Sergeant Peppard on his exemplary service A former employee of Eaton Shoe Company in Richmond, Mrs. to the State, and extend our best wishes to him in his future Meserve enjoyed her family, gardening, sewing and outdoor endeavors; (SLS 42) activities, including three-wheeling. She will be sadly missed by Alice Randall Kilgour, of Brunswick, on the occasion of her her family and friends; (SLS 36) (memoriam) 90th birthday, April 12. She and her husband, Alfred, are parents Rodney Roger Paradise III, of Jackman, a member of Boy of 2 sons and grandparents of 3 grandchildren. She is a member Scout Troop #497 of Jackman, who has attained the high rank of the First Parish Church; her hobbies include art, history, eating and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations lobster dinners and going on Puffin watches, Portland Duck Tours and best wishes; (SLS 37) and scenic plane rides over the coast. We congratulate Mrs. Christopher Sherman, of Litchfield, a member of Boy Scout Kilgour on this special occasion and extend our best wishes to Troop #698 of Litchfield, who has attained the high rank and her; (SLS 43) distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations and Keith Colburn, of Brunswick, a member of the Greater Bath best wishes; (SLS 38) Area Boy Scout Troop #621, who has attained the high rank and Barbara Roberts Lord, of North Waterboro, wife of the distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations and Honorable Willis A. Lord. She was active with the North best wishes; (SLS 44) Waterboro Ladies Fire Auxiliary, Elder Grey Meeting House and

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Ben Jones, of Brunswick, a member of the Greater Bath Area changes in the curriculum. In 1969, the Academy became part of Boy Scout Troop #621, who has attained the high rank and SAD #22. Currently more than 750 students from the Towns of distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations and Hampden, Newburgh and Winterport attend this historic public best wishes; (SLS 45) high school. We commend the Academy for the many Ada Lee Dunn, of Caribou, on the occasion of her 82nd educational opportunities it has provided for students for 200 birthday, February 11. A native of Virginia, she moved to Maine years; (SLS 53) in 1999. Ada comes from a family of 7 children, and she is the Hazel Clisby, of Hampden, legal secretary for over 20 years. mother of a daughter, 2 grandchildren and one great grandson. Successful operator of the Central Business Service in Bangor, We congratulate Ada on this special occasion and wish her she loved reading, her home, pets and flower gardening. Hazel continued good health; (SLS 46) will be sadly missed by all who knew her; (SLS 54) (memoriam) Coastal Enterprises, of Wiscasset, on the occasion of its 25th Helen Taylor, of Union, on the occasion of her 100th Anniversary. CEI is a community development corporation and birthday. She was recently presented the Boston Post Cane by community development financial institution whose mission is to the Town of Union after being named its oldest resident. We help people and communities, particularly those with low incomes, congratulate her and extend our best wishes on this special reach an adequate and equitable standard of living, working and occasion; (SLS 55) learning in harmony with the natural environment. With 9 Doris Meeker, of Brunswick, on the occasion of her 95th community-based offices throughout Maine, CEI has built birthday, February 22. Since moving to Maine, miniatures have partnerships with private foundations, businesses, banks, been her paSSion. The Saco Museum currently houses her great religious institutions, local, state, federal and tribal governments uncle's desk in which she created her finest miniature displays. and individual investors. It has provided technical assistance to We extend our congratulations and best wishes to her on this 15,000 aspiring and existing small business owners, and has special occasion; (SLS 56) mobilized $500 million in private and public funds to finance 1 ,300 Michele Snyder, of Bangor, whose intricate pencil sketch has small businesses and affordable housing projects, which in tum been selected by the Muscular Dystrophy Association for their art have created or sustained 15,000 jobs. We recognize the collection. Her sketch of "The Elf' will be exhibited at the contribution CEI has made to the people, communities and association's national headquarters in Tucson, Arizona and will be economy of Maine and we extend our congratulations and best included in their traveling exhibits. The national art collection wishes; (SLS 47) features artwork by persons with neuromuscular diseases. Laura Stein, of Rockport, recipient of The Prudential Spirit of Michele, affected by Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease resulting in Community Award. This nationwide program recognizes young muscle weakness in her hands and lower legs, has been drawing people for outstanding community service and Laura was one of since the age of 3. She has studied graphic and fashion design the State's top 2 youth volunteers named. She organized and and she and her husband have operated a graphics business. currently directs a weekly tennis clinic for cognitively impaired Currently completing an Associate's Degree in Fine Arts, she also adults living in her community. We extend our congratulations teaches art from her home studio. We congratulate Michele on and best wishes to her on this significant achievement; (SLS 48) her extraordinary achievements and extend our best wishes to Ephrem Paraschak, of Naples, a member of Boy Scout Troop her; (SLS 57) #156, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Blanche Shevrier, of Calais, on the occasion of her 105th Scout. We extend our congratulations and best wishes; (SLS 49) birthday. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to her the Worthy Lewis W. Jackson, of Livermore, who has been on this very special occasion; (SLS 58) named Mason of the Year for 2002. He was cited for his Jason Elvin, of Whitefield, a member of Boy Scout Troop dedicated service to Oriental Star Lodge #21, of Livermore Falls, #220, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle and for his faithful support of the program and activities of the Scout. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to him; 20th Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of Maine. We extend (SLS 59) our congratulations and best wishes to him; (SLS 50) Nathan Kinney, of Phillips, recipient of a Prudential Spirit of Dennis Rogeski, of Fort Fairfield, recipient of a Prudential Community Award. Selected by this national program as one of Spirit of Community Award. This nationwide program recognizes the State's top 2 youth volunteers for 2003, Nathan raised funds the State's top student volunteers for outstanding community and helped construct a new road sign welcoming people to the service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Town of Phillips. We recognize his outstanding community Dennis on receiving this prestigious award; (SLS 51) service and send our best wishes to him; (SLS 60) Rita Walls, of Bar Harbor, who is retiring after working in the John Rohman, of Bangor, recipient of a 2003 Maine Tourism restaurant business for over 50 years. Day after day, she has Award. This award recognizes those whose service and greeted diners and friends with a smile, a hearty laugh and a dedication have contributed to Maine's reputation as a vacation "hello darfin"'. Besides working at local restaurants, she has destination. John's most recent contribution toward this goal was raised her own family and she and her husband, Steven, have to chair the very successful National Folk Festival. We recognize taken in about 70 children as part of an unofficial foster program. and applaud John's efforts in promoting attractions that draw We extend our congratulations and best wishes; (SLS 52) thousands of visitors to the State each year. We extend our Hampden Academy on the occasion of its 200th Anniversary. congratulations and best wishes to him; (SLS 61) Incorporated on March 7, 1803 under the laws of the State of John E. Hadwen IV, of North Berwick, a member of Boy Massachusetts, the school offered courses in practical knowledge Scout Troop #313, who has attained the high rank and distinction for business, college preparation and the education of teachers of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations and best wishes; for Maine's early elementary schools. The Academy's motto, (SLS 62) "ahead not backwards", has allowed for much growth and many

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Mark E. Quaker, of Berwick, a member of Boy Scout Troop president and CEO of Bangor Savings Bank, has combined #313, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle traditional community banking with sophisticated commercial Scout. We extend our congratulations and best wishes; (SLS 63) banking services which has transformed the financial institution the Town of Harmony, on the 200th Anniversary of its into a significant regional player. With 39 branches, 593 incorporation, June 15. Since its first settler, Trustum Hurd, employees and over $1.3 billion in assets, Bangor Savings is the boldly embarked upon a new phase of life in the region, Harmony 2nd largest Maine-based bank. We extend our congratulations has made its mark as a small, quaint town that has offered many and best wishes to Jim on his accomplishments; (SLS 74) large and significant contributions to the State. We extend our Daniel Grant, of Lewiston, who has attained the high rank congratulations and best wishes to the good citizens of this and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations community as they celebrate this special occasion; (SLS 64) and best wishes to him; (SLS 75) Melissa Nute, of Bangor, on being selected for the All-Maine Irving Grant, of Lewiston, father of 4 sons and grandfather of Academic Team while attending Eastern Maine Technical 4 grandsons who have all earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Since College. She was recognized for her academic achievement, only 4 percent of all Boy Scouts attain the Eagle level, we leadership and service. We extend our congratulations and best congratulate this family patriarch for his positive influence and we wishes to her; (SLS 65) extend our best wishes to him; (SLS 76) Tina Gagnon, of Bangor, on being selected for the All-Maine Wilda Wathen, of Easton, on the occasion of her 95th Academic Team while attending Eastern Maine Technical birthday, March 13. We extend our congratulations and best College. She was recognized for her academic achievement, wishes to her on this special event; (SLS 77) leadership and service. We extend our congratulations and best the Irish Heritage Center, of Portland, for its new home at the wishes to her; (SLS 66) former St. Dominic's Church and for its hosting the St. Patrick's Normand R. Lapointe, Sr., longtime resident and prominent Day Celebration and Parade on March 16, 2003. The center is businessman of Augusta, on the special occasion of his 75th dedicated to preserving Irish history and heritage and Birthday, March 12, 2003. He is the second generation owner of . encouraging the growth and sustenance of Irish culture in the Lapointe Lumber, and with the hard work and dedication that State. We extend our best wishes to the people of Portland and exemplifies Maine's famous work ethic, he built it into the the Irish Heritage Center for their restoration of St. Dominic's and successful establishment that has served the community for their St. Patrick's Day celebration; (SLS 78) years. Normand and his wife Theresa (Gregoire) Lapointe are Patrick Kilbourne, of Eliot, a member of Boy Scout Troop proud parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. We send #340, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle our congratulations and best wishes to Normand Lapointe, Sr. on Scout. Patrick designed and built 2 thirty foot long benches for this milestone birthday; (SLS 67) the dugouts at the baseball facilities at Marshwood High School. Bangor Christian High School, of Bangor, winners of the We extend our congratulations and best wishes to him; (SLS 79) Eastern Maine Class D Basketball Tournament. We extend our Alberta Buswell, of Swans Island, who has been presented congratulations and best wishes to the Patriots on their victory; with the Boston Post Gold Cane. She is the community's oldest (SLS 68) resident at age 92. We extend our congratulations and best Charlotte Kirk Buff, of Bar Harbor, on the occasion of her wishes to her; (SLS 80) 100th birthday, April 30. We extend our congratulations and best George Denton, Ph.D., of Orono, the first scientist from the wishes to her on this momentous occasion; (SLS 69) University of Maine elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Patrick O'Brien, of Wells, a member of Boy Scout Troop Dr. Denton has been widely acclaimed for his research in glacial #356, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle geology and the Denton Glacier and the Denton Hills in Antarctica Scout. For his Leadership Service Project, Patrick developed a were named in his honor. In 1990, he received the prestigious storage plan for, organized and restored the Wells Ogunquit Vega Medal (Gold) from the King of Sweden and in 1996 he was Health Association's equipment storage building. We extend our elected to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Dr. Denton's congratulations and best wishes to him; (SLS 70) research has inspired generations of students, many of whom Ann Pierson, of Woolwich, recipient of the Maine Alliance for have followed in his footsteps doing research in Earth Science. Art Education's Bill Bonyun Artist/Educator Award for 2003. In We acknowledge this most prestigious scientific recognition and Bowdoin's Upward Bound Bridget Program, she has developed extend our congratulations and best wishes to him; (SLS 81 ) an innovative and effective curriculum, teaching students Randall C. Keep, of Easton, Vice-President and Secretary of important lessons about art, art history and their own abilities. We MMG Insurance Company in Presque Isle. A company employee applaud Ann's significant contribution to art in education and we since 1974, "Randy" served in many capacities including being extend our congratulations and best wishes to her; (SLS 71) the Adjusting and Marketing Director of Federal Programs, David J. Breunig, of Westbrook, on winning the State of Human Resource Director and Claims Manager. His civic Maine Poster Contest. David, whose poster was about Maine contributions were significant and included the Maine Insurance symbols, is a second grade student at Prides Corner School. We Guaranty Association, the Presque Isle Rotary Club, the Maine extend our congratulations and best wishes to him; (SLS 72) Association of Insurance Companies and the Presque Isle Area Sister Vaun Phillips, of Orono, on the occasion of her 100th Chamber of Commerce, all of which he served in leadership birthday, March 2. She served as pianist for several years at capacities. He was a gubernatorial appointee for a study group to Riverside Grange in North Brewer and also for many area assess the needs of the Office of the State Fire Marshal and was Granges. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to her also appOinted for membership in the Maine Climate Change on this special occasion; (SLS 73) Task Force and the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission. Jim Dowe, of Bangor, who has been selected as the 2003 Randy received a Commendation Award from the Maine State Business Leader of the Year by Mainebiz Magazine. Jim, who is Police, received an honorary membership in the Presque Isle Fire

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Department and the Paul Harris Fellowship Award, a Rotarian Rouse and Amy Rouse. We extend our congratulations and best national recognition. This respected member of the community wishes to them on their 4th consecutive state title; (SLS 86) was well-known as a caring and dedicated citizen who will be the Skowhegan Area High School Field Hockey Team, of sadly missed by his family, friends and community; (SLS 82) SkOWhegan, the 2002 winners of the KVAC Championship, the (memoriam) Eastern Maine Championship and their 2nd consecutive State Connie Cote, of Auburn, for her significant role in promoting Championship. We congratulate the following team members on the Franco-American culture in her community. The founder of their victories and extend our best wishes to them: Ramie Merrill, the first Franco-American Festival in New England, she served as Margaux Shute, Amy McDaniel, Megan Bedard, Jes Dorman, its coordinator for 10 years in Lewiston and helped the Cities of Michelle Farley, Amanda Burrill, Megan Sevey, Hayley King, Augusta and Biddeford implement their first festivals. She Jessie Corson, Jackie LaGasse, Katy LePage, Leah Provost, produced and directed several French operettas and musicals. Whitney Fortier, Elizabeth Perkins, Kayla Madore, Michelle For 36 years, she has been hosting WLAM's French radio Tibbetts, Chelsea Hoskins, Cameron Carpenter, Alyssa Audie, program, "La Revue Franyaise" and continues to air the top-rating Mallory Shute, Coaches Paula Doughty, Heather Merrill, Norma show for the WMTW Portland Group. Connie is a board member Hurlbutt and Scorekeeper Randelle Dyke; (SLS 87) of St. Mary's Franco-American Heritage Center and is a member the Chantigny family, of Biddeford, recipients of the 2002 of "La Survivance Franyaise". Other civic contributions include Volunteer of the Year Award. Lucien, Denise, Ti'na and Jason being the church organist at St. Peter and St. Paul's and St. Chantigny are being cited for their hard work and dedication to the Patrick's, treasurer of the Androscoggin Valley Council of Biddeford School Department. We extend our congratulations Governments and an Androscoggin County Commissioner. She and best wishes to them; (SLS 88) represented Auburn for 12 years in the Maine House of Claudette Lessard, of Biddeford, recipient of the 2002 Representatives, serving as Chair of the Judiciary in her last term. Volunteer of the Year Award for the City of Biddeford. We extend We applaud Connie's leadership in the promotion of all aspects of our congratulations and best wishes; (SLS 89) the Franco-American heritage and we extend our congratulations The Franco-American Heritage Center at St. Mary's - Le and best wishes to her; (SLS 83) Centre d'Heritage Franco-American a Ste. Marie, in Lewiston, an E. Penn Estabrook, of Gardiner, on his retirement from the important architectural and cultural symbol for the Franco­ Department of Marine Resources. He served as a Bureau American community. A majority of the population in Director from 1980 to 1984 before becoming the Deputy Lewiston/Auburn are of French-Canadian descent, and they and Commissioner and legislative liaison, positions he held from 1984 their ancestors have helped build the State's 2nd largest to 2003. He has played a key role in the development and metropolis and endowed it with a rich history. The Center, implementation of major policy initiatives in the department over established in the year 2000 at St. Mary's Church, serves as a the past 23 years. In addition, Mr. Estabrook's community service community center to celebrate their history, and preserve and includes the Gardiner Planning Board, the Gardiner Community promote the Franco-American heritage. Museum space will be Development Corporation, Christ Church in Gardiner and the created to provide a place for the permanent display of artifacts Maine Fishermen's Forum. We recognize his leadership abilities and to preserve materials that document Franco-American and his service to the people of Maine and we extend our culture. A state-of-the-art performance hall is envisioned for the congratulations and best wishes to him on his retirement; (SLS main floor with a focus on performances that highlight the Franco­ 84) American culture. We applaud all those involved in creating a Charles W. Allen, of Portland, distinguished attorney, former place in which to preserve and celebrate this important part of mayor of Portland, former member and chair of the Portland City Maine's history; Council and active citizen who generously contributed his time and talents for the benefit of others. He was a graduate of Le Centre d'Heritage Franco-Americain a Ste. Marie a Lewiston, Bowdoin College and the University of Michigan Law School and un symbole de culture et d'architecture important pour la was a United States Navy veteran. His legal career at Pierce communaute Franco-Americaine. La majorite de la population de Atwood spanned a period from 1945 to the early 1990's. He Lewiston/Auburn sont de descendance Canadien-franc;aise. served as a trustee of the Portland Public Library, Portland Leurs ancetres et eux ont bati la deuxieme plus grande ville de Savings Bank, Bowdoin College and Hebron Academy. Mr. Allen I'estat et lui ont laisse une riche histoire. Le Centre, establi en was a peace advocate and became an active member of the I'an 2000 a l'Eglise Ste-Marie, sert de centre communautaire pour Maine Civil Liberties Union. Married for 64 years to the late celebrer I'histoire des franco-america ins et preserver et Genevieve Allen, he was the father of Ruth Allen, William Allen promouvoir leur heritage. Le musee va fournir de I'espace pour Ie and United States Representative Tom Allen. This respected and montage permanent d'artifacts et la preservation de materiaux qui dedicated citizen will be sadly missed by his loving family, friends documente la culture franco-americaine. On envisionne une salle and colleagues; (SLS 85) (memoriam) des plus mod erne au premier etage pour des presentations qui the following members of the Skowhegan Area High School celebre la culture franco-americaine. Nous applaudissons tous Speech Team, winners of the State Championship in Competitive ceux qui on participe a la creation de ceUe endroit pour preserver Speech: Wally Powell, Stephen Powell, Sarah Anderson, Jesse et lou anger cette partie importante de I'histoire du Maine; (SLS Bosdell, Erin McFadden, Ricky Small, Adam Cichocki, Lizzy 90) Reinholt, Sarah Campbell, Kaitlyn Sprague, Lisa Redmond, Ben the Bangor High School Boys Basketball Team, winners of Axelman, Terri Thibault, Katie Hartford, Josh Ames, Emmy the Class A State Championship. We extend our congratulations Spencer, Caitlin Merrill, Shantelle Forgue, Alex Dyke, Renee and best wishes to the Rams on their victory; (SLS 91) Pooler, Annie Sumberg, Margaret Jackson, Gus Hoy, Ben Shaun M. Illingworth, of Millinocket. He was a 1996 honors Hodgdon and coaches Robin Lisherness, Joanna Hopkins, Gene graduate of Stearns High School and a graduate of the University

SA-6 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. At the time Hutchison has been at the forefront of efforts to increase of his tragic death, he was living in New York and working at educational and research collaborations between the University of CNBC Network in New Jersey as a finance coordinator. Known Maine and other scientific institutions. His research has shed new affectionately by his family as "Shaunie Boy", he loved his family, light on root formation and the effects of environmental stress on fishing and kayaking. This witty and charming young man will be trees and he has recently added biomedical research on zebrafish sadly missed by his family and friends; (SLS 92) (memoriam) as a model for human development and genetic diseases. We William C. Bryant, Sr., of Canton, for his many years of public send our congratulations and best wishes to Professor Hutchison service to his community. His leadership skills were apparent as upon his receiving this prestigious honor; (SLS 99) he served as Town Selectman, Fire Chief and representative for John W. Adams, of Skowhegan, a veteran firefighter for 35 the Oxford County Recycling Committee. In addition, he has years for the Skowhegan Fire Department. He started with the been involved with the Sewer District, the Canton Revitalization department as a call firefighter and was promoted to captain in and the procurement of grants for the Highway Garage. We 1979. In addition, John held a full-time position as manager of applaud Mr. Bryant's generous spirit of volunteerism and we Somerset Oil Company for 27 1/2 years. He was also active in acknowledge his many civic contributions; (SLS 93) his community serving on the Skowhegan Cemetery Committee Johnna Ephrussi, of Harmony, who has received the Girl and the Budget and Finance Committee. John enjoyed golfing, Scout Gold Award. This is the highest award in Senior Girl fishing and traveling. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 40 Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, years, Charlene, as well as family, friends and his community; leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend (SLS 100) (memoriam) our congratulations to Johnna on this accomplishment; (SLS 94) Robert G. Dillenback, of Cumberland, our respected Molly Bouchard, of Caribou, who will compete March 19 for colleague who served as a member of the House of the grand prize on the CBS television program "Star Search". Representatives from 1981 to 1986 and as a member of the This competition follows the 12-year-old dynamo's successful Maine Senate from 1987 to 1990. He was a man well-known as a performance a week ago in the semifinals. Molly, who sings in caring and dedicated citizen who provided sound leadership to the Junior Singer Category, sang "A Piece of Sky" from the the State of Maine and a variety of private sector enterprises; Barbra Streisand film "Yentl". We recognize her exceptional (SLS 101) (memoriam) talent and extend our congratulations and best wishes to her; the Edward Little High School Varsity Ice Hockey Team, of (SLS 95) Auburn, for winning the 2003 Class A State Championship. We Brian Walsh, of Cumberland, who has been named Child congratulate the following team members: Seniors Randy Morin, Welfare Professional of the Year. During his 25 years working at Captain; Luke Robinson, Assistant Captain; Corey Nadeau, the Department of Human Services, Mr. Walsh has provided a Assistant Captain; Ethan Caswell; Tony Grenier; Travis Pelkey high level of service to the children of the State, both as a and Shawn Morrissette; Juniors Kyle Smith, Assistant Captain; caseworker and as a supervisor. We commend him for his Colby Gilbert; Matt Couturier; Randy Hart; Joel Pepin; Mert professionalism and dedication and extend our congratulations Gould; Jackson Keene; Bill Parker and Alex Chaloux; and best wishes; (SLS 96) Sophomores Ben Mooney; Kevin Pontbriand; Matt Nadeau and Marguerite Lawler-Rohner, of Westbrook, who has been Kris Bennett; Head Coach Jamie Belleau; Assistant Coaches nominated as Maine Teacher of the Year 2004. She has taught Tom St. Onge; Larry Morin; Marc Gosselin; and Craig Latuscha; art for 20 years and has held her own art exhibits in various and Athletic Director Jeff Benson. In their quest for the State galleries throughout the State. Marguerite has an excellent Championship, the motto for this team was "All For One and One rapport with her students and is respected by her peers. We For All". This is the team's first State title and we extend our best extend our congratulations and best wishes to her on this wishes to them; (SLS 102) nomination; (SLS 97) Randy Morin, of Auburn, a senior at Edward Little High Lincoln E. Danforth, formerly of Lewiston, now living near his School and captain of the 2003 Class A State Championship Ice daughter in Florida, on the special occasion of his 100th Birthday, Hockey Team, who has been named to the 2003 All-State Ice March 13, 2003. He married Helen Kimball and in 1933, they Hockey Class A Team. We extend our congratulations and best moved to Lewiston with their 2 children. Mr. Danforth worked in wishes to him on his achievements; (SLS 103) the offices of Hill Mill and Bates Manufacturing Company until Mert Gould, of Auburn, a junior at Edward Little High School, retiring in 1969. He enjoys sports and has been a longtime and a member of the 2003 Class A State Championship Ice Boston Red Sox fan. 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Colby Gilbert, of Auburn, a junior at Edward Little High We extend our congratulations on her accomplishments; (SLS School, and a member of the 2003 Class A State Championship 113) Ice Hockey Team, who has been named to the 2003 All-East Ice James Gaudette, of Biddeford, a member of the Biddeford Hockey Team. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to High School Boys Wrestling Team, who has won the 2003 State him on his achievements; (SLS 107) Class A Championship in the 112-pound weight division. We Lieutenant James Langella, of Portland, who recently retired extend our congratulations to him on his accomplishment; (SLS from the Cumberland County Sheriffs Office following a 114) distinguished 27-year career. James retired as the lieutenant in Roxanne Deshaies, of Biddeford, a member of the 2003 charge of the county's Criminal Investigations Division after State Class A Champions, the Biddeford High School Girls serving as a sergeant, detective, patrol deputy and corrections Gymnastic Team, who also won Second Place in all-around officer. His relentless search for the truth earned him the highest individual efforts. We extend our congratulations on her respect from his fellow law enforcement officers, prosecutors, accomplishments; (SLS 115) defense attorneys and residents of Cumberland County. We the following members of the Biddeford High School Girls extend our congratulations and best wishes to him; (SLS 108) Gymnastic Team, winners of the 2003 Class A State Major Jay Thomas Aubin, a United States Marine Corps Championship: Captain Christina Totos, Mallory Green, Roxanne helicopter pilot, who was killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Deshaies, Tegan Bryand, Vanessa Katon, Amanda Sutcliffe and the early days of the war. Major Aubin was born and raised in Rosie Guerin; Head Coach Bogdan Dudziak, Assistant Coaches Skowhegan, Maine and was a resident of Yuma, Arizona with his Hadley Kaynor and Kevin Day. We extend our congratulations beloved wife Rhonda and their daughter Alicia and son Nathan. and best wishes to the team on this accomplishment; (SLS 116) He is survived by his loving mother and stepfather, Nancy and the Jackson Laboratory, of Bar Harbor, on being selected for Philip Chamberlain, of Winslow, Maine and his loving father and the 2003 Governor's Award for Business Excellence. A nonprofit stepmother Thomas and Carol Aubin, of Bangs, Texas and organization, Jackson Lab is the world's largest mammalian numerous close relations in Maine and across the country. Major genetics research facility. The Laboratory serves the global Aubin first enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1984 and scientific community as the key provider of critical genetic served until his transfer to the Marine Corps Reserve in 1989. He resources and is a center for training present and future was called to active duty during Operation Desert Storm and scientists. Chosen for its service to the community, Jackson served until 1991. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in Laboratory provides educational opportunities to the community 1993 and began flight school in 1995, winged as a naval aviator in and State while providing economic growth and stability. We 1996 and trained in North Carolina on the CH-46 Sea Knight extend our congratulations to Jackson Laboratory on its receiving helicopter. He served on Okinawa with the Marine Medium this award; (SLS 117) Helicopter Squadron 265 from 1997-2002. Major Aubin served as Hancock Lumber and Land, of Casco, on being selected for CH-46 weapons and tactics instructor and was requested to serve the 2003 Governor's Award for Business Excellence. A sixth in these latest hostilities. We humbly join the family, friends and generation family business started in 1848, Hancock is a comrades-in-arms of Major Jay Thomas Aubin in mourning his timberland steward of over 28,000 acres and retailer of untimely death, and we proclaim our pride in this native patriot professional building materials. Known for its commitment to its son who so valiantly gave his life for his State and his Nation. He employees, the community and this great State, the company will be greatly missed by his loving family, many neighbors, supports many organizations. Under the leadership of the friends and colleagues, who will not soon forget his ultimate Hancock family, Hancock Lumber's influence has had a lasting sacrifice; (SLS 109) (memoriam) and positive effect on business and communities throughout the Rinardo Giovanella, of Porter, on the occasion of his 86th State. We extend our congratulations to Hancock Lumber on its Birthday. He is the loving husband of Anita, and has three receiving this award; (SLS 118) children and three granddaughters. Joe is a lifelong Democrat Sargent & Sargent, of Hampden, on being selected for the and has devoted his life to his family, his land, his town and the 2003 Governor's Award for Business Excellence. Sargent & great State of Maine. We extend our congratulations and best Sargent specialize in commercial and industrial site work and wishes to him on his birthday and may he enjoy a very happy 86th highway and heavy grading. Since its inception in 1992, this birthday; (SLS 110) company has created a corporate culture emphasizing the James J. Curry, of Warren, a member of Boy Scout Troop importance of excellence in their field and giving back to the #200, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle community. A locally owned family-oriented business, Sargent & Scout, and in extending our congratulations and best wishes to Sargent is proud of its product and its work force. We extend our him on this achievement; (SLS 111) congratulations to Sargent & Sargent on their receiving this Zak Ray, of Bangor, who has been selected as Mr. Maine award; (SLS 119) Basketball. Zak led the Bangor High School Rams to a 21-1 Erin Klentzman, of Eastport, who has been named to the AII­ season and the Class A State Championship. He led the Big Maine Academic Team. She is a student at Washington County East Conference in steals, assists and free throws. His Technical College. The team is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, basketball skills and exceptional leadership were instrumental in USA Today and the American Association of Community the success of the team. We send our congratulations and best Colleges. Team members are selected for their academic wishes to Zak upon his receiving this honor (SLS 112) achievement, leadership and service. We extend our Rosie Guerin, of Biddeford, a member of the 2003 State congratulations to Erin on her being named to the team; (SLS Class A Champions, the Biddeford High School Girls Gymnastic 120) Team, who also won First Place in all-around individual efforts. the Bingham Water District, which was voted "Maine's Best­ Tasting Water" at the Maine Rural Water Association's 16th

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Annual Drinking Water Taste Test. We would like to wish the the Biddeford High School's National Ocean Sciences Bowl Town of Bingham good luck in the upcoming Great American Team, upon winning the 2003 State Championship. The team Water Taste Test at the National Rural Water Association's Rural members are Charles Kircher, Katie Clegg, Derek Thibault, Water Rally in Washington, D.C. on April 8, 2003. We know the Robert Nantel, David Sansoucy and coach Denise Ryan. They State of Maine is well represented; (SLS 121) are scheduled to participate in the National Competition in La the George Stevens Academy's Boys Basketball Team, for Jolla, California at the end of April. We extend our best wishes to winning the 2003 Class C Championship. George Stevens the team on their achievements to date, and we wish them well in Academy serves the towns of Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, the National Competition in California; (SLS 126) Sedgwick and Surry. We extend our congratulations to the team the following members of the Mount Desert Island High for winning the Eastern and State Championships; (SLS 122) School Girls Basketball Team, winners of the 2003 Class B State Edwin H. Pert, who was named the Georgetown Citizen of Championship: Sarah Banks, Bracey Barker, Emily Christie, the Year at the community's annual "Get to Know Your Neighbor" Chelsea Dow, Shelley Gott, Jenna Gordius, Kara Horton, Leah party. At the ceremony, he was recognized as having been an Joy, Tracy McGarr, Jessica Norwood, Stephanie Shuster, Emma essential part of Georgetown since 1967 and a lifelong resident of Stanley, Amanda Young, Manager Katie Norwood, Head Coach the county. Mr. Pert, well-known as "Ed" to family and friends, Burt Barker and Assistant Coaches David Tims and Tina Jewett. has contributed to his town in various capacities, including serving We extend our congratulations and best wishes to them on as the town moderator, and being a member of the board of winning their third consecutive Eastern and State Championships; selectmen, the planning board, the town-owned property (SLS 127) management board, the recreation commission and committee Robert and Leah Malaney, of Bar Harbor, on the occasion of and the financial advisory committee. Mr. Pert served his their 50th Wedding Anniversary, April 11, 2003. They were community as its State Representative in the 99th Legislature. married at South Parish Church in Augusta. We extend our He was also the Clerk of the House of Representatives from 1974 congratulations and best wishes to them on this milestone Golden to 1992. We join his community in sending our appreciation to Anniversary; (SLS 128) him for his many years of public service and in extending our the 40th Anniversary of the tragedy of the sinking of the USS congratulations and best wishes to him on this occasion; (SLS Thresher 200 miles off the coast of New England on April 10, 123) 1963 with 129 people on board. The USS Thresher was built and Valerie R. Landry, of Ocean Park, for her distinguished commissioned in 1961 at the prestigious Portsmouth Naval service to the citizens of Maine as Commissioner of the Shipyard, in Kittery, Maine. The USS Thresher incorporated the Department of Labor from 1995 to 2003. Among her many latest technological developments in nuclear submarines and was accomplishments, Ms. Landry oversaw the creation of lost on a trial run. There were 16 officers, 96 sailors and 17 CareerCenters, a one-stop network of employment services for civilians on board at the time of the tragedy. The United States job seekers and employers; revamped the unemployment Navy learned important lessons about submarine safety due to compensation system, converting 25 offices into 3 state-of-the-art this tragedy and improved future designs for submarines. To this Call Centers; and refocused efforts on work force development day, the remains of the USS Thresher rest in waters 8,500 feet through the establishment of the Maine Jobs Council. Her below the ocean's surface. We join the relatives, colleagues and leadership led to improved workplace safety and health programs, friends of the brave and heroic people who perished at sea, and updated wage protections and an employee training option which we pause to remember their ultimate sacrifice for their Nation; allowed for skills upgrades and job creation for thousands of (SLS 129) Maine workers. An ardent champion of accessibility to state Paul and Eva Viens, of Rumford, on the special occasion of services, she oversaw the integration of services for people with their 50th Wedding Anniversary, July 8th, 2003. We extend our disabilities within CareerCenters and in the entire work force congratulations and best wishes to them on this milestone Golden development system, resulting in greater employment Anniversary; (SLS 130) opportunities for people with disabilities. As chair of Governor Ilene Ford, of New Harbor, who has been named Child Angus King's Sub-cabinet on Domestic Violence and Sexual Welfare Professional of the Year. During her 16 years working at Assault, she worked to heighten awareness of the problem and to the Department of Human Services, Ms. Ford has provided a high provide employer training on detection and prevention. We level of service to the children of the State, both as a caseworker recognize and appreciate her outstanding commitment to the and as a supervisor. We commend her for her professionalism workers of the State and extend our best wishes to her; (SLS 124) and dedication and extend our congratulations and best wishes; the following members of the George Stevens Academy's (SLS 131) Boys Basketball Team, winners of the 2003 Class C Massabesic Junior High School, which won the 2003 Championship: Brandon Allen, Mike Astbury, Chris Candage, Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament in "Odd Pod Structure," Tim Carter, Mark Clapp, Ben Freedman, James Friend, Colin Division II. The students successfully built a weight-bearing Henry, Nick Henry, Duane Ledien, Andrew Lymburner, Phineas structure of balsa wood and glue that sat on pods placed outside Peake, Chris Saunders, Travis Templeton; Managers Chaz Gray, an eight-inch circle. The structure was tested for stability and Matt Stinson and Blake Wessel; Coach Matt Mattson; Assistant weight-bearing capability. The team will compete in the Odyssey Coaches Dwayne Carter, Bill Gray and Dan Kane. George of the Mind World Tournament May 28-31 in Ames, Iowa. Team Stevens Academy serves the towns of Blue Hill, Brooklin, members include Casey Ferrari, Andrew Leighton, Andrew Brooksville, Sedgwick and Surry. We extend our congratulations vonYork, Joe Long, Alan Sevigny, Kristin Thornton and Gloria to the team for winning the Eastern and State Championships; Weaver. Coaches include Nancy vonYork and Merrell Long. We (SLS 125) extend our congratulations and best wishes on this outstanding achievement; (SLS 132)

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Massabesic High School, which placed second in the 2003 earning themselves a spot on the All-American First Team. The Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament in "Odd Pod Structure," relay team is coached by Bruce Koharian and Richard Kress. We Division III. The students successfully built a weight-bearing extend our congratulations to the team on this achievement; (SLS structure of balsa wood and glue that sat on pods placed outside 137) an eight-inch circle that was tested for its stability and how much William Evans, of Waldoboro, who has received the 2003 weight it could bear during the tournament. The team will have Meenahga Grange #555 Community Citizen Award. Mr. Evans the opportunity to compete in the Odyssey of the Mind World has distinguished himself with his artistic ability and creative Tournament May 28-31 in Ames, Iowa. Team members include talents. He has designed and built a new dining room table for Mark leach, Mike Morissette, Leeann Cortright, Carl Leighton, the Governor's manSion, the Blaine House; (SLS 138) John Huntley, Ashley Janotta and Caitlin Torrance. Coaches the 88th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. On April 24, include Mark Torrance, Jim Cortright and Meg Leach. We extend 1915, a campaign was launched by the Turkish regime of the our congratulations and best wishes on this outstanding Ottoman Empire against the Armenian people, resulting in the achievement; (SLS 133) death of over 1.5 million Armenians. Some of the survivors Massabesic High School, which placed second in the 2003 settled in the State of Maine and their heirs have made significant Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament in "Classics: Put a Spin contributions to the State. We join our citizens of Armenian On It," Division III. The students chose Stonehenge from a list of heritage on April 24 in remembering this event, and we express great wonders or monuments of the world. Their performance our deepest sympathy for those who perished; (SLS 139) piece included a new "spin" on the story of Stonehenge's creation, Alice E. Sanborn, of Wales, on the occasion of her retirement which was performed by the team as a shadow play entirely in from Bates College after a long and distinguished career in the verse. The team will compete in the Odyssey of the Mind World Office of Career Services as the Project Administrator. In addition Tournament May 28-31 in Ames, Iowa. Team members include to her valued work at Bates College, Alice has been very active in Jon Kehoe, Nicole Leighton, Vanessa Sirois, Bill Stitson, Ben her community and church, currently serving as Treasurer of the Pride and Franklin Kendrick, coached by Deb Stitson. We extend Wales Presbyterian Church and having been active with the Girl our congratulations and best wishes on this outstanding Scouts, the Oak Hill High School Boosters Club and the American achievement; (SLS 134) Cancer Society. In addition to being a pillar of her community and the Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club upon providing 65 years of a valued Bates College employee, she is devoted to her family. outstanding community service. Since being chartered on May 9, We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Alice on her 1938, the club's major priority has been the children of Dover­ well-deserved retirement; (SLS 140) Foxcroft. The 60-member club holds 2 major fundraising projects DeeDee Rix, of South Berwick, who captured the 118-pound each year, raising approximately $20,000 which benefits a variety division title at the United States Girls Wrestling Association of local services and programs. We send our congratulations and national meet at Lake Orion, Michigan. Ms. Rix went 5-0 in the sincerest appreciation to the members of the Dover-Foxcroft two-day competition to win her first national title. In February, she Kiwanis Club for their commitment to enriching the lives of became the first girl to win a match in a Class A state meet when children in this State; (SLS 135) she finished fifth in the 119-pound division. We extend our John Westbrook Hay, of Westbrook, beloved husband of the congratulations and best wishes to her on these achievements; late Effie Knowlton Hay, a respected business leader and a (SLS 141) longtime member of the Westbrook-Warren Congregational Mike Scott, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, who has Church. Mr. Hay was a proud member of the Republican Party been selected for the 2003 Boys Basketball Western Maine Class and had the distinction of being the longest continuously serving C/O First Team. We send Mike our congratulations on his registered Republican in Westbrook. He was a longtime member achievements and our best wishes on his future endeavors; (SLS of the Westbrook-Gorham Rotary Club, served as a trustee of the 142) Walker Memorial Library, was a corporator of Maine Medical Jill Seward, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, who has Center and was a treasurer of the Cumberland County chapter of been selected for the 2003 Girls Basketball Western Maine Class the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (March of Dimes) C/O Second Team. We send Jill our congratulations on her and the Maine Funeral Director's Association. Mr. Hay was the achievements and our best wishes on her future endeavors; (SLS state chairman of Mortuary Practice for Maine Civil Defense and a 143) director of the Greater Portland United Way. He also served on Tom Connor, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, who has the boards of Maine Savings Bank, Westbrook Trust Company been selected for the 2003 Boys Basketball Western Maine Class and their successors. He was a past master of Temple Lodge C/O First Team. We send Tom our congratulations on his and a member of the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and the achievements and our best wishes on his future endeavors; (SLS Westbrook Historical Society. Mr. Hay and his wife were 144) recognized with the first honorary membership in the Westbrook Megan Boyd, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, who has Chamber of Commerce for their outstanding service and been selected for the 2003 Girls Basketball Western Maine Class dedication to the people of Westbrook. Mr. Hay will be greatly C/O First Team and the McDonald's All-Star Team. We send missed by his loving family, friends and many acquaintances Megan our congratulations on her achievements and our best throughout the State; (SLS 136) (memoriam) wishes on her future endeavors; (SLS 145) the Deering High School boys track 4 by 800 relay team Hollis and Rose Nelson, of Monson, on the celebration of which placed 2nd among 32 teams at the national meet on March their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Married in Greenville on June 6, 16, 2003 in Landover, Maryland. Team members Sean 1953, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson have lived their entire married life in Steinhagen, Mike Burleson, Donny Drake and Brian Vail broke Monson, where they raised 2 sons and have been blessed with 2 the previous meet record of 7:54.96 with a time of 7:54.83, grandchildren. They have spent the past 45 years together on

SA -10 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix the Steward Road in southeast Monson where they live on the achievements in this area, she has helped create opportunities family farm, which was the boyhood home of Hollis. The greatest and funding for many programs to raise the aspirations of children joy of their life together continues to be the special times they in the Lewiston area. We congratulate her on receiving this share with family and friends. We send our congratulations and special recognition and extend our best wishes to her; (SLS 151) best wishes to them on this occasion; (SLS 146) the White Rock Distilleries, Inc., of Lewiston, recipient of the Joshua Fredrick Buckle, of Vassalboro, a member of Boy Business Leadership Award presented by the Androscoggin Scout Troop #410, who has attained the high rank and distinction County Chamber of Commerce. This award is presented to a of Eagle Scout. We send our congratulations and best wishes to business which has made significant investments and expanded Joshua on this achievement; (SLS 147) employment in the region. Since 1970, under the stewardship of James Carignan, of Harpswell, formerly of Lewiston, on the the Coulombe family, the business has enjoyed impressive occasion of his retirement after 33 years as Associate Professor growth and is currently one of the 40 largest businesses in the of History and Dean of Bates College. He has embodied the State. In addition to corporate involvement, the company and the connections among scholarship, civic engagement, public service Coulombe family have been actively involved in many charitable, and family commitment that are the distinguishing marks of great civic and community activities. We recognize their prestigious intellectuals. Jim's devotion to Bates and its educational mission award and extend our best wishes; (SLS 152) has been best measured and expressed throughout his career in the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf Boys Basketball his dedication to Lewiston-Aubum and to the State. Jim has used Team, winners of the 2003 Eastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic his considerable talents as a teacher, historian, mediator and Association Division III Championship. This is their 4th administrator to build numerous coalitions for the pursuit of the championship in the last 5 seasons. We recognize players Brad common good throughout our State. At Bates, Jim is renowned Odegard, Sam Scully, Travis Turcotte, Jonathan Baldwin, Matt for his 3 decades of creative leadership. He has built sturdy Hood, Kevin LaVallee, Anthony Less, Chris Miller, Andrew bridges for two-way traffic between the classroom and the Blethen, Clayton Marr III, Cruz McCarn and James Muise, community, labored to diversify the college's student and faculty . Assistant Coach Matthew A. Welch and Head Coach Jim Clark. populations, promoted the development of a genuine and humane We congratulate them also on their receiving the toumament community and handled innumerable complex matters with much Sportsmanship Trophy in 2002 and 2003. Division III is kindness and skill. There is little in the life of Bates College that comprised of teams from Maine, New York, Vermont and West does not bear the imprint of Jim's touch. We salute James Virginia. We extend our congratulations to the team for their Carignan as an accomplished scholar, a trusted leader and a tremendous achievements; (SLS 153) treasured resource in this State; (SLS 148) Dr. John C. Elliott, of St. John Plantation, a Professor of the following members of the Lewiston High School Mathematics and Education from the University of Maine at Fort Cheerleading Team, winners of the 2003 Class A State Kent. We send our appreciation to him for his 25 years of Championship: Allison Banks, Danielle Brewer, Tarrah Bowen, dedicated service and commitment to the university; (SLS 154) Renee Castonguay, Abby Church, Ashley Cloutier, Sarah Daigle, Dr. Jim Killarney, of Cross Lake, a Professor of Psychology Amanda Frechette-Dumont, Courtney Gladu, Roxanne Healey, and Education at the University of Maine at Fort Kent. We send Toni Letourneau, Sommer Locke, Mary Elizabeth Morin, our appreciation to him for his 20 years of dedicated service and Samantha Nadeau, Stephanie Nelson, Melanie Roy, Rebecca commitment to the university; (SLS 155) Roy, Amanda Sasseville, Kattie Sutton, Erika Turcotte, Amanda Dr. Richard B. Dinsmore, of St. Agatha, an Associate Wentworth and Coach Deneka Fortier. We congratulate them on Professor of European History at the University of Maine at Fort their achievement; (SLS 149) Kent. We send our appreciation to him for his 20 years of the Lewiston Public Library on the occasion of its Centennial dedicated service and commitment to the university; (SLS 156) Anniversary. The library was constructed on land provided by the Patricia Whitworth, of Wallagrass, an Administrative City of Lewiston with $60,000 generously provided by Andrew Assistant I at the University of Maine at Fort Kent. We send our Carnegie. The city committed to pay operational costs at a appreciation to her for her 25 years of dedicated service and minimum of $5,000 annually. The library opened to the public on commitment to the university; (SLS 157) February 7, 1903. Major renovations in 1973 added the new Diane Nadeau-Saucier, of Fort Kent, Executive Director for Children's Room, the Community Room and staff work areas. Corporate Relations at the University of Maine at Fort Kent. We Construction in 1997 more than doubled the size of the library send our appreciation to her for her 25 years of dedicated service with the addition of a connector to the adjacent Pilsbury Building. and commitment to the university; (SLS 158) The library has also expanded beyond just books to include Wendy Kindred, of Fort Kent, on the occasion of her Internet resources and much more, but the mission to provide retirement as a Professor of Art at the University of Maine at Fort every citizen, regardless of age, income or social status, with Kent. We send our appreciation to her for her 29 years of access to the tools of learning to enable them to reach their dedicated service and commitment to the university and extend to personal educational goals and to expand their aspirations has her our congratulations and best wishes on her retirement; (SLS remained constant. We send our congratulations to the staff and 159) patrons of the Lewiston Public Library on this milestone; (SLS Benjamin Garwood, of Gardiner, who has attained the high 150) rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. For his project, Ben Filomena Day, of Lewiston, recipient of the Education­ organized a work party of Scouts and a few family members to Business Partnership Award from the Androscoggin County build 3 planters and 2 waste barrel containers for the skate park Chamber of Commerce. This award is presented to an individual and basketball court at the Gardiner Boys and Girls ClUb. He who has created a closer working relationship between supervised 2 dozen people for an estimated 110 total hours of educational institutions and businesses. Among her many work. He also contacted area businesses for donations of

SA -11 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix materials and organized a bottle drive to raise funds for additional Brascan Corp. made it possible for the mills to reopen, enabling needs. We commend him for his successful project and we workers to return to their jobs. He worked long hours for several extend our congratulations to him on his reaching the rank of months with no pay for the benefit of the Katahdin Region and the Eagle Scout; (SLS 160) State. We extend our appreciation to Mr. Griffin for his dedication Roger Paradis, of Fort Kent, Professor of History at the to the people of the State; (SLS 168) University of Maine at Fort Kent. We send our appreciation to James Giffune, of New Gloucester, for all his efforts in the him for his 35 years of dedicated service and commitment to the sale of Great Northern Paper Inc.'s mills to Brascan Corp. He university; (SLS 161) was a member of the interim management team that was put the Williams-Cone Elementary School in Topsham, on having together by the Court to position Great Northern Paper Inc. for their presentation, Williams-Cone's Fit for Life Program, selected sale to a new owner. Mr. Giffune's hard work on the interim as a Maine Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Sports, management team and the subsequent sale of Great Northern Health and Well ness Contest for Communities 2003 Youth Paper Inc. to Brascan Corp. made it possible for the mills to Category award winner. We extend our congratulations and best reopen, enabling workers to return to their jobs. He worked long wishes upon this outstanding achievement; (SLS 162) hours for several months with no pay for the benefit of the Lucas Michaud, of Lisbon Falls, a senior at Lisbon High Katahdin Region and the State. We extend our appreciation to School, who has been selected to receive the 2003 Principal's Mr. Giffune for his dedication to the people of the State; (SLS Award. The award is sponsored by the Maine Principals' 169) Association and is given in recognition of a high school senior's Pauline Folsom, of Dexter, on the special occasion of her academic achievement and citizenship. We extend our 100th Birthday, May 6, 2003. We extend our congratulations and congratulations and best wishes to Lucas on receiving this award; best wishes to Mrs. Folsom on achieving this milestone birthday; (SLS 163) (SLS 170) Nathan Davis, of Liberty, who has been selected as the Martin Bernstein, of New Canada, who is the recipient of the Midcoast Region first-place winner in the Maine Space Grant University of Maine at Fort Kent's Distinguished Service Award, Consortium 6th Grade Essay Contest. The purpose of the essay for having an indelible impact on education and healthcare in the contest is to inspire students to excel in the sciences and space­ St. John Valley. We acknowledge his dedicated service to his related education. Nathan is homeschooled at the Lighthouse community and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to Home School in Liberty. Nathan was recently honored by the him on receiving this honor; (SLS 171) Maine Space Grant Consortium at the State House with a first­ Sandra Bernstein, of New Canada, who is the recipient of the place certificate and a trip to Space Camp in Alabama. We University of Maine at Fort Kent's Distinguished Service Award, extend our congratulations and best wishes on this occasion; for having an indelible impact on education and healthcare in the (SLS 164) St. John Valley. We acknowledge her dedicated service to her the Mathews Brothers Company in Belfast, on having their community and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to Health, Education and Well ness Program selected as a Maine her on receiving this honor; (SLS 172) Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Sports, Health and James D. Irving, of New Brunswick, Canada, who is the Well ness Contest for Communities 2003 Workplace Category featured speaker at the 121st commencement exercises at the award winner. We extend our congratulations and best wishes on University of Maine at Fort Kent and also the recipient of an this outstanding achievement; (SLS 165) honorary doctorate from the university. Mr. Irving is an the Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast, on having their extraordinary business leader and runs the family-owned J. D. presentation, Community Well ness Program, selected as a Maine Irving, Limited, a forest products business for more than a Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Sports, Health and hundred years, His company has been internationally recognized Wellness Contest for Communities 2003 Adult Category award for its efforts in sustainable forestry, certification and research, winner. We extend our congratulations and best wishes upon this with environmentally certified woods in Maine, New Brunswick outstanding achievement; (SLS 166) and Quebec. This year his company will plant over 4.5 million Warren Richardson, of Orrington, for all his efforts in the sale seedlings in the State of Maine. We acknowledge his dedicated of Great Northern Paper Inc.'s mills to Brascan Corp. He was a service to the community of northern Maine and we extend our member of the interim management team that was put together congratulations and best wishes to him on his recent honors; by the Court to position Great Northern Paper Inc. for sale to a (SLS 173) new owner. Mr. Richardson's hard work on the interim Donna Fichtner, of Greenville, who has received the management team and the subsequent sale of Great Northern Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Award given by the Maine Paper Inc. to Brascan Corp. made it possible for the mills to Tourism Association. She is the executive director of the Greater reopen, enabling workers to return to their jobs. He worked long Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau. Donna was chosen for hours for several months with no pay for the benefit of the this award for her leadership and guidance that resulted in Katahdin Region and the State. We extend our appreciation to Bangor's selection as a host for the National Folk Festival. We Mr. Richardson for his dedication to the people of the State; (SLS extend our congratulations to Donna on her receiving this award; 167) (SLS 174) Thomas Griffin, of Yarmouth, for all his efforts in the sale of John Holden, of Hampden, who has received the Maine Great Northern Paper Inc.'s mills to Brascan Corp. He was a Highlands Regional Tourism Award given by the Maine Tourism member of the interim management team that was put together Association. The award honors those who have made a major by the Court to position Great Northern Paper Inc. for sale to a contribution to the promotion of tourism locally, regionally or new owner. Mr. Griffin's hard work on the interim management statewide. We extend our congratulations to John on his team and the subsequent sale of Great Northern Paper Inc. to receiving this award; (SLS 175)

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Jennifer Lee Plourde, of West Enfield, who has received the Kelly Finneran, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, who Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl was named to the Western Maine Class C/O Conference Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, Basketball First Team All-Stars. We extend our congratulations leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend to Kelly on this achievement; (SLS 188) our congratulations to Jennifer on this accomplishment; (SLS Lindsey Cutts, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, who 176) was named to the Western Maine Class C/O Conference Soccer Deena Lindquist, of Howland, who has received the Girl First Team All-Stars. We extend our congratulations to Lindsey Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl on this achievement; (SLS 189) Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, Katie Castellano, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, who leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend was named to the Western Maine Class C/O Conference Soccer our congratulations to Deena on this accomplishment; (SLS 177) First Team All-Stars. We extend our congratulations to Katie on Holly Jane Drost, of Howland, who has received the Girl this achievement; (SLS 190) Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Smith Collins, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, who Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, was named to the Western Maine Class C/O Conference Cross­ leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend Country First Team All-Stars. We extend our congratulations to our congratulations to Holly on this accomplishment; (SLS 178) Smith on this achievement; (SLS 191) Ashley Marie Dawson, of Howland, who has received the Girl Amanda Louise Hallett, of Howland, who has received the Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations to Ashley on this accomplishment; (SLS 179) our congratulations to Amanda on this accomplishment; (SLS Andrea LaFlamme, of Corinth, who has received the Girl 192) Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Robert J. Gonyea, M.D., of Walpole, on the occasion of his Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, retirement from Miles Memorial Hospital. Dr. Gonyea has been a leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend trusted and valued part of Miles Medical group since 1985. A our congratulations to Andrea on this accomplishment; (SLS 180) native of Minneapolis and a graduate of Yale Medical School, he the Adelines, the award winning Waterville Senior High was an intern at Johns Hopkins and did his residency at the School a capella singing group, who took the gold at the Lahey Clinic and Boston University. He worked at the South International Heritage Music Festival in London. The Adelines Shore Medical Center in Norwell, Massachusetts prior to coming also received the Adjudicators Award for highest score in the to Maine. He and his wife Lori will remain popular and respected festival. The Adelines include Lindsey Booker, Molly Fitzpatrick, members of the Damariscotta region community in their Canbra Hodsdon, Andrea Trinward, Katelyn Schimpff, Mallory retirement. We extend our appreciation to him for his dedication Jabar, Hannah Skoczenski, Carol Ann Gatz, Carolyn Roy, Kelly to the citizens of the State and wish him well in his retirement; Landry, Susie Mayo, Meaghan Worcester and Moria Ellingwood. (SLS 193) Since the Adelines was formed in 1991, they have competed 10 Lillian G. Kierstead, of Presque Isle, who, at the age of 100, times and won 9 gold medals and one silver. We extend our will be marching at commencement exercises with the 2003 congratulations to the Adelines on their winning the gold and wish graduating class at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. This them continued success in the future; (SLS 181) year commemorates the 80th anniversary of Mrs. Kierstead's Megan Boyd, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, who graduation from the university, which, in 1923 was known as the was named to the Western Maine Class C/O Conference Field Normal School. We acknowledge her enthusiasm and wish her Hockey Second Team All-Stars. We extend our congratulations well; (SLS 194) to Megan on this achievement; (SLS 182) the Southern Maine Sno-Goers, of Sanford-Springvale, Ben Briggs, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, who was recipient of the Snowmobile Club of the Year Award given by the named to the Campbell Conference First Team All-Stars. We Maine Snowmobile Association, Inc. We extend our extend our congratulations to Ben on this achievement; (SLS 183) congratulations to the club on receiving this award; (SLS 195) Caitlin Thayer, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, who Ruth Viola Youngblood, of Milo, on the occasion of her 90th was named to the Western Maine Class C/O Conference Field birthday, May 24, 2003. Along with raising 3 children, Mrs. Hockey First Team All-Stars. We extend our congratulations to Youngblood served the people of Milo as a nurse for over 40 Caitlin on this achievement; (SLS 184) years. She is the founder and former president of the Milo Senior Rob Rochester, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, who Citizens Club and a founding member of the board of directors of was named to the Western Maine Class C/O Conference Soccer the Three Rivers Citizens Center. She is a 55-year member of First Team All-Stars. We extend our congratulations to Rob on the Pleasant River Grange. We extend our congratulations and this achievement; (SLS 185) best wishes to her on this very special occasion; (SLS 196) Mike Scott, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, who was John M. "Jack" McPhee, of Brewer, beloved husband of named to the Western Maine Class C/O Conference Soccer First Joanne "Josey" McPhee. Jack was hired as a game warden on Team All-Stars. We extend our congratulations to Mike on this October 19, 1964 and was promoted to game warden pilot on July achievement; (SLS 186) 3, 1967. After he retired in 1985, he worked as a contract pilot for Janelle Ryder, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, who the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife doing threatened was named to the Western Maine Class C/O Conference species survey work. He was very well liked, widely known and Competition Cheering All-Star Team. We extend our respected and had a reputation as an excellent bush pilot. He will congratulations to Janelle on this achievement; (SLS 187)

SA-13 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix be greatly missed by his family, friends and the people he worked She is known as an innovative educator and a passionate with; (SLS 197) (memoriam) believer in providing opportunities to excel to students with Emily Muir, of Stonington, at the age of 99 years. Mrs. Muir disabilities. We extend our congratulations to Mrs. McCafferty on was a gifted artist, activist, author and architect who, along with her receiving this recognition; (SLS 203) her husband Bill, dedicated her life to the people of Stonington David Hartley, of Freeport, Associate Professor of Health and Maine. She was honored as the Maine Woman of the Year Policy at the Muskie School of Public Service, who will receive the and received the Design International Award in Architecture, the Distinguished Researcher Award from the National Rural Health Achievement Award from Maine Women in the Arts and the Association. Mr. Hartley, Ph.D., MHA, is a recognized leader in Maryann Harman Award in architecture and visual arts from the the area of rural mental health issues and has had a strong University of Maine. She also served as the first woman on the commitment to translate his research results into data used to National Commission of Fine Arts where, in 1955, she advocated improve policy and practice. He will receive this award at the 26th for the percent for art commissions for public buildings. Her art Annual Conference of the National Rural Health Association, held can be found in many museums, including the Brooklyn Museum this year at Salt Lake City, Utah. We extend our congratulations of Fine Arts. She was a strong supporter of the arts, education to the him on receiving this award; (SLS 204) and civic involvement in her community. Renowned locally, Emily Robert J. Buck, of Bucksport, a Son of the American and Bill Muir constructed a saltwater swimming pool and launched Revolution in Maine and Georgia. Robert is the oldest surviving a swimming program that they made available to local residents. member of the Buck family. The Town of Bucksport will be Mrs. Muir will be greatly missed by the citizens of the Town of honoring the Buck family by presenting them with a plaque on Stonington and the arts community throughout the State and June 28th, at the site of the first sawmill built in the town in 1764 nation; (SLS 198) (memoriam) by Jonathan Buck. We acknowledge the contribution made by Gordon Emerson, of Blue Hill, for 42 years of continuous this family to the town and join the citizens of Bucksport in service, from 1961 to 2003, as a selectman representing the honoring their great ancestor; (SLS 205) people of Blue Hill. Mr. Emerson is respected as a friend of the Skye Dillon, of Exeter, who has attained the high rank and people of Blue Hill and for his skills, Yankee thrift and knowledge distinction of Eagle Scout. We commend Skye for his leadership of town affairs. He was honored at a recent town meeting by his in designing, producing and installing 4 "Welcome to Exeter" fellow selectmen for his intelligence, integrity and ability. signs, which now greet visitors and remind all of the agricultural Although no longer serving as a selectman, he continues to roots of the community. We extend our congratulations and best support local organizations, including the Blue Hill Fire wishes to him on this occasion; (SLS 206) Department. We join the people of his community in sending our Julia M. Watkins, of Bulgaria, upon her receiving an honorary appreciation to Mr. Emerson for his dedicated service; (SLS 199) degree from the University of Maine. Familiar to many in the Misty Lavigne, of Greenville, who has received the Girl Scout university community for her more than 2 decades as an Gold Award. This is the highest award in Senior Girl Scouting outstanding faculty member and administrator, she has served as and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, the President of American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) since personal growth and community service. We extend our 1993. Under her visionary leadership, AUBG has gained hard­ congratulations to Misty on this accomplishment; (SLS 200) earned stability and widespread intemational respect, developing Vincent G. Doyon, of Waterville, beloved husband of Therese into a model educational institution in post-communist Eastern Doyon, who served his country faithfully as a member of the Europe. Founded in 1991, in collaboration with the people and Asiatic Pacific Operations during World War II. Mr. Doyon was government of Bulgaria, the United States government, the employed by the Veterans Administration at Togus, the Internal UniverSity of Maine and interested American citizens, AUBG Revenue and the State of Maine, retiring as an audit supervisor in delivers English language postsecondary education to more than 1987. Mr. Doyon will be greatly missed by his family and friends; 700 students in a wide range of academic programs. The (SLS 201) (memoriam) university also boasts more than 1,000 alumni, all of whom Melissa Warner, of Caribou, who has completed the graduated during Dr. Watkins's presidency. We send our requirements for the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the highest congratulations and best wishes to Dr. Watkins on this honored award a Cadette Girl Scout can receive. The award recognizes occasion; (SLS 207) excellence in skill development, leadership, personal growth and Reverend Frank J. Murray, of Bangor, for his service to the community service. We extend our congratulations and best residents of Bangor. Reverend Murray will leave St. Mary's wishes to Melissa on her achievement; (SLS 202) Catholic Church, where he has served parishioners for the past 9 Terry McCafferty, of Fort Fairfield, who has been named years. His new assignment begins on July 1st. He will serve as Maine Special Education Teacher of the Year by the Maine the Catholic chaplain to Bates College and as pastor at St. Louis Administrators of Services for Children with Disabilities. Mrs. and St. Philip Catholic Church and Sacred Heart. We thank him McCafferty is the Special Education Teacher at Fort Fairfield for his service to the Bangor area and wish him success with his Middle/High School and has been a special education teacher for new assignments; (SLS 208) 24 years. She has worked diligently to establish the school's Larkin Enterprises, Inc., of Hampden, recipient of the Small Special Olympics Equestrian Team. She has donated many Business Administration's Entrepreneurial Success Award. This hours of her own time to provide her students with opportunities to award is given to individuals who own and operate small learn swimming, kayaking, cross-country running, animal care businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration and horseback riding. She has written a number of grants, standards and develop them into large businesses, using the including a SEED Grant to purchase a digital camera and a video Small Business Administration'S programs to start or expand camera to use as part of the Personal Alternative Assessment businesses. Larkin Enterprises, Inc., was launched 8 years ago Portfolio process and several grants for the Equestrian Team. from the home of Richard and Nancy Larkin using capital

SA-14 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix obtained through the Small Business Administration's LowDoc locations in Maine and employs 55 people statewide. The loan guarantee program. We extend our congratulations to them American Business Awards recognize outstanding leadership, on their receiving this award; (SLS 209) innovation, perseverance, creativity, teamwork and integrity. Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, the recipient of the Judges of the award include business executives, authors and Carolyn Boone Lewis Living the Vision Award. The award academics. We extend our congratulations to Mr. Hewins on his recognizes institutions or individuals living the American Hospital receiving this award; (SLS 216) Association's vision of a society of healthy communities where all John Quirk, of Bangor, chief executive officer of Quirk Auto individuals reach their highest potential for health. The hospital Park on receiving the Individual Achievement Eagle Award from established its Community Health Network to develop a the Greater Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau. This award community-based delivery system that provides high-quality care recognizes an individual with a commitment to fostering economic with a focus on wellness, education and outreach. The network development through tourism in the Greater Bangor area. For was instrumental in the foundation of the Maine Network of more than 7 years, Mr. Quirk has been a staunch advocate for Healthy Communities, which organizationally connects the state bringing meetings, conventions and large numbers of visitors to and 23 separate health communities' initiatives and builds on their the Bangor area, helping to boost the economy of Eastern Maine. work to develop a public health infrastructure. We extend our Mr. Quirk serves on the board of the Greater Bangor Convention appreciation to Franklin Memorial Hospital for its commitment to and Visitors Bureau, the National Folk Festival, the Folk Festival the people of this State and congratulate the hospital on its Marketing Committee, the Maine Discovery Museum and St. receiving this award; (SLS 210) John's Catholic Church. We extend our congratulations to Mr. Kate Richardson, of Dover-Foxcroft, who is a recipient of the Quirk on his receiving this award; (SLS 217) 2003 Secretary of State 8th Grade Citizenship Award. Kate Coffee By Design, Inc., of Portland, on its being the attends SeDoMoCha Middle School. We extend to her our Northeast Regional Winner of the 2003 Aetna Small Business of congratulations on this distinction and our best wishes for her the Year Award. We extend our congratulations to Coffee By continued success; (SLS 211) . Design, Inc. on its receiving this award; (SLS 218) Michael Robitaille, of Lisbon Falls, who is being Erik Johnson, of Waterboro, who has earned the distinction acknowledged by the Department of Public Safety for his of being named Valedictorian of the 2003 graduating class of exemplary contributions to the Emergency Medical Services Massabesic High School. Erik is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven system. We extend our appreciation to Mr. Robitaille for his Johnson. We extend our congratulations to Erik on this commitment to the citizens of this State and congratulate him on accomplishment; (SLS 219) receiving this recognition; (SLS 212) Kristen James, of West Newfield, who has earned the Lawrence and Laurel Gagne, of Turner, who are being distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2003 graduating acknowledged by the Department of Public Safety for their class of Massabesic High School. Kristen' is the daughter of Ms. exemplary contributions to the Emergency Medical Services Donna James of West Newfield and Mr. Maurice Payeur of system. We extend our appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Gagne for Sanford. We extend our congratulations to Kristen on this their commitment to the citizens of this State and congratulate accomplishment; (SLS 220) them on receiving this recognition; (SLS 213) Nicole Cournoyer, of Pittsfield, who has received the Girl Richard A. Petrie, Jr., of Minot, who is being acknowledged Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl by the Department of Public Safety for his exemplary Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, contributions to the Emergency Medical Services system. We leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend extend our appreciation to Mr. Petrie for his commitment to the our congratulations to Nicole on this accomplishment; (SLS 221) citizens of this State and congratulate him on receiving this Bion Foster, of Hampden, on being selected as the 2003 recognition; (SLS 214) Hampden Business Person of the Year by the Hampden Joseph and Suzanne Cyr, of Old Town, owners of Cyr Bus, Business Association. Mr. Foster serves as the Economic on their receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Development Director for Hampden and has been a successful Greater Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau. This award business entrepreneur for several years. The development of the recognizes individuals or organizations in the Bangor region who new business park in Hampden is a result of his leadership and have positively contributed to the regional economy through commitment to facilitate the economic growth in Hampden and outstanding contributions of time, effort and talent. When Mr. and the Bangor area. We extend our congratulations to Mr. Foster on Mrs. Cyr took over the company in 1967 there were only 13 buses his receiving this recognition; (SLS 222) in the fleet. Today, the fleet includes 180 vehicles that travel the the Town of Westport Island on the occasion of the change of entire East Coast and more than 112 school buses serving 7 the town's name. The town voted at its 2003 annual meeting, in school districts. In addition, Mr. Cyr serves on the boards of accordance with an Act of the Legislature, to change its legal directors for Husson College, St. Joseph Hospital, Old Town name from "Westport" to "Westport Island" to reflect the actual Rotary, United Way and the American Bus Association. Both Mr. usage of its residents and visitors. Governor Baldacci has and Mrs. Cyr have always taken the time to support community proclaimed May 27, 2003 as Westport Island Day throughout the events, political interests and charities along the way. We extend State in recognition of this name change. We congratulate the our appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Cyr for their commitment to the town and its residents on this historic occasion; (SLS 223) citizens of the Bangor area and congratulate them on their Marie Lessard, of Palermo, a student at Palermo receiving this award; (SLS 215) Consolidated School, who is a recipient of the 2003 Secretary of Steve Hewins, of Bangor, on his receiving the American State 8th Grade Citizenship Award. We extend our Business Award for "Best Franchisee." Mr. Hewins is co-owner of congratulations to Marie on her receiving this award and our best Hewins Travel, a Carlson Wagonlit Travel Franchisee that has 8 wishes for continued success; (SLS 224)

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Noah Goldstein, of Searsmont, a student at Troy Howard Doescher, Jamie Nightingale, Heather Martin, Shanna McGary, Middle School, who is a recipient of the 2003 Secretary of State Chelsea Wilson, Katie Sloat and Sarah Dooley. We send our 8th Grade Citizen Award. We extend our congratulations to Noah congratulations and best wishes to them on their achievements; on his receiving this award and our best wishes for continued (SLS 232) success; (SLS 225) the following top 10 graduating students in the Houlton High Arlene Miles, of Burnham, for 50 years of distinguished School class of 2003: Daniel Sussman, of Houlton; David York, service as Treasurer of the town. Arlene is a dedicated and hard of Houlton; Brianna Rush, of Hammond; David Lewis, of Houlton; working town official who has been devoted to her job every day. Elizabeth Gartley, of Houlton; Jennifer Brown, of Monticello; Erik Her leadership, expertise and compassion have made her a O'Connell, of Houlton; Tiffany Harvey, of Houlton; Benjamin valued and cherished member of the community. We extend our Tweedie, of Houlton and Nicholas Fitzpatrick, of Houlton. We sincerest appreciation to Arlene for her commitment to the extend our congratulations and best wishes to them on their residents of Burnham and wish her continued success as achievements; (SLS 233) Treasurer of the Town of Burnham; (SLS 226) the following top 10 graduating students in the Lewiston High Robert and Erma Elwell, of Unity, on the occasion of their School class of 2003: Kristin K. Jacques, Valedictorian; Robert L. 60th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Elwell were married in Laverdiere, Salutatorian; Jessica Mathieu; Desiree N. Douglas; Waterville on June 5, 1943 and have lived their entire married life Ashley L. Cloutier; Kellie J. Pelletier; Rachele L. Ream; Katie A. in Unity, where they raised 2 daughters, Ruth and Rachel. They Morin; Aimee Arsenault; Stacey J. Varney and Joseph R. Poirier. have operated a Jersey dairy farm in Unity since 1945. The We extend our congratulations and best wishes to them on their greatest joy of their life together continues to be the special times achievements; (SLS 234) they share with family and friends. We extend our congratulations Geiger Brothers, of Lewiston, on the occasion of its 125th and best wishes to them on this very special occasion; (SLS 227) anniversary. Geiger Brothers is currently run by the 4th Murray and Roberta Blackstone and family, of Caribou, upon generation of Geigers. Geiger Brothers is the largest privately being named the 2003 Farm Family and Farmer of the Year. held promotional products distributor in the nation. It operates 16 Murray Blackstone was born and raised on his parents' farm. He divisional offices across the United States and in Puerto Rico and and Roberta have been farming in Caribou for 26 years and have is affiliated with more than 350 independent sales raised 3 children: Dan, 26, Jenny, 23, and Bill, 21. They farm 720 representatives. The company is an internationally renowned acres, 360 of which produce Russet-type potatoes for processing, manufacturer of calendars and planners and the publisher of the tablestock and seed and are rotated with oats and canola. world-famous Farmers' Almanac. The company has won Murray has been a member of the Agricultural Bargaining Council numerous awards, some of the most recent being the Margaret for 20 years, has been on its board of directors for 6 years and is Chase Smith State Quality Award, Level I and Level II and the currently serving as president. He was recently elected to serve Maine Cornerstone Award, awarded to businesses that contribute on the Maine Potato Board Processing Growers Executive to the local and state economies as well as to their communities. Council. The Blackstone Family is proud to work in a family We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Geiger business, planting, nurturing and harvesting a high-quality crop of Brothers for many more successful years; (SLS 235) potatoes. We extend our congratulations to the family on being Julia Clukey, of Augusta, a senior at Cony High School and awarded this honor; (SLS 228) the youngest member of the United States Senior National Luge the Reverend Canon Roger and Edna Smith, of Manchester, Team. She has been luging for 5 years, since she was 12 years on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 6, 2003. old. She is ranked 1st nationally and 4th internationally in the They were married at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Cambridge, Junior Luge Division and 17th internationally in the Senior Luge Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Smith enjoy traveling and are Division. After graduating from Cony High School in June she will active members of their community. They have 2 daughters and start training and competing for a place on the U.S. OlympiC 5 grandchildren. We extend our congratulations and best wishes Team, which will race in Turin, Italy in the 2006 Winter Games. to them on this very special occasion; (SLS 229) She will attend UC San Diego to study engineering. We extend the following top 10 graduating students in the Brunswick our congratulations to Julia and wish her continued success in High School class of 2003: Megan Boutin, Valedictorian; Diana luging and in her studies; (SLS 236) Cornell, Salutatorian; Elspeth Pierson, 3rd Honor Part; Jillian the following top 10 graduating students in the Stearns High Cohen, 4th Honor Part; Zachary Durisko, 5th Honor Part; School class of 2003: Aaron L. Doody, James P. Mahoney, Katherine McCarthy; Benjamin Jones; Abigail Isaacson; Lindsay Sarah J. Saucier, Susan E. Saucier, Matthew R. Moscone, Ashley Guest and Jennifer Kish. We extend our congratulations and best J. Boynton, Gretchen L. Morrow, Laura L. Bragdon, Jillian N. wishes to them on their achievements; (SLS 230) Hanson and Brian J. Raymond. We extend our congratulations the following top 10 graduating students in the Southern and best wishes to them on their achievements; (SLS 237) Aroostook Community School class of 2003: Tiffany Martin, of Robert Siaugenhoup, of Kittery, who has earned the Island Falls; Nichole Lyons, of Oakfield; Meghan McLaughlin, of distinction of being named the Valedictorian of the 2003 Island Falls; Alicia Crandall, of Oakfield; Jennifer Rockwell, of graduating class of Traip Academy. He has also been selected to Island Falls; Jarred Grant, of Crystal; Melanie Siauenwhite, of receive the Western Maine Citizenship Award. We extend our Island Falls; Brandi Crandall, of Oakfield; Corey Edkins, of congratulations to Robert on these achievements; (SLS 238) Oakfield and Matthew Gray, of Smyrna Mills. We extend our Ruth D. Byrne, of Kittery, beloved wife of the late John O. congratulations and best wishes to them on their achievements; Byrne, whom she met while serving as one of the first women to (SLS 231) enter the Women's Air Corps. Mrs. Byrne was a longtime the top 10 students in the Hodgdon High School class of outreach social worker with the York County Community Action 2003: Donald McNelly, Julie Allen, James Robertson, Kristen Center, and upon her retirement she returned to the agency as a

SA-16 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix dedicated volunteer. Her work and volunteer activities were Citizenship Award. We send Jennifer our congratulations and devoted to helping people obtain the services they needed to best wishes; (SLS 250) become self-sufficient and stay out of poverty. She was a strong Mark Rogers, of Orrs Island, who has been named the 2003 and persistent advocate for the most needy in the community. Gatorade Maine High School Baseball Player of the Year. This She also served on the board of the Fair Tide transitional housing award is based on athletic performance, academic achievement program and provided case-management services to tenants. and overall character. Mark is a unique athlete who has been She coordinated Operation Blessing through St. Raphael's named to all-state teams in 3 different sports. In baseball, Mark is Catholic Church and was a member of the Social Justice and batting .545 and has an earned run average of 0.26 and a 7-1 Peace Commission. She will long be remembered as a good­ record. A member on the National Honor Society, Mark is natured, caring and selfless person who helped so many in her academically ranked 6th in his class of 350 students at Mt. Ararat community; (SLS 239) (memoriam) High School. We send our congratulations to Mark on receiving Frisbee's 1828 Market located on scenic Pepperrell Cove at this honor and extend to him our best wishes in his future Kittery Point, the oldest family-owned store in America, on the endeavors; (SLS 251) occasion of its 175th Anniversary. We send our congratulations Farwell Elementary School, which is located in Lewiston, on and best wishes to the family and friends of Frisbee's as they the occasion of its 50th Anniversary. During the past half century, celebrate this milestone; (SLS 240) the school has had students and staff from many cultures and Camille Perrin, of Kittery, who has earned the distinction of backgrounds. This diversity has helped to make the school the being named an Honor Essayist of the 2003 graduating class of fine institution that it is today. Its longstanding partnership with 2 Traip Academy. We extend our congratulations to Camille on this area businesses, Hannaford Brothers and the Maine Family achievement; (SLS 241 ) Credit Union has also helped with the school's overall success. Caitlin Thayer, of Kittery, a senior at Traip Academy, who has Known for its annual Pumpkin Fest and other events throughout been selected to receive the 2003 Principal's Award. This award the year, Farwell Elementary School has touched many people in is sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association and is given in the greater Lewiston community throughout its 50-year history. recognition of a high school senior's academic achievement and We send our congratulations to the staff, students and friends of citizenship. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Farwell Elementary School as they celebrate this milestone; (SLS Caitlin on this achievement; (SLS 242) 252) Katie Wilson, of Kittery, a senior Traip Academy, who has Kip O'Brien, of Bangor, who has been named the 2003 been selected to receive the Western Maine Citizenship Award. Volunteer of the Year by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Mr. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Katie on this O'Brien, a firefighter with Bangor since 1988, has been achievement; (SLS 243) instrumental in the past few years in coordinating Bangor Fire Eliza Harris, of Kittery, who has earned the distinction of Department's "MDA--Fill-the-Boot Campaign" at Wal-mart. He being named the Salutatorian of the 2003 graduating class of and his wife also volunteer with the Muscular Dystrophy Traip Academy. We extend our congratulations to Eliza on this Association on their days off. We extend our appreciation to Mr. achievement; (SLS 244) O'Brien for his commitment to the people of Bangor and Melissa Morgan, of Kittery, who has earned the distinction of congratulations to him on his receiving this award; (SLS 253) being named an Honor Essayist of the 2003 graduating class of Scott Bolduc, of Bangor, who is the recipient of the Firefighter Traip Academy. We extend our congratulations to Melissa on this Heroism Award for his act of courage in a fire on December 2, achievement; (SLS 245) 2002. The award is given to an individual or group who performs Kenneth Weymouth, of Camden, on the occasion of his 90th an act of heroism above and beyond the call of duty. We extend birthday, June 8, 2003. Kenneth and Myrtle, his wife of 66 years, our appreciation to Mr. Bolduc for his commitment and dedication have been residents of Camden for almost 60 years. He to the people of Bangor and congratulate him on his receiving this operated the First National Grocery Store for many years. He is a prestigious award; (SLS 254) spiritual leader in his church and is loved and respected by his John Thornton, of Bangor, who is the recipient of the community, family and friends. We extend our congratulations Firefighter Heroism Award for his act of courage in a fire on and best wishes to Kenneth on this very special occasion; (SLS December 2, 2002. The award is given to an individual or group 246) who performs an act of heroism above and beyond the call of Emily Ray, of Augusta, a student at Hodgkins Middle School, duty. We extend our appreciation to Mr. Thornton for his who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's 2003 8th Grade commitment and dedication to the people of Bangor and Citizenship Award. We send Emily our congratulations and best congratulate him on his receiving this prestigious award; (SLS wishes; (SLS 247) 255) Louis Bengtson, of South China, a student at China Middle Casey Perry, of Bangor, who is the recipient of the Firefighter School, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's 2003 8th Heroism Award for his act of courage in a fire on December 2, Grade Citizenship Award. We send Louis our congratulations and 2002. The award is given to an individual or group who performs best wishes; (SLS 248) an act of heroism above and beyond the call of duty. We extend Joel Graham, of Winslow, a student at Winslow Junior High our appreciation to Mr. Perry for his commitment and dedication School, who is recipient of the Secretary of State's 2003 8th to the people of Bangor and congratulate him on his receiving this Grade Citizenship Award. We send Joel our congratulations and prestigious award; (SLS 256) best wishes; (SLS 249) Terry Calderwood, of Camden, on his retirement after 27 Jennifer Dutil, of Augusta, a student at Buker Middle School, years as attorney for the town. We extend our congratulations to who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's 2003 8th Grade Mr. Calderwood and thank him for these years of service; (SLS 257)

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William F. Plummer III and Christine Williams Plummer, of appreciation to Oakhurst Dairy for its commitment to community Georgetown, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, programs during its more than 80 years in business; (SLS 265) June 16, 2003. They have 5 sons, William, Eric, Carroll, Glenn Robert Ho, of Northeast Harbor, on his retirement from the and Robert, and 7 grandchildren. We extend our congratulations Maine Rural Development Council. He has served as the and best wishes to them on this very special occasion; (SLS 258) Executive Director of the Council since it was founded in 1991. Peter Lewis, of South Gardiner, a student at St. Mary's Through Mr. Ho's guidance and effort, Maine became one of the School in Augusta, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's original 9 founding rural development council states in the Nation. 2003 8th Grade Citizenship Award. We send Peter our Mr. Ho has also worked on development issues with the Maine congratulations and best wishes; (SLS 259) Indian Tribes, United States Peace Corps, Teacher Corps, CARE, the following top 10 graduating students in the Richmond American Field Service and Maine Department of Education. He High School class of 2003: Bethany Queior, Katelyn Dickey, has promoted place-based rural economic development for the Allison Tarbox, Melissa Beckwith, Hannah Peppard, Caitlin benefit of Maine's rural communities. Mr. Ho received an Honor Pearson, Sarah Johnston, Darcy Darrow, Amanda Tarbox and Award for "Reinventing Government" from the United States Barb Cumming. We extend our congratulations and best wishes Department of Agriculture in 1999 and the Minority Advocate of to them on their achievements; (SLS 260) the Year Award from the Small Business Administration in 2000. Thomas McCormick, Jr., of Waterville, a member of Boy We extend our appreciation to Mr. Ho for his service to the people Scout Troop No. 436, who has attained the high rank and of Maine and wish him a wonderful retirement; (SLS 266) distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations and the following top 11 graduating students in the Cony High best wishes to Thomas on this achievement; (SLS 261) School class of 2003: Lindsay Sears, Valedictorian; Andrew Professor Kevin Boyle, of Hampden, recipient of the Boulter, Salutatorian; Julia Bean, First Honors Part, Mallory University of Maine's 2003 Distinguished Maine Professor Award. Dumont, Second Honors Part; Daniel Dube; Eileen Eick; Jennifer The prestigious award is presented annually by the alumni Guerrette; Aaron Jones; Brian Miller; Karen Sirois; and Philip association to recognize outstanding faculty achievement. Szela. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to them Professor Boyle has been a member of the Department of on their achievements; (SLS 267) Resource Economics and Policy since 1986 and teaches John and Bonnie Clark, of Farmingdale, on the celebration of environmental economics and environmental policy. He is the their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 12, 2003. Mr. and Mrs. author of over 150 published research papers. While at the Clark were married at Our Lady of the Airways, Hunter Air Force university, he has established himself as a highly effective Base, Savannah, Georgia, where Mr. Clark was stationed. Upon teacher, a ground-breaking researcher and a devoted public their move to Maine, Mrs. Clark worked as an artist and a stay-at­ servant. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to him home mother while Mr. Clark worked in the composing room at on this occasion; (SLS 262) the Kennebec Journal until his retirement. They raised 8 children, Professor Robert Franzosa, of Levant, who is the recipient of all of whom benefited from the lessons of love and hard work that the Presidential Outstanding Teaching Award. A University of their parents taught them. We join their children John, Richard, Maine faculty member since 1983, Professor Franzosa is Bonnie, Carolyn, Ann, Joseph, Charles and Edmund, their 31 associate chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. grandchildren and their 3 great-grandchildren in wishing them a He teaches a wide variety of courses. He is an innovative joyous anniversary and many more years together; (SLS 268) teacher, consistently receiving high ratings in student evaluations Davis Mercier, of Livermore Falls, a student at Livermore and an active and enthusiastic adviser. He has a philosophy of Falls Middle School, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's teaching that engages the student in a community of learning 2003 8th Grade Citizenship Award. We send Davis our where inquiry and understanding are the keys to success. We congratulations and best wishes; (SLS 269) extend our congratulations and best wishes to him on this Hannah Bradstreet, of Wales, a student at Wales Central occasion; (SLS 263) School, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's 2003 8th Helene Gerstein Sky, of Falmouth, beloved wife of Rabbi Grade Citizenship Award. We send Hannah our congratulations Harry Z. Sky, mother of Sherry, Leslie and Beth, and loving and best wishes; (SLS 270) grandmother of Adam, Isabel, Matthew, Dani and Myko. Prior to Heather Parry, of Lisbon Falls, a student at Philip Sugg her retirement, Mrs. Sky was the Director of Child Care at the Middle School, who is a recipient of the Secretary of State's 2003 University of Southern Maine. Previously she had worked for the 8th Grade Citizenship Award. We send Heather our National Education Association in Washington, D.C., serving as congratulations and best wishes; (SLS 271) Executive Director for the Center for Children and Youth. She Frankie Curtis, of Wales, a student at Sabattus Elementary devoted her life to the welfare and well-being of children School, who is a reCipient of the Secretary of State's 2003 8th everywhere, and she was particularly an advocate for children Grade Citizenship Award. We send Frankie our congratulations with autism. Mrs. Sky was a lifelong member of Hadassah. She and best wishes; (SLS 272) will be greatly missed by her loving family and many friends; (SLS Robert A. Kraft, Sr., of Kittery, restaurateur, private pilot and 264) (memoriam) loving family man. Mr. Kraft and his beloved wife, Betty, have Oakhurst Dairy, of Portland, for its launching a major fund­ been well-known as longtime owners and operators of Bob's Clam raising initiative this year on behalf of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hut, a landmark along U.S. Route 1 rated by Forbes magazine as Maine and New Hampshire. Oakhurst Dairy has a long tradition being among its top 40 favorite restaurants in the United States. of civic contribution and participation, and this campaign serves He was devoted to his family and placed his family above all else. as part of a pledge by the company to give 10% of its profits to He will be greatly missed by all who knew him; (SLS 273) programs that benefit the environment. We extend our (memoriam)

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Professor Harlan Onsrud, of Orono, who is the recipient of Nute. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to them on the Presidential Public Service Achievement Award. Professor their achievements; (SLS 279) Onsrud is a member of the Department of Spatial Information Paul William Kiah, son of former Maine Democratic National Science and Engineering. A University of Maine faculty member Committeewoman Madelin F. Kiah and former Brewer Mayor since 1987, he has been the driving force behind numerous public Richard A. Kiah, was recently awarded air medals for his service service initiatives in Maine, around the United States and beyond. in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1966. A member of the United His work has benefited Maine's students and teachers and has States Army 82nd Airborne Division, Lieutenant Kiah flew L-19 added to statewide understanding of the advances in engineering aircraft in the Mekong River Delta. As a pilot flying low-level and science at the university. He is the president of the national reconnaissance missions, Paul routinely experienced enemy fire. University Consortium for Geographic Information Science and is He was instrumental in saving the lives of soldiers trapped behind a nationally recognized leader in the scientific community. He is a enemy lines. Paul was awarded the Bronze Star Medal in 1966 tireless contributor to the university community, lending his but was only recently was awarded the Air Medal with 5 numerals, expertise to efforts such as the university-wide Information the Presidential Unit Citation, the National Defense Service Science Consortium. We extend our congratulations and best Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam wishes to Professor Onsrud on this occasion; (SLS 274) Campaign Medal with device 1960 and the Aviation Badge. Paul Professor Habib Dagher, of Veazie, who is the recipient of and his wife Jane have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. We the 2003 Presidential Research and Creative Achievement extend our congratulations and best wishes to him on achieving Award. Professor Dagher is a BIW Professor of Structural these honors; (SLS 280) Engineering and director of the University of Maine's Advanced Rose Johnson, a native of Augusta, who is celebrating her Engineered Wood Composites Center. A University of Maine 85th Birthday this year with the same energetic spirit that allowed faculty member since 1985, Professor Dagher's innovative work her to serve the community as a dedicated poll worker for many in wood composites has involved the creation of technology that years. The youngest of 8 children, Rose Anne Hickey was born has the potential to positively affect the State's economy. He has on September 27, 1917. She grew up in the shadow of the been at the forefront of advances in wood composites research Capitol at 116 Sewall Street, in a home built by her parents, leading to applications in areas like bridges, construction Thomas Hickey and Marguerite Buckley Hickey. On January 30, materials and ship components. He has been a consummate 1943, Rose married Louis F. Johnson and began a life of scholar since the day he arrived on campus, and his research has adventure, traveling the world with Lou, who served in the United had an enormous impact at state, national and international States Air Force and the Maine Air National Guard. Many moves levels. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to him on later, they settled in South Brewer with their 4 children, Patrick, this occasion; (SLS 275) Michael, Richard and Rose Anne. After years of living in Brewer, Lewiston High School Boys Tennis Team, of Lewiston, upon fate called Lou, Rose and Rose Anne back to Augusta with Lou's winning the Class A 2003 State Championship. It is the Blue promotion to Assistant Adjutant General for the State of Maine. Devils' first state title since winning back-to-back championships Rose proudly resides in Augusta and has 9 grandchildren and in 1994-1995. It is the 8th State championship for the team. We one great-grandchild. We extend our congratulations and best extend our congratulations to the members of the team on this wishes to her on this special occasion; (SLS 281) achievement; (SLS 276) Robert E. Cunningham, of Waterville, beloved husband of Elisabeth Heyward, of Mount Desert, who has been a Linda Cunningham, a respected teacher and an active participant member for 13 years of the Mount Desert Elementary School in his community. Mr. Cunningham taught government at Board, a position that has included service on the Mount Desert Waterville High School for 38 years, retiring in 2002. He was the High School Board and the Union 98 Board. She has served as coordinator of the school's mock trial team for 11 years, advisor to chair of both the elementary and the high school boards, led the civil rights team and co-coordinator of the school's efforts on the $5.9 million elementary school renovation and commencement. Mr. Cunningham was a member of the worked on the recent renovation and addition of the high school Waterville Planning Board, a past member of MEA Legislative arts wing. Her tireless service has advanced education for the Assembly, a member of the United Way Budget Committee and a people of Mount Desert, Mount Desert Island and the State. We member of the Maine Retired Teacher Association. He was also join the community of Mount Desert in thanking Elisabeth for the a member of the First Congregational Church. He enjoyed dedication, commitment and mentoring spirit she has displayed spending time with his family and was passionate about politics during her tenure on the school board. We wish Elisabeth well as and current events. He will be greatly missed by his loving family she directs her skills, knowledge and energy to other community and many friends; (SLS 282) (memoriam) interests; (SLS 277) Issac Luke Stanley, of Owl's Head, who has earned the high Mabel Poland, of Round Pond, who is celebrating her 100th rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We commend Issac for his Birthday on June 13, 2003. She has been a pillar of the Round leadership in designing and building a professional volleyball Pond community all her life, active in the Pythian Sisters, the court at the Johnson Memorial Park in Rockland. We send our Rebekahs, the Grange, the Fortnightly Club and the Round Pond congratulations and best wishes to Issac on this accomplishment; United Methodist Church. She has resided at the Lincoln Home (SLS 283) in Newcastle since October 2001. We extend our congratulations Paul C. Kneeland and Amy Jane Hamilton, of Blaine, who and best wishes to her on this special occasion; (SLS 278) celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary, April 9, 2003. We the following top 10 graduating students in the Lee Academy send our congratulations and best wishes to them on this class of 2003: Christopher Osgood, Jessica Raymond, occasion; (SLS 284) Samantha Braziller, Nicole Worster, Jennifer Crocker, Samuel James P. Connolly, of Corinth, who has attained the high Dill, Brittany Mallett, Jessie Kuester, Jenny Stevens and Riannon rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. For his scout project, James

SA-19 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix designed and built 2 dugouts for the Town of Corinth's years, becoming the director in 1978 and retiring in 1993. She is recreational baseball team. We extend our congratulations and a loyal member of the First Parish Congregational Church in best wishes upon this occasion; (SLS 285) Freeport serving as its clerk and historian for many years. We Charles E. Day, of Lewiston, a well-respected businessman send our congratulations and best wishes to her on this occasion; and developer with a long history of achievements. Mr. Day, the (SLS 289) beloved husband of Sylvia Benson Day, was the president and Warren Bartlett, of Monmouth, for his service on the Maine director of the Benson and Sullivan Company, a wholesale Health Data Organization Board of Directors. Mr. Bartlett was distributor throughout Maine and northern New Hampshire. He appointed in May 1996, served diligently on the board and on was the founder of National Vending Company in 1955, and in several subcommittees. He now steps down as the last original 1959 he founded Value House, with its first catalog showroom in member of the board. We send him our appreciation for his 7 Lewiston. In a decade, he opened a total of 20 showrooms years of public service with the organization and extend our best throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, selling them wishes to him in his future endeavors; (SLS 290) to Supermarket General Corporation in 1971. Mr. Day also Fire Chief Michael Lajoie, of Lewiston, who is completing his founded the International Contracting Company and several term as President of the New England Division of the International jewelry stores in Florida, Virginia, Pennsylvania and the Association of Fire Chiefs. The division provides emergency Washington, D.C. area. He was President of Lewiston service organizations within New England and the international Raceways, Inc., served as president and chair of the Board of community with information, education, services and Directors for Central Maine Medical Center and as president of representation to enhance their professionalism and capabilities the Beth Jacob Synagogue. He also served as President of the in an effort to protect citizens from the devastation of fire, Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association and as environmental, natural and technological emergencies. Chief national treasurer of Hamess Horse International and of the Lajoie has been a member of the Lewiston Fire Department since National Association for Owners and Horsemen and Women. He 1976, becoming chief in 1994. He has been instrumental in was inducted into the New England Harness Writers Hall of Fame developing one of the most progressive and well-trained in 1987, after owning 6 world champions and many other great firefighting programs in the State. We send our appreciation to racing horses. Mr. Day will be greatly missed by his loving family Chief Lajoie for his public service and extend to him our best and many friends; (SLS 286) (memoriam) wishes on this occasion; (SLS 291) the DiMillo family, owners of DiMillo's Floating Restaurant, in Larry Nichols, of Falmouth, on his retirement from coaching Portland, which has received 2 awards: the 2003 Maine Tourism the boys' tennis team at Deering High School. Mr. Nichols Award for Food Service at the annual Governor's Conference on coached the boys' tennis team for 9 years and led the team to a Tourism and the first-ever "Gold" level "Clean Marina" award from record of 115-12 while winning 2 state championships and 6 the Clean Casco Bay Boatyards and Marinas Project sponsored Western Maine championships. We extend our appreciation to by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, the United Mr. Nichols for his dedication and service to his students and States Environmental Protection Agency and the Maine Marine team members; (SLS 292) Trade Association. The marina award signifies high Gaetano "Doc" Santa Lucia, of Biddeford Pool, on his environmental standards, facility improvements and pollution retirement from the English Department at Deering High School. prevention programs that serve as models for the industry. Mr. Santa Lucia taught at Deering High School for 18 years, Anthony DiMillo opened his first restaurant in Portland in 1954, inspiring his students with a paSSion for literature and the English and today DiMillo's serves more customers than any other language. We extend our appreciation to Mr. Santa Lucia for his restaurant in Maine. We extend our congratulations to Arlene, strong commitment to his students and we wish him well on his Gene, Steven, Dan, John and Chris DiMillo for their more than 40 retirement; (SLS 293) years on the Portland waterfront and for their 2003 food service Blue Hill Memorial Hospital, which ranked number one in the award, and we thank them for their dedication to environmental country for excellence in inpatient service for hospitals with one to protection; (SLS 287) 50 beds in a survey conducted by AVATAR International, Inc., for John S. Brill, of Gorham, General Manager of The Coastal service during the last year. Out of 173 participating hospitals, Journal since March 2, 1997. Under his guidance, the paper has Blue Hill Memorial ranked number one for inpatient care in the experienced steady growth, becoming the only newspaper in areas of admissions, discharge, emergency visitor and family America to launch a Sunday edition during the year 2002. John's services, general care and pain management. We recognize the service as a community newspaperman has had an enormous entire staff at the hospital for receiving the highest accolades and positive effect on the City of Bath. He is credited with the success appreciation from their patients and we join the greater Blue Hill of a variety of events in the Bath community, including the area in congratulating the hospital on the acclaimed, high-quality dedication ceremony of the Sagadahoc Bridge, the creation of the health care that they provide to their community; (SLS 294) Main Street Bath program and the Welcome Back to Bath the Town of Surry on its bicentennial celebration, June 20-22, celebration for the officers and crew of USS Winston S. Churchill 2003. The town was originally one of the 6 townships created by and other Bath Iron Works ships. We join the community of Bath the King of England in 1762 and was known as Township NO.6 in sending him our appreciation for his fine leadership at the until petitioning for incorporation as a town in 1803. The town has newspaper and in the community, and extend our best wishes to a rich and proud history of service to the State and the nation. John and his wife, Sandra, as they head west, where John will The residents of Surry have always revered and fully exercised become advertising director of the Wilmington, Ohio News town politics, particularly during a 3-day town meeting in 1933. Journal; (SLS 288) We extend our congratulations to the nearly 1,400 residents of Ann Westervelt, who has been named the Freeport Citizen of the Town of Surry for their tremendous bicentennial celebration the Year for 2003. Ann worked for the B.H. Bartol Library for 25 and wish them continued success and prosperity; (SLS 295)

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the members of Kittery's Traip Academy 4 x 100 relay team, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend consisting of Rob Canley, Rob Rochester, Dan Pearson and Chris our congratulations to Maggie on this accomplishment; (SLS 304) Eager, who won the 2003 Class C State 4 x 100 Relay, setting a Melissa Dexter, of Old Town, who has received the Girl Scout new State record with the time of 44.6 seconds. We send our Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting congratulations to the members of the team on this spectacular and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, feat; (SLS 296) personal growth and community service. We extend our John Hay, of Bremen, who has been chosen as the keynote congratulations to Melissa on this accomplishment; (SLS 305) speaker in the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Kitty Campbell, of Old Town, who has received the Girl Scout Damariscotta River Association on July 26th. As a prominent Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting educator, author and naturalist, Mr. Hay has devoted a lifetime to and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, making people aware of and helping them to appreciate the personal growth and community service. We extend our environment, particularly that of New England. As a founder and congratulations to Kitty on this accomplishment; (SLS 306) past President of the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Michelle Goulette, of Old Town, who has received the Girl Professor of Environmental Studies at Dartmouth College and Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl author of numerous distinguished books on natural history, Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, including the medal-winning The Great Beach, he has continued leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend to carry on the conservation efforts and the distinguished public our congratulations to Michelle on this accomplishment; (SLS service of the Hay family of Massachusetts. In his retirement and 307) as a resident of Bremen, he has continued his commitment to Christine Lynne Dexter, of Old Town, who has received the conservation with additional literary contributions and by assisting Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl in the design of the extraordinary alewife ladder at Damariscotta Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, Mills. The Damariscotta River Association, of which Mr. Hay is a leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend member, shares and promotes his values with respect to our congratulations to Christine on this accomplishment; (SLS estuarine science and marine life. We congratulate Mr. Hay and 308) join the Damariscotta River Association in acknowledging his James Clark, Master Photographer, CR, of Augusta, on the lifetime of achievements; (SLS 297) . occasion of his 80th Birthday, July 23, 2003. A charter and Lovina Irish and William Bryant, Sr., of Canton, on the lifelong member of the Maine Professional Photographers occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They have 10 Association and a member of the national board of Professional children. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to them Photographers of America, he has received numerous regional on this very special occasion; (SLS 298) and national awards for his outstanding accomplishments as a Old Fort Westem as it hosts the first of 2 Kennebec­ photographic craftsman and for his many contributions to the Chaudiere Corridor weekends this summer on July 19 and 20. profession of photography. Throughout the years he has also The Kennebec-Chaudiere Corridor is a joint Maine-Quebec served his community in a variety of ways, including as coach for initiative designed to interpret the shared heritage and YMCA PeeWee Basketball for 25 years, as the Girls Junior experiences of the people of the Kennebec River and Chaudiere Varsity Basketball Coach at Cony High School for 8 years, on his River valleys. The weekends are intended to make Corridor local school board and as a Rotarian. He was also named a Paul residents and the general public more aware of the Corridor's Harris Fellow. Mr. Clark and his beloved wife, Marge, have 3 human history, natural history and cultural heritage. We join the children and several grandchildren. He enjoys sailing and photo residents of the many towns along the Corridor in celebrating the excursions. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. history of the Kennebec-Chaudiere Corridor; (SLS 299) Clark on his birthday and join his family, friends and colleagues in Mike Cushing, of Wilton, for achieving his 1000th hamess proclaiming this day James Clark Day; (SLS 309) racing victory. Mike's family has long been involved in the the historic first flight of an aircraft over Bath, Maine by the harness racing industry. We extend our congratulations to Mike nationally known female aviator, Ruth Bancroft Law, August 9, on his reaching this milestone; (SLS 300) 1913. She held 10,000 people spellbound as she flew her Wright Anna B. Urann, of Sullivan, who will celebrate her 80th Flyer for 23 minutes over Bath, taking off and landing at the Wing Birthday on August 21, 2003. Mrs. Urann is the mother of Arthur Farm field, in one of the biggest attractions to date in what was and Melanie and has 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. then the Town of Bath. Ruth Law earned her pilot's license in We send our congratulations and best wishes to her on this 1912 and became one of the nation's first women aviators, occasion; (SLS 301) astonishing crowds across America and paving the way for many Christopher P. Desjardins, of Madawaska, a member of Boy generations of women pilots. The site at the Wing Farm has met Scout Troop No. 190, who has attained the high rank and the criteria for designation of recognition status with a plaque by distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations and the City of Bath. We acknowledge this historic event on the 90th best wishes to Christopher on this accomplishment; (SLS 302) Anniversary of the first flight over Bath and we extend our Merle and Mabel Johnston, of Fort Fairfield, on the occasion congratulations to the good citizens of the city; (SLS 310) of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, March 28, 2003. We extend Foxwell, as it celebrates 25 years of affordable senior our congratulations and best wishes to them on this very special housing in Kittery. The Foxwell apartments were a dream that occasion; (SLS 303) became a reality of Reverend William Baran, Mildred Leland and Maggie Campbell, of Old Town, who has received the Girl the Kittery, Eliot Senior Housing Corp. We extend our Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl appreciation to Reverend Baran, Ms. Leland and KESHC for their Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, commitment to the citizens of Kittery and Eliot; (SLS 311)

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Leon and Deltha French, of Kittery, on the occasion of their Michael Fuller, of Stockton Springs, a member of Boy Scout 60th Wedding Anniversary, April 16, 2003. We extend our Troop #235, who has attained the high rank and distinction of congratulations and best wishes to them on this very special Eagle Scout. Michael is commended for his leadership in occasion; (SLS 312) planning and supervising the construction of a nature trail on the David E. and Ann E. Blake, of Kittery, on the occasion of their Stockton Springs Elementary School grounds for the benefit of 50th Wedding Anniversary, August 29, 2003. They were married the entire community. We send our congratulations and best at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Kittery. We extend our wishes to Michael on this occasion; (SLS 322) congratulations and best wishes to them on this very special Laila Sholtz-Ames, of Exeter, who has received the Girl occasion; (SLS 313) Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl the Eastern Gazette, the oldest continuously operated Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, business in Dexter, on the occasion of its 150th Anniversary. The leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend newspaper, formerly called The Gem, was founded in 1853 by the our congratulations to Laila on this accomplishment; (SLS 323) Reverend Joseph Witherell. By 1865 the paper was named the Mariah Hanson, of Charleston, who has received the Girl Dexter Gazette. In 1892 it combined with another newspaper, the Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Eastern State, and was renamed the Eastern Gazette. The paper Scouting and is given for excellenee in skills development, has had several owners, including Holman Day, a well-known leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend poet and novelist. It has been published by Robert and Janice our congratulations to Mariah on this accomplishment; (SLS 324) Shank for the past 21 years. We send our congratulations to the Michael Dumont, of Kingfield, on the occasion of his owners, publishers and staff of the Eastern Gazette and extend retirement as a teacher from SAD. #58. We send him our our appreciation to them for the service they provide to the appreciation for his years of dedication and commitment to the communities of central Maine; (SLS 314) youth of our State and extend our congratulations and best the Piscataquis Observer, of Dover-Foxcroft, on the occasion wishes to him on his retirement; (SLS 325) of its 165th Anniversary. George V. Edes opened a printing office Elizabeth Cote-Albro, of Avon, on the occasion of her in Dover and began the publication of the Piscataquis Herald in retirement as a teacher from SAD. #58 after 33 years in the field 1838. In 1842 the name was changed to the Piscataquis Farmer of education. We send her our appreciation for her dedication and again changed in 1847 to its current name. We send our and commitment to the education of the youth of our State and congratulations and best wishes to the owners, publishers and extend our congratulations and best wishes to her on her staff of the Piscataquis Observer on this milestone; (SLS 315) retirement; (SLS 326) Chief John C. Doyle, of Mt. Desert, on his retirement from the Joseph Corcoran, of Kingfield, on the occasion of his Mt. Desert Police Department. Chief Doyle came to law retirement as a teacher from SAD. #58 after 29 years in the field enforcement subscribing to the axiom, "There was never a of education. We send him our appreciation for his dedication situation so bad that it couldn't be made worse by the presence of and commitment to the education of the youth of our State and a cop'" Maintaining that perspective, he served with distinction in extend our congratulations and best wishes to him on his the department for 26 years, rising to the rank of chief. He has retirement; (SLS 327) led the department in that capacity for 9 years. Chief Doyle Judith Dill, of Kingfield, on the occasion of her retirement as a served under and was mentored by Chiefs Maitland Murphy, teacher from SAD. #58 after 26 years in the field of education. Tyrone Smith and Edward Mandell, who saw in John Doyle the We send her our appreciation for her dedication and commitment ability, loyalty and compassion necessary to be a chief. Chief to the education of the youth of our State and extend our Doyle has selflessly served the people of Mt. Desert with congratulations and best wishes to her on her retirement; (SLS professionalism, compassion, guidance, inspiration and a deep 328) commitment to his community. We thank Chief Doyle for his Fulton Ryan, of Kingfield, on the occasion of his retirement service to and protection of the people of Mt. Desert and the State as a teacher from SAD. #58 after 38 years in the field of and we wish him well in his retirement; (SLS 316) education. We send him our appreciation for his dedication and Monica Willey, of Bangor, for her being named a Charles E. commitment to the education of the youth of our State and extend French Medalist, an honor bestowed upon the top graduating our congratulations and best wishes to him on his retirement; seniors at Bangor High School; (SLS 317) (SLS 329) Caleb Canders, of Bangor, for his being named a Charles E. the 175th Anniversary of the Winslow Congregational French Medalist, an honor bestowed upon the top graduating Church, United Church of Christ, which will be celebrated on seniors at Bangor High School; (SLS 318) August 23 and 24, 2003. The church is one of the oldest Elizabeth Mooers, of Bangor, for her being named a Charles continuously used meeting places north of Merrymeeting Bay. E. French Medalist, an honor bestowed upon the top graduating The Ye Female Society for the Support of the Gospel has met in seniors at Bangor High School; (SLS 319) the church for 184 years. We congratulate the congregation and Lucy Gross, of Bangor, for her being named a Charles E. members of the Winslow Congregational Church and extend our French Medalist, an honor bestowed upon the top graduating very best wishes to them as they celebrate its seniors at Bangor High School; (SLS 320) septaquintaquinquecentennial; (SLS 330) Shareen Alley, of Addison, who has successfully completed the Augusta West Little League, winners of the State Little the requirements for the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the League championship. We send our congratulations to the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting and is given for excellence coaches and members of the team on their tremendous season; in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community (SLS 331) service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to the Town of Temple upon the 200th Anniversary of its Shareen on this accomplishment; (SLS 321) incorporation. The town was incorporated on June 20, 1803 with

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50 resident families. We extend our congratulations and best her concern for our lakes and wish her continued success in her wishes to the good citizens of Temple on this bicentennial future endeavors, wherever they may be; (SLS 338) celebration; (SLS 332) Erin Mahoney, of Waupaca, Wisconsin, a member of the Derek Alexander Wyman, of Turner, a member of Boy Scout National Civilian Community Corps, which is a part of Troop No. 187, who has attained the high rank and distinction of AmeriCorps. Erin and 10 other members of the Corps are in Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to him on this Maine under a program sponsored by the Friends of the achievement; (SLS 333) Cobbossee Watershed, a group that aims to educate people on Emily Fissel, of Seattle, Washington, a member of the ways to protect the watershed. The AmeriCorps volunteers, who National Civilian Community Corps, which is a part of are between 18 and 24 years of age, arrived in Maine on July 8th. AmeriCorps. Emily, who is the team leader, and 10 other Team members campaigned for the assignment and say that just members of the Corps are in Maine under a program sponsored being in Maine is a treat. We extend our appreciation to Erin for by the Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed, a group that aims to her concern for our lakes and wish her continued success in her educate people on ways to protect the watershed. The future endeavors, wherever they may be; (SLS 339) AmeriCorps volunteers, who are between 18 and 24 years of age, Deborah Prager, of Sebastopol, California, a member of the arrived in Maine on July 8th. Team members campaigned for the National Civilian Community Corps, which is a part of assignment and say that just being in Maine is a treat. We extend AmeriCorps. Deborah and 10 other members of the Corps are in our appreciation to Emily for her concern for our lakes and wish Maine under a program sponsored by the Friends of the her continued success in her future endeavors, wherever they Cobbossee Watershed, a group that aims to educate people on may be; (SLS 334) ways to protect the watershed. The AmeriCorps volunteers, who Jessica Buchholz, of Salem, Oregon, a member of the are between 18 and 24 years of age, arrived in Maine on July 8th. National Civilian Community Corps, which is a part of Team members campaigned for the assignment and say that just AmeriCorps. Jessica and 10 other members of the Corps are in being in Maine is a treat. We extend our appreciation to Deborah Maine under a program sponsored by the Friends of the for her concern for our lakes and wish her continued success in Cobbossee Watershed, a group that aims to educate people on her future endeavors, wherever they may be; (SLS 340) ways to protect the watershed. The AmeriCorps volunteers, who Landon Morgan, of St. Augustine, Florida, a member of the are between 18 and 24 years of age, arrived in Maine on July 8th. National Civilian Community Corps, which is a part of Team members campaigned for the assignment and say that just AmeriCorps. Landon and 10 other members of the Corps are in being in Maine is a treat. We extend our appreciation to Jessica Maine under a program sponsored by the Friends of the for her concern for our lakes and wish her continued success in Cobbossee Watershed, a group that aims to educate people on her future endeavors, wherever they may be; (SLS 335) ways to protect the watershed. The AmeriCorps volunteers, who Erika Smithson, of Cedar City, Utah, a member of the are between 18 and 24 years of age, arrived in Maine on July 8th. National Civilian Community Corps, which is a part of Team members campaigned for the assignment and say that just AmeriCorps. Erika and 10 other members of the Corps are in being in Maine is a treat. We extend our appreciation to Landon Maine under a program sponsored by the Friends of the for his concern for our lakes and wish him continued success in Cobbossee Watershed, a group that aims to educate people on his future endeavors, wherever they may be; (SLS 341) ways to protect the watershed. The AmeriCorps volunteers, who Justin Lim, of Newberg, Oregon, a member of the National are between 18 and 24 years of age, arrived in Maine on July 8th. Civilian Community Corps, which is a part of AmeriCorps. Justin Team members campaigned for the assignment and say that just and 10 other members of the Corps are in Maine under a being in Maine is a treat. We extend our appreciation to Erika for program sponsored by the Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed, her concern for our lakes and wish her continued success in her a group that aims to educate people on ways to protect the future endeavors, wherever they may be; (SLS 336) watershed. The AmeriCorps volunteers, who are between 18 and Anna Norstedt, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, a member of the 24 years of age, arrived in Maine on July 8th. Team members National Civilian Community Corps, which is a part of campaigned for the assignment and say that just being in Maine AmeriCorps. Anna and 10 other members of the Corps are in is a treat. We extend our appreciation to Justin for his concern for Maine under a program sponsored by the Friends of the our lakes and wish him continued success in his future Cobbossee Watershed, a group that aims to educate people on endeavors, wherever they may be; (SLS 342) ways to protect the watershed. The AmeriCorps volunteers, who Ben Maki, of St. Joseph, Michigan, a member of the National are between 18 and 24 years of age, arrived in Maine on July 8th. Civilian Community Corps, which is a part of AmeriCorps. Ben Team members campaigned for the assignment and say that just and 10 other members of the Corps are in Maine under a being in Maine is a treat. We extend our appreciation to Anna for program sponsored by the Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed, her concern for our lakes and wish her continued success in her a group that aims to educate people on ways to protect the future endeavors, wherever they may be; (SLS 337) watershed. The AmeriCorps volunteers, who are between 18 and Katie Liermann, of Perry, New York, a member of the 24 years of age, arrived in Maine on July 8th. Team members National Civilian Community Corps, which is a part of campaigned for the assignment and say that just being in Maine AmeriCorps. Katie and 10 other members of the Corps are in is a treat. We extend our appreciation to Ben for his concern for Maine under a program sponsored by the Friends of the our lakes and wish him continued success in his future Cobbossee Watershed, a group that aims to educate people on endeavors, wherever they may be; (SLS 343) ways to protect the watershed. The AmeriCorps volunteers, who Mike Siegel, of Hollister, California, a member of the National are between 18 and 24 years of age, arrived in Maine on July 8th. Civilian Community Corps, which is a part of AmeriCorps. Mike Team members campaigned for the assignment and say that just and 10 other members of the Corps are in Maine under a being in Maine is a treat. We extend our appreciation to Katie for program sponsored by the Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed,

SA-23 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix a group that aims to educate people on ways to protect the Carrier for the United States Postal Service. Norman was a watershed. The AmeriCorps volunteers, who are between 18 and member of numerous fraternal organizations, was an avid deer 24 years of age, arrived in Maine on July 8th. Team members hunter, was interested in Maine history and politics and was well­ campaigned for the assignment and say that just being in Maine loved and respected by his family and community. We is a treat. We extend our appreciation to Mike for his concern for acknowledge his dedicated contributions to our State and we our lakes and wish him continued success in his future extend our condolences to his loving family; (SLS 348) endeavors, wherever they may be; (SLS 344) (memoriam) Stephanie Schmermund, of st. Joseph Healthcare in Bangor, Charles "Tony" Major, of Old Town, a member of Boy Scout who has been named Caregiver of the Year by the Maine Hospital Troop #478, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Association. Stephanie has worked for St. Joseph Healthcare for Eagle Scout. We send Tony our congratulations on this 13 years. During that time she has had a tremendous positive achievement and extend to him our best wishes on this occasion; influence on the morale of her peers. She exemplifies (SLS 349) commitment to her patients and their families through her Virginia P. Rines, of Wiscasset, beloved wife of Benjamin L. selflessness and intense focus. She is a "nurse to the core of her Rines, Sr., mother of Pamela, Larry, Benjamin Jr., Robert, Peter, being." The award is presented annually to recognize a caregiver Mark and Ray, and grandmother to 8 children. Mrs. Rines was an who, on a daily basis, demonstrates extraordinary commitment to active member of, and well-known in, her community and was a the delivery of care to patients and their families; (SLS 345) member of several organizations, including the St. Philips Stephanie Beal, Jillian Blow, Jennifer Letendre, Meridith Episcopal Church, the Rebekahs and the Huntoon Hill Grange. Salvas, Amanda Stuart and Sarah Smith of Saco and Thornton Mrs. Rines will be greatly missed by her loving family and her Academy, along with their coaches Linda Ladakakos and Susan many friends; (SLS 350) (memoriam) Skaggs, for the 3rd place finishes of their teams, Maine Magic Robert M. Smith III, of Durham, a member of Boy Scout One and Maine Magic Two, in the United States Twirling Troop #145, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Association National Competition held in Daytona, Florida. Prior Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to to the national competition, the teams each placed first in the Robert on this achievement; (SLS 351) State Twirling Championship and in the 2003 Maine Games. The Philip Winograd, of Hancock, on the occasion of his 90th team members are all Honor Roll Students at Thornton Academy birthday, September 8, 2003. Mr. Winograd is a devoted and their spirit and respect help to make Saco a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, a veteran of World War II, a community. We send our congratulations to the members of businessman and an involved community activist. We extend our Maine Magic One and Maine Magic Two on these outstanding congratulations and best wishes to him on this special occasion; achievements; (SLS 346) (SLS 352) Lorraine E. Duplessie, of North Vassalboro, whose death has Justin Frye, of Holden, who has attained the high rank and saddened her loving family and many friends. Lorraine died with distinction of Eagle Scout, and in extending our congratulations her husband of 56 years, Norman, at her side. She was and best wishes to him on this accomplishment; (SLS 353) employed as a switchboard operator for the telephone company Chris Luce, of Holden, who has attained the high rank and in Connecticut and in Waterville during the early 1940s. She was distinction of Eagle Scout, and in extending our congratulations also employed at the American Woolen Co. as a spinner in North and best wishes to him on this accomplishment; (SLS 354) Vassalboro. After many years as a homemaker, she was Adam Simmons, of Holden, who has attained the high rank employed for more than 20 years as a secretary at the East and distinction of Eagle Scout, and in extending our Vassalboro Elementary School. Lorraine had been a member of congratulations and best wishes to him on this accomplishment; the Vassalboro Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and served as (SLS 355) president. She was also active in the Parent Teacher Brett Frye, of Holden, who has attained the high rank and Association, was a member of the Winslow VFW ladies auxiliary distinction of Eagle Scout, and in extending our congratulations and had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in East and best wishes to him on this accomplishment; (SLS 356) Vassalboro. She was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and David Sawyer, of Holden, who has attained the high rank and Notre Dame football, loved animals and was much loved by her distinction of Eagle Scout, and in extending our congratulations family and her community. We acknowledge her dedicated and best wishes to him on this accomplishment; (SLS 357) contributions to our State and we extend our condolences to her the Kennebec Valley Art Association on the occasion of the loving family; (SLS 347) (memoriam) 40th anniversary celebration of the association's Harlow Gallery in Norman E. Duplessie, of North Vassalboro, whose death has Hallowell. During the past 4 decades the gallery has served as saddened his loving family and many friends. Norman died with one of the most significant focal points for art in the Augusta area. his wife of 56 years, Lorraine, by his side. He was a member of It has hosted countless exhibits of painting, photography and the Vassalboro Fire Department for 40 years, serving his last 15 sculpture, and has served as a location for artists from a wide years as Fire Chief, from 1963 to 1978. He was also a lifetime area to gather, share ideas and practice their craft. We send our member of the Maine Fire Chiefs' Association and other congratulations to the Kennebec Valley Art Association on this organizations in his field. During the Depression, Norman was a milestone and extend to the association our best wishes for its member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was a United continued success; (SLS 358) States Army veteran of World War II and served in Europe with the Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro, the State's only 36- the 90th Infantry Division with the rank of sergeant. He graduated hole golf course. A family-owned and family-operated business, from the Technical Institute of Radio and Television Repair in Natanis hosts more than 70 corporate and charity outings a year. Hartford, Connecticut in 1953. He was employed for 35 years at The golf course also has hosted the Maine high school boys and Fortin's TV and Appliance in Winslow and was also a Star Route girls state championships each fall, as well as serving as home to

SA-24 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix several area high school golf teams. We congratulate Natanis on Custer held open the car door for Mr. Potter to go in and cut the completion of the new 18-hole Tomahawk Course and extend our straps of the car seat, which were holding the boy in the vehicle. best wishes for many more years of success; (SLS 359) He then successfully removed the boy before the car burst into Sierra Reed, of Sangerville, whose calm composure and flames. We congratulate Mark Potter for his role in the daring quick actions helped to save the life of a man injured in a car rescue of an endangered child. His courage and bravery will be crash on August 22, 2003. We send 15-year-old Sierra our long remembered; (SLS 366) appreciation for her act of heroism; (SLS 360) Adriana Wing, of Caribou, who has received the Girl Scout the Augusta West All-Stars, 2003 Maine State Little League Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting Champions and finalists at the New England Regional and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, Championship: Jacob Rutt, Patrick Norwood, Mustafa personal growth and community service. We extend our Hazzenzada, Taylor Boutin, Matt Childs, Garrett Lucas, Jake congratulations to Adriana on this accomplishment; (SLS 367) Lachance, Ryan Minoty, Aaron Allen, T. Jay Vallee, Chris Kathleen Lewis, of Caribou, who has received the Girl Scout Robinson, Jake Knox and Cory Clarke; and Manager Thomas Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting Vallee, Coach Scott Boutin and Coach Norm Rutt. We and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, acknowledge the hard work, talent and sportsmanship that this personal growth and community service. We extend our team has displayed and we extend our congratulations to them on congratulations to Kathleen on this accomplishment; (SLS 368) this accomplishment; (SLS 361) Nicole McCluskey, of Caribou, who has received the Girl Bob Browne, of Vassalboro, well-known Natanis Golf Course Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl owner and general manager. Mr. Browne was the mastermind Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, behind the expansion of the Natanis course to 27 holes in the leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend 1990s and more recently to 36 holes, creating the State's first 36- our congratulations to Nicole on this accomplishment; (SLS 369) hole course. The Browne family is one of the most prominent golf Katherine Wilcox, of Caribou, who has received the Girl families in the State, owning Lakewood Golf Course in Madison Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl and formerly owning Moose River Golf Course in Jackman. Mr. Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, Browne was known as a hard worker and an easygoing guy, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend never asking his employees to do a task that he wouldn't do our congratulations to Katherine on this accomplishment; (SLS himself. He loved the golf course and could often be seen playing 370) with family and friends at the end of a workday. Mr. Browne will Lieutenant Herbert R. Morse, Jr., of Hermon, on the occasion be greatly missed by his loving family, many friends and his of his retirement from the Maine State Police after 42 years of beloved community; (SLS 362) (memoriam) dedicated service. Lieutenant Morse joined the Maine State Richard W. Cost, on his inauguration as the President of the Police May 29, 1961 after serving with ttie United States Marine University of Maine at Fort Kent, September 19, 2003. His formal Corps. Since 1982 he has served with Troop E, overseeing the investiture as the ninth president of the university coincides with Maine State Police troopers in Penobscot and Piscataquis the 125th Anniversary of the University of Maine at Fort Kent. We counties. We send Lieutenant Morse our appreciation for his extend our congratulations and best wishes to him on this service and commitment to the Maine State Police and the people occasion; (SLS 363) of our State and extend to him our congratulations and best James Dugal, a native of the St. John Valley and a longtime wishes on his retirement; (SLS 371) teacher at Madawaska High School, who has been named Willard Brannen, of East Millinocket, on his retirement from Outstanding Biology Teacher for 2003 for the State of Maine by the East Millinocket Police Department after 27 years of the National Association of Biology Teachers. Mr. Dugal has dedicated service. He also served the communities of Island taught biology at Madawaska High School for his entire 32-year Falls and Medway for several years before settling in East career and was chosen to be honored as a stellar example in his Millinocket. We acknowledge his service to his community and to field. As part of this award, Madawaska High School will receive his State, and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to a donation of laboratory equipment. We extend our him on his retirement; (SLS 372) congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Dugal on this Roland L. Marcotte, of Lewiston, prominent business leader, accomplishment (SLS 364) respected civic leader and devoted family man. A veteran of David Custer, of Parkman, for his role in saving the life of 3- World War II, Mr. Marcotte served in the Medical Corps and as a year-old Evan Moody, whom he helped from a burning car. David First Lieutenant and pilot in the United States Air Force was Custer and Mark Potter rescued the boy from a car that had gone decorated by the French Provisional Government. He was former off a dirt road and tumbled halfway down a 20-foot embankment Mayor of Lewiston, elected in 1952, 1953 and 1964. He also and that had begun to fill with toxic smoke. Mr. Custer held open served on the City Council. As Mayor, Mr. Marcotte was the door of the car, which rested precariously on one side, as Mr. instrumental in promoting initiatives that included hiring a City Potter got the child. The car burst into flames minutes later. We Manager and construction of a circumferential highway for the congratulate David Custer for his role in the daring rescue of an area and other large city infrastructure projects that serve the endangered child. His courage and bravery will be long residents to this day. Mr. Marcotte, owner of Marcotte Chevrolet, remembered; (SLS 365) was on numerous boards of businesses and public works. He Mark Potter, of Canaan, for his role in saving the life of 3- served as Trustee, Vice President and President of Central Maine year-old Evan Moody, whom he helped from a burning car. Mark Medical Center. He was a member of many fraternal and church Potter and David Custer rescued the boy from a car that had groups. We acknowledge his dedicated service to this community gone off a dirt road and tumbled halfway down a 20-foot and to his State. He will be greatly missed by his loving family, embankment and that had begun to fill with toxic smoke. Mr. neighbors and many friends; (SLS 373) (memoriam)

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Alphonse "AI" Jandreau, of Millinocket, on his retirement from serve as a lasting tribute to the citizens of Farmingdale who have the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge #1521, after risked their lives for their country by serving in the United States 27 years of maintaining the lodge. We acknowledge his many Armed Forces. We extend our congratulations to the committee years of service and we extend our congratulations and best on its achievement; (SLS 382) wishes to him on his retirement; (SLS 374) Christopher Hart, of Springvale, who has attained the high Robert Boyd and Kitty McKee Boyd, of Boothbay Harbor, rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our who have been nominated to receive the Maine Merchants congratulations and best wishes to Christopher on this Association 2003 Retailer of the Year Award. Bob and Kitty Boyd accomplishment; (SLS 383) bought Boothbay Region Greenhouses in 1982 and celebrated Jazmin Kozura, of Fort Fairfield, who has received the Girl the 21 st anniversary of owning the business in March. They are Scout Silver Award in recognition of her excellence in skills well respected and active members of the Boothbay region development, leadership, personal growth and community community and of the Maine State Florists' and Growers' service. We send our congratulations to her on this achievement; Association. We extend our congratulations to them on this (SLS 384) recognition of their many achievements; (SLS 375) Sheryl Letarte, of Fort Fairfield, who has received the Girl Skowhegan Police Chief Butch Asselin, who has been Scout Silver Award in recognition of her excellence in skills elected President of the Maine Chiefs of Police Association. We development, leadership, personal growth and community extend our congratulations to Chief Asselin on being elected service. We send our congratulations to her on this achievement; president and we extend our best wishes to him; (SLS 376) (SLS 385) Lorraine Langlois, of Lewiston, who is the recipient of the Mary Sullivan, of Fort Fairfield, who has received the Girl Maine Long-term Care Ombudsman Program and Maine Health Scout Silver Award in recognition of her excellence in skills Care Association's 2003 Excellence in Resident Care Award. Ms. development, leadership, personal growth and community Langlois is the staffing coordinator for d'Youvilie Pavilion, the service. We send our congratulations to her on this achievement; nursing home affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital. She has served (SLS 386) the residents of D'Youvilie Pavilion for 29 years. We extend our Rose Montee, of Fort Fairfield, who has received the Girl appreciation to Lorraine for her commitment to the citizens of Scout Silver Award in recognition of her excellence in skills Lewiston and send her our congratulations and best wishes on development, leadership, personal growth and community her receiving this award; (SLS 377) service. We send our congratulations to her on this achievement; the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston, on the (SLS 387) celebration of the ninety-second anniversary of the founding of the Literacy Volunteers of Augusta, as the members the Republic of China on October 10, 2003. We send our celebrate the organization's 30th Anniversary. The Literacy congratulations and best wishes on this occasion; (SLS 378) Volunteers of Augusta promotes and fosters increased literacy for Fire Chief Norman Cyr, of Madawaska, for his 34 years of adults who have low literacy skills or whose native language is not dedicated service to the Madawaska Fire Department. Chief Cyr English through volunteer tutoring. We acknowledge the joined the fire department in 1969 and 10 years later became dedicated service of the members of the group and we extend our chief. Chief Cyr is one of just 5 chiefs to have led the Madawaska congratulations and best wishes to them for continued future Fire Department in its 75 year history. We extend our success; (SLS 388) appreciation to Chief Cyr for his commitment to the citizens of George and Joyce Heussler, of Litchfield, who were married Madawaska and to the State; (SLS 379) 50 years ago on September 13, 1953 in Litchfield. Even though the Madawaska Fire Department on the occasion of its 75th George's military career has taken the couple all over the world, Anniversary. The department was organized in 1928 with 16 they decided in their retirement to return to where their married volunteers, no fire station and no fire truck. Today there are 62 life began. Both George and Joyce are active in the American members with 2 fire stations and several trucks. The department Legion organization. They have 3 devoted and caring children, is composed of paid call volunteers, both men and women, who Susan, Diane and Jim, who all share in the celebration of this work other full-time jobs, who train in their free time and off hours Golden Anniversary. We send our congratulations to Mr. and and who have successfully transformed the community from one Mrs. Heussler and extend to them our best wishes for many more that saw on average 75 to 85 fires a year to one that now sees 30 years of happiness together; (SLS 389) to 35 fires a year. The fire department was the first department Emily Blake, of Norway, on the occasion of her 100th north of Augusta to establish the Learn Not to Burn program in birthday, November 26, 2003. We extend our congratulations and schools. The department currently has a Hazmat Team and a best wishes to her on this very special occasion; (SLS 390) Rescue Team. We extend our appreciation to the members of Kevin McCrilis, of Westbrook, who has been named Maine's the Madawaska Fire Department for their commitment and Bus Driver of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best dedication to the town and extend our best wishes to them as wishes to Mr. McCrilis on this achievement; (SLS 391) they celebrate their 75th Anniversary; (SLS 380) the Center for Environmental Enterprise, of South Portland. Jason Roberge, of Biddeford, a member of Boy Scout Troop The center is the State's oldest and most successful business No. 308, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle incubation program for start-up technology companies. We send Scout. We extend our congratulations to Jason on this our appreciation to the Center for Environmental Enterprise for its achievement; (SLS 381) extraordinary job in aSSisting companies that want to do business the hard work and dedication of the War Memorial in Maine and extend our best wishes to the center for its Committee of Farmingdale. Committee members Harold Hersom, continued success; (SLS 392) Albert Giberson, Loring Smith and Sandy Choate have worked to Brims Ness Corporation, on its graduation from the Center establish the War Memorial at the Farmingdale Town Office to for Environmental Enterprise. Located in South Portland, the

SA-26 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix center is the State's oldest and most successful business years. He is also a past national sergeant-at-arms for the incubation program for start-up technology companies. Brims American Legion. He is a current member of the National Ness Corporation was founded by John H. Merrill in the late Americanism Commission and has been the chair of Boys State 1990s. The company develops sensor technologies for detecting since 1989. We send our appreciation to Mr. Paradis for his fluid-borne contaminants. The company plans to relocate to years of dedicated service to the American Legion and extend our Millinocket this fall. We send our congratulations and best wishes best wishes to him on this occasion; (SLS 402) to Brims Ness Corporation on this occasion; (SLS 393) Kevin Clark, of Farmingdale, who has attained the high rank Holy Terra Products, Incorporated, of Portland, on its and distinction of Eagle Scout. Kevin's project was organizing an graduation from the Center for Environmental Enterprise. animal awareness day and fundraiser for the Kennebec Valley Located in South Portland, the center is the State's oldest and Animal Shelter. He had several presenters at the event, which most successful business incubation program for start-up included a State Police K-9 unit, guide dogs, dog sleds and fish. technology companies. Holy Terra was founded by Dr. Jim White He accepted donations, sold food and had a silent auction, raising and Neil Cambridge for the purpose of providing a line of $400 for the shelter. Kevin has been in scouting since 1992. We environmentally friendly insect repellents. We send our extend our congratulations to Kevin on this achievement; (SLS congratulations and best wishes to Holy Terra Products on this 403) occasion; (SLS 394) Reverend Nancy Platt, of Augusta, who is retiring after 19 Lewiston Fire Chief Michel A. Lajoie, who has been selected years of service to the parishioners of St. Matthew's Episcopal as "Fire Chief of the Year" by the Maine Municipal Association. In Church in Hallowell. Reverend Platt is a pioneer in the women's his nomination, Chief Lajoie was commended for his character, rights movement in the Episcopal Church. She oversaw the integrity and goodness as a person. He started his career as expansion and improvement in the church facilities. She worked firefighter in 1976 and was made chief in 1994. We acknowledge to make the church a resource for the greater community through his dedication and his service to his profession, to the City of efforts like the Elderly Day Care Program, the after school Lewiston and to the State of Maine. We extend our program, opening the doors of the church to community meetings congratulations to Chief Lajoie on his receiving this honor; (SLS and support groups and by encouraging the young to participate 395) in the church. We acknowledge her dedicated service to the the First Congregational Church, of Waterville, on the church and community. Reverend Platt will be missed by all who occasion of its 175th Anniversary. We send our congratulations knew her; (SLS 404) and best wishes to the members and friends of the church on this Pat Conway, of Portland, who was named a member of the very special anniversary; (SLS 396) 2003 All-State Tennis Team. As a junior, Pat won the boys state Ryan A. Henry, of Augusta, a member of Boy Scout Troop singles tournament. He reached the state finals as a sophomore No. 603, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle and the semifinals as a senior. Pat graduated from Deering High Scout. We extend our congratulations to Ryan on this School in 2003. We extend our congratulations to Pat on this achievement; (SLS 397) achievement; (SLS 405) Benjamin J. Dumont, of Brunswick, a member of Boy Scout the Honorable Catherine "Kay" Lebowitz, of Bangor, who is Troop #621 in Bath, who has attained the high rank and being honored by the Maine Businesses for Social Responsibility, distinction of Eagle Scout. We send our congratulations and best the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce, the City of Bangor wishes to Benjamin on this accomplishment; (SLS 398) and Keep Bangor Beautiful in appreciation of her dedication and Andrew Theriault, of Wiscasset, a member of Boy Scout commitment to public service and her many contributions to the Troop #621 in Bath, who has attained the high rank and common good. Kay's involvement in her community and State is distinction of Eagle Scout. We send our congratulations and best extensive. She was on the Bangor City Council for 2 years while wishes to Andrew on this accomplishment; (SLS 399) working on several boards and commissions. In 1982, she was Roland Bailey, of Woolwich, recipient of the first elected to the Maine State Legislature where she served for 10 Distinguished Service Award given by the Woolwich Historical years. We send our appreciation to Kay for her years of service Society. Mr. Bailey has served the society and the town in to the citizens of our State and extend to her our congratulations numerous capacities for many years. He is renowned for his on this occasion; (SLS 406) encyclopedic knowledge of the genealogy of Woolwich families Elizabeth M. "Polly" Gosselin, of Oakland, on the occasion of and for his generosity in guiding people in researching their roots. her retirement as a Senior Program Analyst in the Office of He has contributed to the writing of The History of Woolwich, Legislative Information Services. Polly has dedicated 27 years of Maine: a Town Remembered, and writes the Roots page for the service to State Government, spending the last 24 years as a quarterly Woolwich Times. He has been a board member of the member of the Legislative staff. Her enormous talents, her Woolwich Historical Society, and has served on various willingness to offer assistance and expertise and the good humor committees and as a museum guide. We extend our with which she has performed her duties have made her an congratulations to Mr. Bailey on his receiving this award; (SLS invaluable asset to the workings of the Legislature and have won 400) her the affection and respect of her coworkers. We join Polly's Chris Vachon, of Lewiston, who won a Silver Medal in the coworkers in sending our congratulations and best wishes to her golf competition at the Special Olympics World Summer Games for a happy, healthy and fulfilling retirement; (SLS 407) held in Ireland. We send Chris our congratulations on this Elizabeth F. Dodge, of Easton, on the occasion of her 90th accomplishment; (SLS 401) Birthday celebration, November 3, 2003, and in extending our Ernest J. Paradis, of Waterville, for his dedication and service congratulations and best wishes to her; (SLS 408) to the American Legion. Mr. Paradis has been the Adjutant of the Healthy Community Coalition, of Farmington, as the Post 5, Bourque-Lanigan American Legion in Waterville for 20 Maine Cancer Foundation's "Cure Breast Cancer for Maine"

SA-27 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix campaign 2003 Citizen Advocate Organization of the Year; (SLS We send our congratulations to John on this achievement; (SLS 409) 417) Joan Orr, of Rome, as the Maine Cancer Foundation's "Cure Kristen Eugley, of Lincolnville, who has successfully Breast Cancer for Maine" campaign 2003 Citizen Advocate of the completed the requirements for the Girl Scout Silver Award. This Year; (SLS 410) is the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting and is given for Marion Walker Morris, of Lebanon, on the celebration of her excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and 100th Birthday, December 4, 2003. She was born in Quincy, community service. We send our congratulations and best Massachusetts and currently holds the Boston Post Cane as the wishes to Kristen on this accomplishment; (SLS 418) oldest citizen of Lebanon. We extend our congratulations and Emma Paddy Brown, of Brooks, who is the recipient of the best wishes to her on this special occasion; (SLS 411 ) Boston Post Cane as the oldest resident of the town. We extend Colin Arnold "Arnie" Hall, of Jefferson, for his quick thinking our congratulations and best wishes to her on this occasion; (SLS and resolute bravery, which saved the life of a fellow citizen on 419) August 4, 2003. Arnie came to the rescue of William Plossay, of Bob and Isabel Maresh, of Belmont, upon the celebration of Jefferson, who was trapped in his vehicle and rapidly sinking in a their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Maresh were pond after his vehicle left the road. Arnie responded to praise of married in 1953 in Monroe by Reverend Charles Quine. Mr. his heroism from the Lincoln County Sheriffs Department by Maresh has spent his working years as a sawyer and laborer. saying that "anyone would have done the same thing." We honor Mrs. Maresh is a homemaker and has been a published him for his bravery and his modesty; (SLS 412) genealogical researcher for 25 years. They raised 7 children and Irene Leclair, of Westbrook, on the occasion of her 80th have 18 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. The birthday, November 5, 2003. Irene worked at S.D. Warren until greatest joy of their life together continues to be the special times her retirement after 40 years. She currently resides at they share with family and friends. We extend our congratulations Presumpscot Commons, the former Westbrook High School from and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Maresh on this occasion; (SLS which she graduated 62 years ago. We send our congratulations 420) and best wishes to her as she celebrates her 80th birthday; (SLS Don and Faith Garrold, of Searsport, upon the celebration of 413) their 50th Wedding Anniversary, July 18, 2003. Married in Liberty Skip Chapelle, of Veazie, on his induction into the 2003 New in 1953, the Garrolds have lived in Searsport for 45 years, where England Basketball Hall of Fame. Mr. Chapelle coached at the Mr. Garrold is still active in his own business. Mrs. Garrold has University of Maine from 1971 to 1988, and holds the record of worked as an education teacher and administrator and as a Head 217-226 wins during his 17-year career at the university. He also Start director and is currently a member of the adjunct faculty at coached at Maine Central Institute. As a player at the University Eastern Maine Community College. The greatest joy of their life of Maine from 1959-1962, he led his team in scoring and held 12 together continues to be the special times they share with family individual records. Three of his records for free throws still and friends. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to remain. He is also the 7th highest scorer at the university, Mr. and Mrs. Garrold on this occasion; (SLS 421) scoring 1,352 pOints over 67 games. We send our Ralph Peaslee, of Appleton. Mr. Peaslee was born in Lynn, congratulations and best wishes to Coach Skip Chapelle on this Massachusetts and lived in Massachusetts until he moved to honored occasion; (SLS 414) Appleton in 1987. He was a machinist at General Electric for 23 Lindsey Snyder, of Bangor, who has been selected to years and he served in the United States Navy during World War participate in the National Young Leaders Conference in II. Mr. Peaslee was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and Washington, D.C. The conference is a leadership development great-grandfather and he will be sadly missed by his family and program for high school students who have demonstrated friends; (SLS 422) (memoriam) leadership potential and scholastic merit. Lindsey, a member of the memory of Mildred G. Pettengill, of Freeport, on the the National Honor Society at Bangor High School, will be one of occasion of the dedication of the library at the Mast Landing approximately 350 outstanding scholars at the conference. We School in her honor. The late Miss Pettengill, affectionately send our congratulations and best wishes to Lindsey on this known as "Millie" to family and friends, was born in 1882. A occasion; (SLS 415) former student at the original one-room Mast Landing School, she Maine View Business Magazine, the television forum for was a beloved resident of her community and well-remembered Maine business, which will celebrate 15 years of public affairs by many for her love of reading and learning. We join the good programming in November of 2003. The show is produced and citizens and friends of the Town of Freeport in honoring this hosted by Mary D. Mayo-Wescott, well-known for her beloved woman on December 16, 2003, Mildred "Millie" G. professionalism and knowledge of public and civic affairs. A Pettengill day; (SLS 423) production of Maine Light Productions, the show has become a Lindsay Savage, of Newburgh, a member of Girl Scout Troop dynamic and highly respected advocate for a vibrant business #759, who has successfully completed the requirements for the climate and good jobs for Maine people. It is broadcast on Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Adelphia-9 and currently reaches Central Maine, Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, Lewiston/Auburn, Sebago Lake, Kennebunk and Kennebunkport leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend and will soon be broadcast over 90% of the State. We send our our congratulations and best wishes to Lindsay on this congratulations to Maine View Business Magazine on the accomplishment; (SLS 424) occasion of this milestone anniversary and extend our best Myra Shannon, of Newburgh, a member of Girl Scout Troop wishes for its continued success; (SLS 416) #759, who has successfully completed the requirements for the John Paul, of Auburn, a member of Boy Scout Troop #111, Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development,

SA-28 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend Sara Belisle, of Bangor, who has received the Girl Scout our congratulations and best wishes to Myra on this Gold Award, the highest award a Senior Girl Scout can receive. accomplishment; (SLS 425) The award recognizes excellence in skill development, Hilma Ambrose, of Patten, who will join her loving family and leadership, personal growth and community service. Sara is a friends at a party on November 29th in honor of her 90th birthday, Senior Girl Scout in Girl Scout Troop #138 of the Abnaki Girl November 22, 2003. The mother of 2 daughters, the Scout Council. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to grandmother of 6 children and the great-grandmother of 12 her on her achievements; (SLS 435) children, she and her late husband raised their family in Sherman Lee Woodward, of Belfast, who has received the 2003 Mills where he was employed at the Sherman Lumber Company. Modern Woodmen of America Citizen Award for his dedication, She later sought employment at the local post office, retiring as leadership and charitable contributions. We extend our the acting Postmaster at Sherman Mills, after a number of years congratulations and best wishes to him on this occasion; (SLS of dedicated public service. Mrs. Ambrose was a member of the 436) Church in Sherman Mills and helped with many of its fund-raisers. Aaron H. Rose, of Appleton, a member of Boy Scout Troop Well-known for her sweet disposition and always finding the fun No. 207, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle side of everything, she continues to enjoy playing the piano, Scout. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Aaron reading books, watching movies and driving her car. We join her on this achievement; (SLS 437) family and friends in extending to her our congratulations and best the Belfast High School Girls Soccer Team, who won the wishes as she celebrates the occasion of her birthday; (SLS 426) 2003 Eastern Maine Class B Title by defeating the Caribou Ed Feeney, of Portland, on his induction into the New Vikings with a score of 1-0. We extend our congratulations and England Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003. Mr. Feeney has been best wishes to the team on this victory; (SLS 438) the girls' basketball coach at Portland High School for 25 years. Sharon Swartworth, of Virginia, who was among 6 soldiers During that time, his teams have won 3 State titles and 12 killed when their Black Hawk helicopter went down near the Tigris Western Maine titles. We send our congratulations and best . River in Iraq. Sharon, a chief warrant officer in the Judge wishes to Coach Feeney upon his receiving this distinctive honor; Advocate General's Corps, served as the primary advisor to the (SLS 427) Judge Advocate and was also the operations director for legal Dylan Armajani, of Portland, who was named to the 2003 technology. A 26-year veteran of the Army, she was a dedicated Western Maine Conference Boys First Team Lacrosse All-Stars soldier and had been on assignments around the world. Sharon, and the 2003 Sunday Telegram Boys All-State Lacrosse Team. the wife of Navy Commander William Swartworth and the mother Dylan played varsity goalie during his 4 years at the Waynflete of William Jr., was the daughter of Bernard Mayo of Litchfield. School. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Dylan We join citizens throughout the nation in sending our heartfelt on these achievements; (SLS 428) sympathy to Sharon's family; (SLS 439) (memoriam) Benjamin Bustard, of Bucksport, who has earned the Gold Samantha White, of Bradford, who has received the Girl Medal of Achievement from the Royal Ranger Ministry. He is one Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award given in Cadette of only 30 young men in the region in the last 45 years to earn this Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, award. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to him; leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend (SLS 429) our congratulations to Samantha on this accomplishment; (SLS Tiffany Olsson, of Baring, who has successfully completed 440) the requirements for the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the Rhonda Stark, of Cornville, who has been named the 2003 highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting and is given for excellence Clerk of the Year by the Maine Town and City Clerks' Association. in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community Ms. Stark has been employed by the Town of Skowhegan since service. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Tiffany August of 1983. She was elected Town Clerk and Treasurer in on this accomplishment; (SLS 430) 1988, an office she continues to hold. Ms. Stark, a former Dr. Robert L. Martin, of New Sharon, for his contributions to president of the Maine Town Clerk and Treasurer's Association, is Maine law enforcement, culminating in the unique collection of well known for her commitment and dedication to the citizens of historical Maine law enforcement memorabilia on permanent the Town of Skowhegan. She has been instrumental in display at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. We acknowledge preserving the town's old municipal records and in maintaining the Dr. Martin's contributions, and we extend our congratulations and John and Florence Higgins Fund for the educational pursuits of best wishes to him; (SLS 431) graduating seniors. Ms. Stark is currently working with the the Belfast High School Football Team, upon its winning the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by hosting an on-line 2003 Class B State Championship in a game against Gorham pilot program for purchasing hunting and fishing licenses. She High School, 28-16. We extend our congratulations and best has completed Maine's Municipal Leadership Program and wishes to the team on this accomplishment; (SLS 432) dedicates much of her time to the Maine Town and City Clerks' Travis Thornton Wallace, of Calais, who has attained the Association mentor program. Currently the President of the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout, and in extending our Somerset County Clerks' Association, she is a former president congratulations and best wishes to him on this occasion; (SLS and member of the Maine Town and City Clerks' Association 433) Board of Directors. We send our congratulations and best wishes Donald A. Moody, of Cumberland, a member of Boy Scout to Ms. Stark upon her receiving this distinctive honor; (SLS 441) Troop No. 58, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Joseph D. Lizzotte, of Windsor, a member of Boy Scout Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Donald on this Troop #609, who has earned the high rank and distinction of achievement; (SLS 434) Eagle Scout. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Joseph on this achievement; (SLS 442)

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the City of Belfast on its sesquicentennial. The town was throughout his life, and his wit and charm endear him to everyone incorporated in 1773 and became a city in 1853. Belfast was the who has the good fortune to meet him. We extend our first town to be incorporated on the Penobscot waters. Its name congratulations and best wishes to him on this centennial betrays its Irish origin. The water power of the Goose River and celebration; (SLS 447) the Little River powered the saw mill, the tannery, the grist mill, Daniel P. Viens, of Waterville, a member of Boy Scout Troop the fulling mill and the trip hammer. Belfast grew during the #436, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle 1800s from a settlement to a prosperous city of industry made up Scout, and in extending our congratulations and best wishes to mostly of merchants, shipbuilders and farmers. During that time him on his achievement; (SLS 448) many elaborate homes were built in the area. In the 1900s the Chief David A. Clukey, of Dexter, on the occasion of his railroad played an important part in the growth of Belfast. We retirement from the Dexter Police Department. Chief Clukey send our congratulations and best wishes to the good citizens and joined the police department in 1962 as a reserve officer and friends of the City of Belfast as they celebrate the city's 150th successfully rose through the ranks to Sergeant, later being birthday; (SLS 443) promoted to Chief of Police in the mid-1970s. He has served the Walter E. Webber, of Yarmouth, upon being elected town and the people of this State with distinction for nearly 42 Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council for the years. We extend him our congratulations and wish him the best Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States. Mr. Webber in his future endeavors; (SLS 449) . is a graduate of the Boston University School of Law, and he was Emily Spinney, of Corinth, who has received the Girl Scout a senior director at Jensen Baird Gardner & Henry law firm in Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting Portland, where he will continue to serve as counsel. Within his and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, community, he has served as a trustee of the Maine Life Care, personal growth and community service. We extend our Inc., and a trustee of the Portland Country Club and has been a congratulations to Emily on this accomplishment; (SLS 450) corporator of Maine Medical Center, a member of the Kiwanis Lauren Cappuccio, of Hudson, who has received the Girl Club and a member of the North Yarmouth Zoning Board of Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Appeals. Within Masonry, ILL. Brother Webber was Master of Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, Casco Lodge No. 36, Thrice Potent Master of Yates Lodge of leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend Perfection, District Deputy Grand Master for the Grand Lodge of our congratulations to Lauren on this accomplishment; (SLS 451) Maine, Commander-in-Chief of Maine Consistory, Active Member Daigle Furniture on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary. The of the Supreme Council, Scottish Rite Deputy for Maine and business, which was founded by Leo James Daigle and Rella member of the York Rite bodies in Portland. As Sovereign Grand Daigle, began as a propane gas supplier. Throughout the years, Commander, ILL. Brother Webber oversees an organization the business has expanded to accommodate the changing needs officially recognized in 1813, and, as the 20th Sovereign Grand of its customers, but has retained its steadfast prominence on Commander, he will continue to foster support for dyslexic Main Street in Madawaska where it all began in 1953. The children through the Masonic Learning Centers for Children, now Daigle's son, Glenn, who currently owns and operates the store, with 46 centers throughout the jurisdiction, inclucing 2 in the State credits the store's success to its customer service and to the of Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to support of its customers. We send our congratulations to Daigle Walter E. Webber on his receiving this honor; (SLS 444) Furniture on this milestone and extend our best wishes for the Virginia T. Merrill, of Solon, who gave her home and nearly store's continued success; (SLS 452) 300 acres of land to the Town of Solon for the town's and the Kristy Worthen, of Arkansas, who initiated the "Shedding local historical society's benefit. Ms. Merrill, a former teacher of Light Tour," a project designed to educate the public about mental School Administrative District 59, has served as town historian for health issues. She designed a mental health flag at the request of years. The house on South Main Street will be used to house the the National Alliance for the Mentally III of Arkansas. Arkansas' historical society, which was formed 4 years ago. We Lieutenant Governor was so impressed with Kristy's story and the acknowledge Virginia Merrill's generous civic gift and her flag she made that he asked the National Lieutenant Governors dedication to her community and her State. We extend our Association to fly the flag one day at each state capitol to focus congratulations and best wishes to her; (SLS 445) attention on mental health issues and help erase the stigma and Paul A. Cote, of Lewiston, a practicing attorney and founding dispel the myths associated with mental illness. She has visited partner of Cote, Cote, Hamann and Fournier. Mr. Cote was very 14 states and Washington, D.C. We welcome Kristy to the State civic-minded. At various times, he served on the Lewiston School of Maine and congratulate her on her quest to educate people Board, the Lewiston City Finance Board and the Lewiston Charter about mental illness; (SLS 453) Commission. He was also a chair of the Maine State Young Ryan K. Billings, of Deer Isle, who has attained the high rank Republicans, the United Way of Androscoggin County and the and distinction of Eagle Scout, and in extending our March of Dimes. He served on the boards of Northeast Bank, congratulations and best wishes to him on his achieving this Secor National Bank and Novametrix Corporation. He cherished accomplishment; (SLS 454) times spent with his family and was especially fond of taking them Seth Dutcher, of Springvale, who has attained the high rank snowmobiling at his camp in Eustis. Mr. Cote will be greatly and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to missed by his wife, Joan, his family, many friends and colleagues; Seth on this accomplishment; (SLS 455) (SLS 446) (memoriam) William R. Rogers, of Bath, beloved husband of Marilyn Hart Lynwood B. Hilt, of Union, on the occasion of his 100th Rogers and successful local businessman, whose store, Rogers Birthday, December 28, 2003. Mr. Hilt was born in Hope and Hardware, remains a fixture in the city. He was an effective moved to Union in 1917, where he married his wife and raised his leader on numerous boards, commissions and other three children. 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the Bath Planning Board, the Bath Customs House, Bath Savings congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Havey on this occasion; Institution, the Plant Memorial Home, the local chapter of the (SLS 464) American Red Cross and the trust committee of Bath's United the Augusta Board of Trade, upon receiving a Community Church of Christ. He is especially remembered for his efforts Service Award by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce in towards the restoration of Bath's business district, which has recognition of its contributions towards the quality of life enjoyed become a model of town center gentrification. Mr. Rogers was in the Kennebec Valley. We send our congratulations and best the recipient of the first President's Award from the former Bath wishes to president Paul McClay and the Augusta Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce in appreciation of his dedication and on this occasion; (SLS 465) commitment to the city. He will be remembered by friends and Roger J. Katz, a highly respected Augusta attorney, upon family for his integrity and generosity and will be greatly missed by receiving the Business Person of the Year award by the all; (SLS 456) (memoriam) Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his Bradford George Curry, of Harpswell, a member of Boy Scout contributions towards the quality of life enjoyed in the Kennebec Troop No. 634, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Valley. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Katz Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Bradford on this on this occasion; (SLS 466) accomplishment; (SLS 457) Everett J. Prescott, Incorporated, upon receiving the Pearl Hamlin, of Milo, on the occasion of her 107th birthday. Business of the Year Award by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Mrs. Hamlin was born in Willimantic on February 14, 1897 and Commerce in recognition of its contributions towards the quality of lived in Milo most of her life. She has been active in a variety of life enjoyed in the Kennebec Valley. We send our congratulations activities over the years, including being a plane spotter during to CEO Peter Prescott, President Steven E. Prescott, Chief World War ", cooking at the Milo Hospital and participating in Operating Officer Stan McCurdy and the members of Team EJP many events at the Baptist Church. She was married to Oscar on this occasion; (SLS 467) Hamlin for over 50 years. She has 3 sons, 8 grandchildren, 19 Roger Pomerleau, vice president of NRF Distributors, a great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. We extend partner in the Marketplace at Augusta development and a bank our congratulations and best wishes to her on this very special advisor, upon receiving the Special Service Award by the occasion; (SLS 458) Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his Jeremy Gilbert Turner, of Turner, who has attained the high contributions towards the quality of life enjoyed in the Kennebec rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our Valley. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. congratulations and best wishes to him on his achievement; (SLS Pomerleau on this occasion; (SLS 468) 459) the Gardiner Board of Trade, upon receiving a Community the Charlotte White Center for 25 years of service to the Service Award by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce in people of Piscataquis and Penobscot counties. The center is a recognition of its contributions towards the quality of life enjoyed nonprofit agl~ncy devoted to assisting adults and children with in the Kennebec Valley. We send our congratulations and best needs related to mental retardation and mental health. The center wishes to president Richard Rambo and the Gardiner Board of also assists those with physical handicaps and needs related to Trade on this occasion; (SLS 469) aging. The center was named in honor of Charlotte Hudson John Patches, of Bangor, reCipient of the Professional White, who had devoted much of her time as a member of the Presenters Award from the Atlantic Presenters Association. The Maine Legislature to increasing services for people with Canadian based award recognizes excellence and achievement disabilities. We send our congratulations to the Charlotte White in programming, professionalism and contribution to both Center on this milestone and extend our best wishes for its community life and the tourism industry of Canada. Mr. Patches, continued success; (SLS 460) who is the executive director of the Maine Center for the Arts, is Stiman Steel, upon receiving the President's Award by the the first American to receive this award. We extend our Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce in recognition of its congratulations to him on his receiving this award; (SLS 470) contributions to the quality of life enjoyed in Kennebec Valley. We Maine Maritime Academy, in Castine, upon being named send our congratulations to Ralph and Harry Stiman and their among the top 50 undergraduate engineering colleges in the dedicated employees at Stiman Steel on this occasion; (SLS 461) nation by the U.S. News and World Report. Maine Maritime Simons' Photographic, upon receiving the President's Award Academy, the only state maritime college mentioned, was listed in from the Klsnnebec Valley Chamber of Commerce for its the same category as the United States Military Academy, the contributions to the quality of life enjoyed in the Kennebec Valley. United States Navel Academy, the United States Coast Guard We send our congratulations and best wishes to nationally known Academy, the United States Air Force Academy and the United photographer Ronald C. Simons on this occasion; (SLS 462) States Merchant Marine Academy. We extend our Rebecca's Place, a well-known restaurant located in congratulations to the Maine Maritime Academy on its receiving Augusta, upon receiving the President's Award by the Kennebec this recognition; (SLS 471) Valley Chamber of Commerce in recognition of its contributions Philip O. McCarthy, on the occasion of his retirement after 15 towards the quality of life enjoyed in the Kennebec Valley. We years as Town Manager of Kittery, Maine. Mr. McCarthy is a send our congratulations and best wishes to Nancy and Leo Berg, native of Houlton and was the Town Manager of that town from their family and their 15-member staff on this occasion; (SLS 463) 1981 to 1986. He became Town Manager of Kittery in 1989. He Jack Havey, founder of Ad Media in Augusta, upon receiving was the 1995-1996 President of the Maine Municipal Association the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Kennebec Valley and the 1997-1998 President of the Maine Town and City Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his contributions towards Management Association. We acknowledge his dedicated the quality of life enjoyed in the Kennebec Valley. We send our service to his profession, to his communities and to the State, and

SA- 31 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix we extend our congratulations and best wishes to him on his well­ sponsored the competition as part of its "Get Real, Get Maine" deserved retirement; (SLS 472) campaign; (SLS 479) the Greater Bangor Area Chapter of the National Association Philip Gillett, of Orono, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. for the Advancement of Colored People, on the occasion of its 8th 478, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle annual "Keeping the Dream Alive" breakfast at the University of Scout. We extend our congratulations to Philip on this Maine, which commemorates the life and accomplishments of Dr. accomplishment; (SLS 480) Martin Luther King, Jr. We extend our appreciation to the Greater Ryan Lena, of Orono, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. Bangor Area Chapter of the NAACP for its honoring Dr. King and 478, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle join in commemorating this great American; (SLS 473) Scout. We extend our congratulations to Ryan on this Shirley Kelley, of Southwest Harbor, on his retirement after accomplishment; (SLS 481) nearly 50 years as a barber. Mr. Kelley is a Korean War veteran Dave and Deanna Potter, of Frenchville, recipients of the who attended barbering school in Lewiston in 1954. His barber 2003 Outstanding Conservation Farm Award sponsored by the St. shop has been an institution in Southwest Harbor ever since. John Valley Soil and Water Conservation District. Mr. and Mrs. Over the years thousands have doffed their hats to Shirley Kelley. Potter are the owners and operators of Mountain Ash Farm & We do the same, as we congratulate Mr. Kelley on his business Cattle Company. Over the years, Mr: and Mrs. Potter have won contributions to the community and wish him an enjoyable grants from the Grazing Land Conservation Initiative and the retirement; (SLS 474) United States Department of Agriculture's Sustainable Agriculture Jean Bonville, of Mount Desert, who is retiring after 35 years Research and Education grant program for various programs of service to the town. Ms. Bonville served as the tax collector such as the Intensive Rotational Grazing program, the and treasurer for 17 years after having worked in the offices of Continuous Conservation Reserve Program and the both the tax collector and tax assessor. Ms. Bonville was a role Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Mr. and Mrs. Potter model and served as a mentor for many people in town have continued intensive forage analysis of their pasture land, government. She also served for many years on the Hancock improving and maintaining adequate vegetative cover by using County Budget Committee, overseeing the county budget with the various management methods that include no-till seeding, same care and skill that she used in overseeing the town budget. intensive rotational grazing and soil testing. They have opened We congratulate Ms. Bonville on her service to the town, county their land to the public over the last couple of years for and State and wish her an enjoyable retirement; (SLS 475) educational workshops on pasture productivity sponsored by the George J. Simones, of Lewiston, beloved husband, father United States Department of Agriculture and the St. John Valley and community member. He served in the United States Army Soil and Water Conservation District. We extend our Air Force during World War II with the 707th Signal Aircraft congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Potter for their outstanding Warning Company in the Aleutian Islands. Mr. Simones owned contributions toward the sustainable use of the Valley's natural Simones' Hot Dog Stand, a place where the locals and politicians resources; (SLS 482) met and where several people kicked off congressional Wallie Jandreau, of Fort Kent, recipient of the Conservation campaigns. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Stewardship Award for 2003 sponsored by the St. John Valley Wars Post #22 and of the American Legion. He loved being with Soil and Water Conservation District. Mr. Jandreau owns and people, working outdoors, harness racing, going to county fairs operates, with the assistance of his wife Rachel, the Lot 76 Tree and spending time at his cottage with his family. He will be Farm. This biennial award is given to those who make missed by his family and the hundreds of people he befriended; outstanding contributions toward the conservation of soil, water (SLS 476) (memoriam) and related resources through backyard conservation, education Stephen King, of Bangor, upon his receiving the National and on-the-ground conservation practices. Mr. Jandreau, a Book Foundation 2003 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to Cooperator with the Conservation District since 1975, has American Letters. The medal is given for enriching the "literary demonstrated voluntary implementation of many sound landscape through a lifetime of service or body of work." Mr. conservation practices including participation in the Agricultural King is one of the nation's most popular, imaginative and well­ Conservation Program and the Forestry Incentive Program. His loved authors. His writing career has spanned 3 decades, and his willingness to share his wood lot with students of all ages for more than 200 short stories and 40 books have reached millions educational purposes shows an exemplary attitude toward the throughout the world. He is considered a master and is known for importance of hands-on conservation education. We extend our his support of literacy, both popular and literary. In Maine, he is congratulations to Mr. Jandreau on his receiving this award; (SLS known and loved for his love of his native state and his giving 483) back to the community. We extend our congratulations and best Detective Joseph W. Zamboni, of Milo, on his retirement from wishes to Stephen King on his receiving this prestigious medal; the Maine State Police. Detective Zamboni joined the State (SLS 477) Police in 1982, was promoted to Detective in 1984 and has been Frederick Hammerle, of Sanford, a member of Boy Scout with the Criminal Division since 1985. Detective Zamboni is Troop #317, who has attained the high rank and distinction of responsible for solving numerous cases throughout his 22-year Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to career. In 2000, he was directly responsible for the arrest and him on his achieving this accomplishment; (SLS 478) conviction of James Hicks, serial murderer, bringing closure to 3 Dysart's Restaurant, in Hermon, upon receiving the "Best families who had suffered for years. We extend our appreciation Maine Menu" award in recognition of its presentation and to Detective Zamboni for his dedication to the citizens of the promotion of Maine products. The Division of Market and State; (SLS 484) Production Development in the Department of Agriculture the Portland Area Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, on the occasion of its 24th

SA- 32 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix annual "Keeping the Dream Alive" breakfast, which Donald Guimond, of Fort Kent, who has been named Citizen commemorates the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther of the Year by the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of Commerce King, Jr. Following the breakfast, there was a wreath-laying in appreciation of his dedication and commitment to his ceremony in Monument Square and an interfaith service at the community. Mr. Guimond is well-known and respected for his First Parish Church. We extend our appreciation to the Portland exemplary leadership as the town manager of Fort Kent and for Area Chapter of the NAACP for honoring Dr. King and join in his participation in various organizations, including the Fort Kent commemorating this great American; (SLS 485) Federal Credit Union, the Aroostook Municipal Association, the the 50th anniversary of the Quebec Winter Carnival. The first Maine Beef Producers Association, the St. John Valley Soil and large winter carnival in Quebec, the world's snow capital, took Water Conservation District, the Farm Service Agency County place in 1894. Interrupted by 2 wars and the economic crisis of Committee and the Greater Fort Kent Area Chamber of 1929, the carnival was sporadically resurgent until the second half Commerce. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. of the century. In 1954 a group of business people relaunched Guimond on this honored occasion; (SLS 490) the festivities. The first official edition of the Quebec Winter Margaret Deschaine, of Millinocket, for over a half century of Carnival took place in 1955. For 50 years, the Quebec Winter service as a ballot clerk. Ms. Deschaine remembers when the Carnival has organized the largest and most popular winter ballots were counted by hand. Each year she indicates that it will celebration in the world: The carnival is 3rd on the top list of be her last, but each year you see her at the Stearns High School carnivals. The carnival achieves a perfect balance between gymnasium checking names. We extend our appreciation to Ms. tradition and modernity, history, culture, national heritage and fun. Deschaine for her dedication to the political process and for a job The carnival distinguishes itself by its northern existence and well done; (SLS 491) exudes its presence beyond frontiers due to the increasing Tom Rowe, of Auburn, the bass player and a vocalist with the international recognition of the North. More than a million popular Maine folk band Schooner Fare. Mr. Rowe grew up in participants flock to the carnival sites during the unique event. Auburn and was a graduate of Edward Little High School. In We extend our congratulations to Canada and the City of Quebec 1975, he was invited to join the popular folk and rock group and wish them success in keeping the custom of the Quebec Devonsquare and soon afterward formed the group Schooner Winter Carnival alive for many more years; (SLS 486) Fare with Chuck and Steve Romanoff. Schooner Fare has played Philip L. Geyelin, of Washington, D.C., a journalist with the at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City; the Associated Press and the Wall Street Journal and winner of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, 1970 Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing while he was the editor of D. C.; The Barns at Wolf Trap, a renowned venue in Virginia; and the Op-Ed section of the Washington Post. He was a former in cities across the United States and Canada. Tom Rowe also president of the Gridiron Club, a former board member of Alliance performed with his son Dave as the duo Rowe by Rowe and, Francoise and a member of the Overseas Press Club. Mr. later, with Dave and his old friend Denny Breau as the group Geyelin had a deep appreciation and love for Maine, its natural Turkey Hollow. He was also the music director of the First beauty and its people. He and his family have been longtime Universalist Church in Auburn. Mr. Rowe will be greatly missed summer residents of Mount Desert Island. He gave generously of by his loving family, his peers and colleagues, his many friends his time, talent and expertise. His annual summer lectures, and his numerous fans throughout the state and nation; (SLS delivered at the Claremont Hotel on various aspects of Middle 492) (memoriam) East politics, will be long remembered. At the time of his death, Fred E. Davis, of New Gloucester, beloved husband of Betty Mr. Geyelin was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Davis for 47 years, a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and a College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor. He is survived by his wife of longtime postmaster. Mr. Davis was the president for both the 54 years, Cecilia "Sherry" Parker Sherman Geyelin, 4 children local and the state National Association of Letter Carriers and and 6 grandchildren. We extend our sympathy to them and join National Association of Postmasters. He was also the vice­ them in honoring Philip Geyelin; (SLS 487) (memoriam) president of the Retired Postmasters Association. He served as Charles F. Bragg, II, of Bangor, who is the recipient of the President of the Auburn/Great Falls Federal Credit Union and was 2004 Norbert X. Dowd Award given by the Bangor Region on its Board of Directors for 27 years. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Family tradition, business excellence Tranquil and Scottish Rite lodges and was a 32nd degree Mason and dedication to community service are all values exemplified by and past president of the Kora Shrine Temple Arab Patrol. He Mr. Bragg. He has served on the Bangor Public Library Board, was an active member of the Amvets organization in New the board of trustees of the Bangor Theological Seminary and the Gloucester and was a commander of American Legion Post #153 board of the Mount Hope Cemetery Corporation. He also was a in Auburn. Mr. Davis enjoyed all sports and was a founding member of the State Board of Education, participated on boards member of the Auburn Sno-Groomers. He was also a member of for several local organizations and was a member of the Bangor the Association of Baseball Umpires, working with high school Rotary Club. We extend our congratulations to Mr. Bragg on his and college games. He enjoyed being with his family and looked receiving this award; (SLS 488) forward to annual hunting trips with his sons. Mr. Davis will be Seth Wescott, of Kingfield, on his 2nd-place finish in the greatly missed by his loving family and many friends; (SLS 493) Snowboarder X Men's Final at the 2004 Winter X Games VIII in (memoriam) Aspen, Colorado, January 26, 2004. Seth competed against the Casey Harris, of Bangor, a mental health and human top riders in the world to earn this honor. In the Winter X Games services student at the University College of Bangor, who has VII in 2003, Seth finished 5th in this same event. We extend our implemented the Pillows For Kids Project. The project is congratulations and best wishes to him on this significant designed to provide comfort to children at Acadia Hospital's accomplishment; (SLS 489) children's psychiatric unit by becoming part of each child's plan for coping with the many stresses that illness can bring. We send

SA- 33 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix our appreciation to Casey for implementing this worthwhile project State. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Phil on and extend our best wishes to him for the project's continued these accomplishments; (SLS 499) success; (SLS 494) Jon Godbout, a member of the Biddeford High School the Portland Branch of the National Association for the football team, who has been named an academic All-Star by the Advancement of Colored People, on the occasion of this year's Southwestern Maine Activities Association and has been named annual Martin Luther King, Jr., breakfast, "A Call to Action." The to the association's 1st team in football. He was also named an keynote speaker was Shanta Driver, the National Director of the All-State player. We send our congratulations and best wishes to United for Equality and Affirmative Action Legal Defense Fund. Jon on these accomplishments; (SLS 500) She has been organizing for civil rights for the past 25 years, and Caitlin Brady, a member of the Biddeford High School girls it was she who directed the successful student-intervener defense cross-country team, who has been named an academic All-Star in Grutter v. Bollinger, the University of Michigan Law School by the Southwestem Maine Activities Association. We send our affirmative action case, which presented the broadest and congratulations and best wishes to Caitlin on this deepest defense of affirmative action ever made in a court of law, accomplishment; (SLS 501) exposing the separate and unequal quality of K-12 education, the Amanda Pope, a member of the Biddeford High School field bias inherent in standardized tests, the effects of hostile racial hockey team, who has been named a member of the 1st team in climates on the academic performance of minority students, the field hockey by the Southwestern Maine Activities Association and failure of all attempted alternatives to affirmative action and the has been named an All-State player. We send our current impact and significance of race and racism in American congratulations and best wishes to Amanda on these society. The case was subsequently argued and won before the accomplishments; (SLS 502) United States Supreme Court. Following the breakfast, there was Bryan Parker, a member of the Biddeford High School a wreath-laying ceremony in Monument Square and an interfaith football team, who has been named as a member of the 1st team service at the First Parish Church. We send our appreciation to in football by the Southwestern Maine Activities Association and the Portland Branch of the NAACP for honoring the life and has been named an All-State player. We send our accomplishments of Dr. King and join in commemorating this congratulations and best wishes to Bryan on these great American; (SLS 495) accomplishments; (SLS 503) Loraine Van Slyke, of Yarmouth, who was named as one of Matt Daigneault, a member of the Biddeford High School two Distinguished Finalists for the 2004 Prudential Spirit of boys soccer team, who has been named an academic All-Star by Community Awards, presented by Prudential Financial in the Southwestern Maine Activities Association. We send our partnership with the National Association of Secondary School congratulations and best wishes to Matt on this accomplishment; Principals. This award honors young volunteers across America (SLS 504) who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving Nate Vassill, a member of the Biddeford High School golf their communities. Loraine, a senior at Yarmouth High School, is team, who has been named as a member of the 1st team in golf a dedicated volunteer at a geriatric facility. We extend our by the Southwestem Maine Activities Association. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Loraine for being named a congratulations and best wishes to Nate on this accomplishment; finalist; (SLS 496) (SLS 505) the following members of Kennebec Council, River Valley Jon Bourque, a member of the Biddeford High School Service Unit, Girl Scout Troop No. 815, of Turner: Abbie football team, who has been named an academic All-Star by the Gaudette, Gabby Randall, Bailey Dow, Paige Emerson, Harley Southwestern Maine Activities Association. We send our Bussiere, Cassidy Lebel, Meghan Buckley, Gabby Lacasse, congratulations and best wishes to Jon on this accomplishment; Taylor Crowell, Alana Buck and Alicia Cano and leaders Athena (SLS 506) Bussiere and Lee Gaudette. As their service project, the girls will Jenna Plamondon, a member of the Biddeford High School be sending Girl Scout cookies to the soldiers in Iraq. We field hockey team, who has been named an academic All-Star by commend them for being excellent ambassadors to the the Southwestem Maine Activities Association. We send our community and State; (SLS 497) congratulations and best wishes to Jenna on this the following second grade students from the Pendleton accomplishment; (SLS 507) Street School, in Brewer, who have won the Maine State Chess Justin Tardif, a member of the Biddeford High School golf Championship and qualified to represent Maine in the National team, who has been named an academic All-Star by the Elementary (K-6) Chess Championships in Pittsburgh, Southwestern Maine Activities Association. We send our Pennsylvania April 2-4, 2004: Doogie Ortonward, Naomi Carlson, congratulations and best wishes to Justin on this accomplishment; Matthew Jacobs, Emilie Dullas, Emily Michaud and Coach Dawn (SLS 508) Ortonward. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Brooke Perry, a member of the Biddeford High School the members of the team; (SLS 498) volleyball team, who has been named an academic All-Star by the Phil Bourassa, whose spectacular season as a member of Southwestern Maine Activities Association. We send our the Biddeford High School football team has included being congratulations and best wishes to Brooke on this named an academic All-Star and a member of the 1st team in accomplishment; (SLS 509) football by the Southwestern Maine Activities Association. Phil Leya Laverriere, a member of the Biddeford High School was also selected as the Gatorade Player of the Year, won the volleyball team, who has been named an academic All-Star by the Dave Allen Award, was selected as the Best Player in the Southwestern Maine Activities Association. We send our Southwestern Maine Activities Association, was named an All­ congratulations and best wishes to Leya on this accomplishment; State player and won the prestigious Fitzpatrick Trophy, which is (SLS510) awarded annually to the top high school football player in the

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Priscilla Guerin, of Biddeford, who has been named the Campbell Conference All-Stars. We extend our congratulations Volunteer of the Year by the Biddeford-Saco Chamber of to Brandon on this accomplishment; (SLS 521) Commerce and Industry. We send our congratulations and best Josh Sharp, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, for his wishes to her on this occasion; (SLS 511) achievements in baseball and for his being named to the Western Seth Hussey, a member of the Biddeford High School boys Maine Conference All-Stars. We extend our congratulations to cross-country team, who has been named an academic All-Star Josh on this accomplishment; (SLS 522) by the Southwestern Maine Activities Association. We send our Ashley Groon, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, for her congratulations and best wishes to Seth on this accomplishment; achievements in softball and for her being named to the Western (SLS 512) Maine Conference All-Stars. We extend our congratulations to Sean Mokler, a member of the Biddeford High School boys Ashley on this accomplishment; (SLS 523) soccer team, who has been named an academic All-Star by the Katherine Hendrickson, of Kittery, a student at Traip Southwestern Maine Activities Association. We send our Academy, for her achievements in field hockey and for her being congratulations and best wishes to Sean on this accomplishment; named to the Western Maine Conference All-Stars. We extend (SLS513) our congratulations to Katherine on this accomplishment; (SLS Brad Curtis, a member of the Biddeford High School boys 524) soccer team, who has been named an academic All-Star by the Hillary Humiston, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, for Southwestern Maine Activities Association. We send our her achievements in field hockey and for her being named to the congratulations and best wishes to Brad on these Western Maine Conference All-Stars. We extend our accomplishments; (SLS 514) congratulations to Hillary on this accomplishment; (SLS 525) Curtis Kendall, a member of the Biddeford High School boys Rob Rochester, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, for soccer team, who has been named an academic All-Star by the his achievements in soccer and for his being named to the Southwestern Maine Activities Association. We send our Western Maine Conference All-Stars. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Curtis on this accomplishment; . congratulations to Rob on this accomplishment; (SLS 526) (SLS 515) Lindsey Cutts, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, for her Jeff Saucier, a member of the Biddeford High School golf achievements in soccer and for her being named to the Western team, who has been named as a member of the 1st team in golf Maine Conference All-Stars. We extend our congratulations to by the Southwestern Maine Activities Association. We send our Lindsey on this accomplishment; (SLS 527) congratulations and best wishes to Jeff on this accomplishment; Katherine Hinkle, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, for (SLS 516) her achievements in soccer and for her being named to the "The Fellowship of the Legos," the team from Academy Hill Western Maine Conference All-Stars. We extend our School in Wilton that won the prestigious Directors' Award for first congratulations to Katherine on this accom'plishment; (SLS 528) place at the Lego League International Maine challenge. The Amanda Furbish, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, for Directors' Award is based on the highest scores for performance, her achievements in field hockey and for her being named to the research, programming, design and sportsmanship. Members of Western Maine Conference All-Stars. We extend our the team are Reid Brechner, Deanna Geiger, Allison Brown, congratulations to Amanda on this accomplishment; (SLS 529) Ashlan Ankers, Eric Meyer, Cameron Henkel and Luke Pane. We Llewelyn E. and Avis I. White, of Easton, on the occasion of send our congratulations to the members of the team on their their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. White were victory and extend to them our best wishes in their future married on February 19, 1954. We extend our congratulations endeavors; (SLS 517) and best wishes to them on this very special occasion; (SLS 530) the members of the Mt. Blue Middle School 7th-grade boys' the Maine Oil Dealers Association, which is celebrating its basketball team on their exceptional season. The team finished 50th anniversary during 2004. The association is the only the season in the Central Maine League with a perfect 14-0 statewide organization that represents the oil and petroleum record. We extend our congratulations to the members, coaches industry. Founded in 1954 by a core group of oil dealers, the and managers of the team on a job well done; (SLS 518) association is committed to advancing and strengthening Maine's the Reverend Rex Garrett, Jr., of Bangor, who has received petroleum sector. The association represents Maine businesses Eastern Maine Healthcare's 2004 Distinguished Service Award. that market petroleum products at the retail level and their 8,000 Reverend Garrett is an experienced hospital chaplain with a Maine-based employees. The association has more than 500 commitment to providing chaplaincy services as an integral part members; and represents over 97% of the companies engaged in of patient care. He also provides support for the staff and the retail sale of home heating oil in the State. Its members also supervises the Chaplain Intern Program. We extend our sell 90% of the propane sold in the State every year. The congratulations and best wishes to Reverend Garrett on his association provides education and training to Maine citizens and receiving this award; (SLS 519) heating professionals and technical and regulatory assistance, Michael Scott, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, for insurance and other programs that help the petroleum industry being selected to the Class C All-Star Team and the Western provide the best products to Maine consumers. As it begins the Maine All-Star Team, for all classes, for soccer. Michael was also next 50 years of its work, the association has established the voted as the 2003 Class C Player of the Year and was the Maine Energy Education Center to provide training and laboratory recipient of the John Kostopoulous Memorial Award. We extend space for over 4,000 licensed oil heat technicians and more than our congratulations and best wishes to Michael on his 1,500 licensed propane technicians. We congratulate the Maine accomplishments; (SLS 520) Oil Dealers Association for its excellent work on behalf of the Brandon Paxton, of Kittery, a student at Traip Academy, for heating oil and petroleum industry and extend our best wishes on his achievements in football and for his being named to the its 50th anniversary; (SLS 531)

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Harold J. Duranceau, Sr., a lifelong resident of Biddeford. residents with the project and became an advocate for service­ Mr. Duranceau served in the United States Army during World learning in his school. He appealed to the school board, speaking War II and was a member of the Biddeford-Saco Elks Lodge, the about his positive experience with service-learning, and that Eagles and the American Legion. He will be greatly missed by his speech convinced the board to give their unanimous support to wife of 62 years, Marcelle Cote Duranceau, his family and his the service-learning program. Joe also served on the friends; (SLS 532) (memoriam) Legislature's recent Commission on Citizenship Education, where Susan Silverio, of Lincolnville, on her retirement as Executive he worked to promote expanded service-learning and civic Director of Mid-Coast Hospitality House after more than 20 years education experiences for all Maine students. We are proud to of volunteer work in the field of homelessness. Ms. Silverio is a recognize Joe's dedication to his school and community and cofounder and incorporator of, and served as a fundraiser and extend our congratulations to him on his receiving this award; Chairman of the Board of, the Mid-Coast Hospitality House, the (SLS 539) only homeless shelter in the mid-coast area. Her devotion and Nathan Frappier, of Yarmouth, a member of Boy Scout Troop commitment to the shelter, as well as her vision and leadership, No. 92, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle have inspired and energized new volunteers who are taking up Scout. We extend our congratulations to Nathan on this the job of caring for those in need. We extend our appreciation to accomplishment; (SLS 540) Ms. Silverio for her dedication to the homeless and send her our Marie-Louise Kemp, of Dover-Foxcroft, on the occasion of best wishes in her future endeavors; (SLS 533) her 90th Birthday and in recognition of her more than 4,000 hours Kyle Bonin, a member of the Belfast High School Wrestling of volunteer work at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft. Team, who won the 2004 Class B State Wrestling Championship We extend our congratulations and best wishes to her on the in the 112-pound class. We send our congratulations and best occasion of her birthday and we acknowledge her dedicated and wishes to Kyle on this accomplishment; (SLS 534) selfless volunteer work; (SLS 541) Norman Gilmore, a member of the Belfast High School Marion Race, of Sangerville, on the occasion of her 90th Wrestling Team, who won the 2004 Class B State Wrestling Birthday and in recognition of her more than 5,000 hours of Championship in the 125-pound class. We send our volunteer work at Mayo Regional Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft. We congratulations to Norman on this accomplishment; (SLS 535) extend our congratulations and best wishes to her on the Cliff Gardner, a member of the Mt. View High School occasion of her birthday and we acknowledge her dedicated and Wrestling Team, who won the 2004 Class B State Wrestling selfless volunteer work; (SLS 542) Championship in the 152-pound class. We send our the Lewiston High School Cheering Squad, upon winning its congratulations and best wishes to Cliff on this accomplishment; 2nd consecutive Class A State Cheering Championship. To the (SLS 536) tune of "Fire On High" by the Electric Light Orchestra, the squad Sarah Cayia, of Hampden, who has received the Prudential executed a flawless routine of tumbles, stunts, throws and Spirit of Community Award as the Top Middle Level Youth pyramids and received a score of 162.1 of a possible 175 points. Volunteer for 2004. Sarah is in the 8th grade at Reeds Brook The members of the squad are: Tarrah Bowen, Roxanne Healy, Middle School. She created "Boxes for Bosnia," a schoolwide Sommer Locke, Samantha Nadeau, Amanda Sasseville, Amanda campaign that collected 10 large boxes of school supplies for Wentworth, Alyson Banks, Lara Boutin, Danielle Brewer, Sarah needy Bosnian schoolchildren. We are proud to recognize Daigle, Amanda Frechette-Dumont, Courtney Gladu, Leslie Sarah's dedication and selfless commitment to her school, her Lacroix, Toni Letourneau, Rebecca Roy, Katie Sutton, Desirae community and her world and extend our congratulations on her Beaule, Kelly Berube, Kristi Conroy, KaiUyn Letourneau, Chantel receiving this award; (SLS 537) McLellan and their Coach Deneka Fortier. We send our Shirley Hanley, of Randolph, who has been named the 2004 congratulations and best wishes to the members of the cheering Maine Mother of the Year by American Mothers, Inc., the official squad on this occasion; (SLS 543) sponsor of Mother's Day. Mrs. Hanley, who has been married to Zach Hale, a member of the Noble High School Wrestling her husband, Peter, for 48 years, is the mother of 8 children and Team, who won the 2004 Class A State Wrestling Championship the grandmother of 12. Among her many community activities, in the 119-pound class. We send our congratulations and best she volunteers for the Gardiner Public Library Children's Hour and wishes to Zach on this accomplishment; (SLS 544) reads at MSAD 11 schools. Mrs. Hanley is also involved in Kyle Hale, a member of the Noble High School Wrestling putting on church fairs, teaching at summer Bible School and has Team, who won the 2004 Class A State Wrestling Championship been a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for 15 years. A hospice in the 125-pound class. We send our congratulations and best volunteer since 1989, Mrs. Hanley is also involved with the Center wishes to Kyle on this accomplishment; (SLS 545) for Grieving Children as a facilitator. We extend our Jarred Porper, a member of the Noble High School Wrestling congratulations and best wishes to Shirley Hanley on receiving Team, who won the 2004 Class A State Wrestling Championship the honor of being named the 2004 Maine Mother of the Year; in the 135-pound class. We send our congratulations and best (SLS 538) wishes to Jarred on this accomplishment; (SLS 546) Joe Burnham, of Winthrop, who received a Student Carl and Margaret Juhola, of Lebanon, on the occasion of Leadership Award for Service-Learning from KIDS Consortium their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Juhola were and the Department of Education. Joe is a student at Winthrop married on January 24, 1944 in Bismarck, North Dakota. They High School. The award is given to students for their significant have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. We extend our contributions to their schools and communities through service­ congratulations and best wishes to them on this very special learning. Together with the ART II class at Winthrop High School, occasion; (SLS 547) Joe was invited to Granite Hill Retirement Community to assist Decota Cotten, a member of the Noble High School the residents with an art project. 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Championship in the 152-pound class. We send our Erin Keim, of Corinth, a member of Girl Scout Troop No. 070, congratulations and best wishes to Decota on this who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the highest accomplishment; (SLS 548) award in Cadette Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills the members of the Noble High School Wrestling Team, who development, leadership, personal growth and community won the 2004 Class A State Wrestling Championship. We extend service. We extend our congratulations to Erin on this our congratulations and best wishes to the team on this accomplishment; (SLS 555) accomplishment; (SLS 549) Evin Beaulieu, of Litchfield, for being a Maine Conservation Savannah White, of Rangeley, who has been named Miss School "Take Action for Wildlife" contest winner. We extend our Teen Franklin County. Savannah, a junior at Rangeley Lakes congratulations and best wishes to Evin in his future endeavors; Regional School and Foster Regional Applied Technological (SLS 556) Center in Farmington, will compete in the Miss Teen Maine Bob Stevens, of Temple, who is retiring after 18 years as a competition on April 25, 2004. We send our congratulations to selectman for the town. We extend our appreciation to Mr. Savannah on this occasion and extend our best wishes to her in Stevens for his dedicated service; (SLS 557) her future endeavors; (SLS 550) Frisbee's Market, of Kittery Point, on receiving the 1st Arthur the Franklin Journal newspaper, its publisher Robert Wallack Charles Achievement Award, for being the nation's oldest, and its editor, Bobbie Hanstein, of Farmington, upon earning top continuously operating grocery store. We send our honors from the New England Press Association in its annual congratulations to Frisbee's Market and our best wishes for Better Newspaper Contest. Mrs. Hanstein won first place in the continued success; (SLS 558) news story category for her "The Challenged Children" series, Logan Nee, a student at the Cornish Elementary School, who which brought to light how parents, professionals and the schools won first place for the southern region in the Maine Space Grant often struggle after a child with disabilities is first diagnosed .. The Consortium 6th-grade essay contest. The essay contest is held stories followed 3 children, all under the age of five, as their to encourage, excite and inspire students to excel in the sciences parents face the especially difficult task of letting go and sending and space-related education. Logan will be honored by the their special child to public school. Mrs. Hanstein was also consortium at the State Capitol, where she will receive her first­ recently recognized by the Maine Press Association, winning first place certificate and a prize, which is the opportunity to attend place honors for her reporting and writing. We send our Space Camp in Alabama. We send our congratulations and best congratulations to the Franklin Journal, its publisher Robert wishes to Logan on this occasion; (SLS 559) Wallack and editor Bobbie Hanstein on receiving this prestigious Morgan J. Roberts, of East Waterboro, who has been named honor; (SLS 551) Appaloosa Horse Club's Youth Superior Achievement Champion Corey Gallant, a member of the Massabesic High School for 2003. To qualify for the award, 350 points must be earned in Wrestling Team, who won the 2004 Class A State Wrestling 5 or more shows under 5 judges. We extend our congratulations Championship in the 112-pound class. We send our and best wishes to Morgan on her receiving this award; (SLS 560) congratulations and best wishes to Corey on this the 50th Anniversary of the Maine Lobstermen's Association, accomplishment; (SLS 552) a lobster industry organization working to protect the lobster Zenaide Grant Wentworth, of Knox, the daughter of Percy resource, the lobstering tradition and the lobster fishing way of and Amy Grant, who was born in Frankfort, Maine on September life. Founded on the principles of unity and cooperation, the 17, 1909. She was the holder of her community's Boston Post Maine Lobstermen's Association was formed by lobstermen to cane and the recipient of the 1982 Outstanding Citizen award provide a united voice for Maine's lobster fishery and represents presented by the Brooks Booster Club. She and her husband, the interests of 1,200 lobstermen from Eastport to Kittery. The the late Lloyd L. Wentworth, raised 5 children plus a few of her organization has become a leader in developing conservation own siblings, while they owned and operated a dairy and Hereford measures for the industry and works at local, state and national farm in Knox. The couple later purchased the general store in levels. We extend our congratulations to the Maine Lobstermen's Brooks and ran it for 22 years. Education was extremely Association on this anniversary and we send our best wishes for important to Mrs. Wentworth, and she insisted that all her children its continued success; (SLS 561) complete their high school years, and was very pleased when Ben Mendelson, a Lewiston High School student, who is a several of her children received degrees from Maine's higher winner of a national 2004 Spirit of Community Award from education institutions. One of her proudest moments was when Prudential Financial in recognition of his successful efforts she received her own high school diploma at age 56. Mrs. towards fighting racism in his school. Ben was a 16-year-old Wentworth was a longtime member of the Grange and was student when his community was split by racial tensions. With the recognized by the National Grange of Patrons of Husbandry for help of a small group of his classmates and the school's principal, 50 years of continuous membership. She attended the Brooks Ben and his classmates spoke to every teenager in their school, Congregational Church and was the church's treasurer for many answering their questions honestly and helping to quell the unrest years. She participated in numerous organizations and assisted among the student body. We send our congratulations to Ben many individuals and families in various ways. Mrs. Wentworth upon his receiving this prestigious award and extend to him our resided on her farm for 70 years and will be long remembered for best wishes on his future endeavors; (SLS 562) her "feisty" personality and her steadfast support for her family, Rose Albert, of Lewiston, who joined family and friends to friends and neighbors. She will be greatly missed by all who celebrate her 90th Birthday on Jan 11, 2004. Well liked by knew her; (SLS 553) (memoriam) everyone, Mrs. Albert is a sister, a mother, an aunt, a C. Irving Porter, the oldest citizen of Unity, who is the grandmother, a great-grandmother and a friend to all. We send recipient of the Boston Post Cane. We extend our our congratulations and best wishes to her on this honored congratulations to Mr. Porter on this occasion; (SLS 554) occasion; (SLS 563)

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the Maine Chowder & Steak House, located in Belfast, upon Portland High School. The Longfellow Awards recognize high its being awarded the prestigious 2004 Golden Fork Award and levels of literary attainment in sustained classic forms by aspiring receiving the official designation as a Gourmet Diners Society young writers. We send our congratulations to Tanya on this 2004 Restaurant of Distinction. The Gourmet Diners Society of achievement; (SLS 571 ) North America annually presents awards to restaurants across Delia Gorham, a student at Gardiner Area High School, who the United States and Canada that are based on professionalism has achieved the high honor and literary distinction of winning a in the field of food service, quality of food, customer service and 2004 Longfellow Sonnet Writers Award, sponsored by the Maine hospitality. We send our congratulations and best wishes to the Historical Society and coordinated by the Fine Arts Boosters of Maine Chowder & Steak House on this occasion; (SLS 564) Portland High School. The Longfellow Awards recognize high Laura Mills, of South Bristol, who is retiring after many years levels of literary attainment in sustained classic forms by aspiring of dedicated service as town clerk. We extend our appreciation to young writers. We send our congratulations to Delia on this Ms. Mills for her commitment to the town and send our best achievement; (SLS 572) wishes to her on her retirement; (SLS 565) Kaylee Antognoni, a student at Gardiner Area High School, J.J. Pinette, a member of the Fort Kent Boys Ski Team, from who has achieved the high honor and literary distinction of the St. John Valley, who captured the skimeister title. This title is winning a 2004 Longfellow Sonnet Writers Award, sponsored by awarded to the skier with the lowest overall score in the 4 events: the Maine Historical Society and coordinated by the Fine Arts giant slalom, slalom and the cross-country classical and freestyle Boosters of Portland High School. The Longfellow Awards races. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to J.J. on recognize high levels of literary attainment in sustained classic this accomplishment; (SLS 566) forms by aspiring young writers. We send our congratulations to the members of the Fort Kent Boys Ski Team, from the St. Kaylee on this achievement; (SLS 573) John Valley, who won the 2004 Class C State Championship. the South Lewiston Baptist Church, of Lewiston, on the Members of the team are: Jesse Jandreau, Matt Nadeau, Gib occasion of its 50th Anniversary. A special feature of the recent Michaud, Alex Mitchell, Jeff Nadeau, Derek Pelletier, Minai celebration was a tribute to Pastor Emeritus, the Reverend Caron, Ryan Nadeau, Pat Robichaud, Paul Thibodeau, Newt Anthony Lombardi, whose leadership of 35 years has brought Rogers, Marcus Aman, Zach Lopez, Jacques Ouellette, J.J. both spiritual growth to and an increased attendance at the Pinette, Adam Plourde, Blake Sherwood, Mike Smith and Joey church. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to the Theriault. We send our congratulations and best wishes to the congregation on the Golden Anniversary of the church; (SLS 574) members of the team on this accomplishment; (SLS 567) Camille and Leatrice Poulin, of Skowhegan, who will Jessica Ayotte, a member of the Madawaska High School celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 5, 2004. We Girls Ski Team, from the St. John Valley, who finished second in send our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Poulin the skimeister competition. The skimeister title is awarded to the on this occasion; (SLS 575) skier with the lowest overall score in the 4 events: giant slalom, the Acton/Shapleigh Lions Club on the occasion of its slalom and the cross-country classical and freestyle races. We founding on April 3, 2004. Lions Clubs International was extend our congratulations and best wishes to Jessica on this established 87 years ago and is the largest and most active accomplishment; (SLS 568) service organization in the world, with more than 1.4 million the members of the Madawaska High School Girls Ski Team, members. We send our congratulations and best wishes to the from the St. John Valley, who won the 2004 Class C State members of the newly chartered Acton/Shapleigh Lions Club; Championship. This is the team's 5th consecutive championship. (SLS 576) Members of the team are: Chelsea Toussaint, Meagan the following members of the Skowhegan High School Toussaint, Jessica Ayotte, Tracie Cyr, Ashley Cyr, Kristin Danie, Speech Team upon their winning the 2004 State Championship: Danielle Daigle, Jade St. Pierre, Cassie Levesque and Kaitlyn Emmy Spencer, Shawn Campbell, Wally Powell, Sarah Enman, Pelletier; and coaches Don Lavoie, Yvon Levesque and Rick Bob Booth, Annie Sumberg, Ben Axelman, Alex Dyke, Stephen Pelletier. We send our congratulations and best wishes to the Powell, Shantelle Forgue, Ricky Small, Ben Hodgdon, Derek members of the team on this accomplishment; (SLS 569) Downing, Katie Wilber, Gus Hoy, Margaret Jackson, David the Bowdoin International Music Festival and its founder and Manson, Kasey Sousa, Evan Stanford, Allan MacKay, Josh director, Lewis Kaplan, on the occasion of the festival's 40th Ames, Sarah Roy, Ellie Baker, Molly Poirier and Kayla Madore Anniversary. Founded in 1964, the festival incorporates a music and coaches Robin Lisherness, Joanna Hopkins, Gene Rouse school, 2 artists' concert series and the Gamper Festival of and Amy Rouse. The team has been undefeated in 6 regular Contemporary Music during its 6-week residency at Bowdoin season meets, and this is the team's 5th consecutive state College in Brunswick. Talented young performers of graduate, speech championship. We extend our congratulations and best college and high school levels further their artistic development wishes to the team on this accomplishment; (SLS 577) through a concentrated program of instrumental study and OHI, of Hermon and Brewer, on the celebration of its 25th competition with the festival's outstanding artist faculty, composed anniversary, March 12, 2004, and Bonnie-Jean Brooks for her 25 of many of the world's most renowned teachers and performers. years of dedication and hard work with OHI. OHI is a regional We send our congratulations and best wishes to the prestigious organization that helps people with disabilities live productively in Bowdoin International Music Festival and its director Lewis Maine's communities. It has grown from a small nonprofit Kaplan on this milestone; (SLS 570) supporting 12 patients to supporting approximately 400 adults and Tanya Russell, a student at Gardiner Area High School, who children with mental retardation, mental illness and behavioral has achieved the high honor and literary distinction of winning a and emotional difficulties per year. Ms. Brooks was the first 2004 Longfellow Sonnet Writers Award, sponsored by the Maine employee of OHI as its director and tirelessly continues as its Historical Society and coordinated by the Fine Arts Boosters of CEO/President today; (SLS 578)

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The Ware Street Inn and innkeeper Jan Barrett, of Lewiston, Valerie Shinas, of Orono, who was awarded an Educator the first in-town bed and breakfast, on being given the small Leadership Award at the KIDS Consortium, K-12 Service­ company Business Leadership Award from the Androscoggin Learning Awards presentation on February 26, 2004. Ms. Shinas County Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations is a 6th-grade teacher at Orono Middle School. Not only does to Ms. Barrett and The Ware Street Inn on earning this honor; she use service-learning in successful projects, but she is also an (SLS 579) advocate of the method and readily shares her excitement with Maine Public Broadcasting System, for its recent expansion others. She recently created a permanent place in the 6th-grade in Lewiston and long-term service to the community. Maine PBS curriculum for service-learning through her LifeFlight project. She is the recipient of the President's Award from the Androscoggin has developed a project to bring school supplies to Afghan County Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations children, as well as supporting poetry nights at Orono Middle to Maine Public Broadcasting System on its receiving this award; School. Ms. Shinas has also worked to create a new forum for (SLS 580) the student government to allow for more student input. These Larry Raymond, outgoing Mayor of Lewiston, who is the students are now undertaking a project to use old laptop recipient of the Public Service Award by the Androscoggin County computer cases for personal care items, which will be donated to Chamber of Commerce. We congratulate Mr. Raymond on area shelters. Ms. Shinas is credited with helping to increase the earning this honor; (SLS 581) interest in service-learning among her colleagues. We send our Ed Plourde, of Lewiston, on being given the Community congratulations and best wishes to Ms. Shinas on this occasion; Service Award by the Androscoggin County Chamber of (SLS 589) Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to the American Legion as it celebrates the 85th anniversary of Mr. Plourde on earning this honor; (SLS 582) its origination. Joseph Paradis of Lewiston has been named chair the memory and life of the late Ruth Pearl Foster, who was of the organization's anniversary celebration, scheduled for March appointed as a page to the Maine Senate in 1943, making her the 19th at the American Legion hall in Auburn. In March 1919, a first woman Senate page in the country. Her appointment helped group of 20 American Expeditionary Forces officers held the first to pave the way for women to become pages in other state organizational meeting in Paris, France. About 1,000 officers and legislatures and eventually the U.S. Senate. As a page in the enlisted men attended the first session, known as the Paris Maine Senate, Mrs. Foster carried messages, delivered roll-call Caucus. They adopted a temporary constitution and the name of slips and ran errands for both leadership and rank-and-file "American Legion." We extend our congratulations and best members. She served in this position for 2 decades, during the wishes to the American Legion and join all veterans in celebrating administrations of 9 governors. She was married to the late this special occasion; (SLS 590) Laurence H. Foster in 1941, and the couple settled in the Town of Flora Hutchinson, of Damariscotta, on the occasion of her Winthrop, where they raised their 2 children. Mrs. Foster was 100th birthday, March 12, 2004. Ms. Hutchinson was one of the active in the Eastern Star, Winthrop Mothers Club, Augusta China first dental hygienists in the State. We extend our congratulations Painters Club, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. She especially and best wishes to Ms. Hutchinson on this very special occasion; enjoyed family outings at their camp in South Bristol and skiing at (SLS 591) Sugarloaf Mountain. We take this opportunity, during National Barbara Fogarty, of Auburn, president of Women's Fitness Women's History Month, to honor the late Ruth Foster, first and Personal Training, on being given the Ray Geiger Award from woman page in the Maine Senate; (SLS 583) the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce. We extend Scott Worcester, of Southwest Harbor, who has been our congratulations to Ms. Fogarty on earning this honor; (SLS selected as the 2003 Citizen of the Year by the Southwest 592) HarborlTremont Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Worcester serves Harriman Associates, of Auburn, one of the largest the community through a number of activities. He is the chair of architectural and engineering firms in New England, on being the Harbor House Capital Campaign Committee, a school trustee given the large company Business Leadership Award from the and a sports booster. He also owns and operates Sawyer's Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce. We extend our Specialties Store in Southwest Harbor. He is a graduate of Mount congratulations and best wishes to the company on earning this Desert Island High School and the University of Maine at Orono. honor; (SLS 593) We join the Southwest HarborlTremont Chamber of Commerce in Diane McManus, of Auburn, of Northeast Bank, on being congratulating Scott and in thanking him for his tremendous given the Ken Additon Small Business Advocate Award from the volunteer contributions to his community and the State; (SLS 584) Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce. We extend our James Plamondon, of Biddeford, who has been named a congratulations and best wishes to Ms. McManus on earning this 2003 City Volunteer of the Year by the City of Biddeford. We honor; (SLS 594) extend our congratulations and best wishes to him; (SLS 585) Scott Knapp, of Auburn, President of Central Maine Anne M. Daly, of Biddeford, who has been named a 2003 Community College, on being given the Education Business City Volunteer of the Year by the City of Biddeford. We extend Partnership Award by the Androscoggin County Chamber of our congratulations and best wishes to her; (SLS 586) Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Lynn Roy, of Biddeford, a teacher at St. James School who is Mr. Knapp on earning this honor; (SLS 595) a nominee for the 2005 Maine Teacher of the Year. We extend Barbara Trafton, of Auburn, on being given the Community our congratulations and best wishes to her; (SLS 587) Service Award by the Androscoggin County Chamber of James Godbout, of Biddeford, who has been named the Commerce. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to 2003 School Volunteer of the Year by the City of Biddeford. We Ms. Trafton on earning this honor; (SLS 596) extend our congratulations and best wishes to him; (SLS 588) Dr. Carl Flynn, of Caribou, upon being named a Citizen of the Year for 2003 by the Caribou Area Chamber of Commerce

SA- 39 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix and Industry. Dr. Flynn is the current president of Cary Medical Doctor Gregory C. Foltz, of Waterboro, on his being inducted Center's Board of Directors, the first physician to hold this into the National Hall of Fame of Adoption. Dr. Foltz is the position. He is also very active with athletic and other executive director of the St. Andre Home, Inc., in Biddeford. The organizations within his community and is recognized for his National Hall of Fame of Adoption annually selects individuals tireless dedication to the victims of the recent arsenic poisoning in who have made a substantial national contribution to the field of a nearby community. We send our appreciation to Dr. Flynn for adoption. We extend our congratulations to Dr. Foltz and thank his devotion and commitment to the citizens of his community and him for his tremendous contributions to the State; (SLS 605) extend our congratulations and best wishes to him on this Mary E. Saunders, of Limestone, for her 10 years of occasion; (SLS 597) dedicated service and commitment to the Loring Development Dr. Dan Harrigan, of Caribou, upon being named a Citizen of Authority. Mrs. Saunders is the Caretaker Administrative the Year for 2003 by the Caribou Area Chamber of Commerce Assistant for the authority and is responsible for a variety of tasks, and Industry. Dr. Harrigan has served the Cary Medical Center including communications in and out of the offices of the and its patients for nearly 25 years. He is admired and trusted by authority, data entry, fuel tracking, environmental reporting and his patients and their families. He is credited with saving the lives Caretaker contracts for maintenance. She is also responsible for of 15 patients by quickly identifying their illness as arsenic radio communications via Loring Unicom and granting permission poisoning. He is an active member of his community and is well for flights to land at Loring. Mrs. Saunders was employed by known for volunteering his time to many athletic and community Northern National Bank and the Limestone School Department groups. We send our appreciation to Dr. Harrigan for his devotion prior to her employment with the Loring Development Authority. and commitment to the citizens of his community and extend our She also worked at the US Healthcare Fitness Center, Carroll's congratulations and best wishes to him on this occasion; (SLS Auto Sales and the Aroostook Medical Center. We send our 598) congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Saunders as she Gagnon's Auto and RV Sales, of Caribou, upon being named celebrates her 10th anniversary with the Loring Development Business of the Year for 2003 by the Caribou Chamber of Authority; (SLS 606) Commerce and Industry. Gagnon's Auto was started in 1991 by Patricia Zenzius, of Caswell, for her 10 years of dedicated its current owner, Gary Gagnon. The business has expanded service and commitment to the Loring Development Authority. throughout the years and was recently named the largest selling Mrs. Zenzius is the Property and Human Resources Manager for dealer in northern New England by General Motors Corporation. the authority and is responsible for overseeing the authority's We send Gagnon's Auto and RV Sales our appreciation for property and maintaining all aspects of employee relations, making a significant contribution to the community and extend our benefits, payroll, files and reports. Mrs. Zenzius held a variety of congratulations and best wishes to Gary Gagnon and his administrative positions at the former Loring Air Force Base, and employees on this occasion; (SLS 599) retired in 1994 after a distinguished 32-year career with the Lourdes Rodriguez-Von Vogt, of South Bristol, a teacher in United States Government. Upon her retirement, she accepted Newcastle who is a nominee for the 2005 Maine Teacher of the employment with the Loring Development Authority with the task Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to her on of getting the newly formed authority on its feet as a fully this occasion; (SLS 600) operational entity. We send our congratulations and best wishes Gary and Vicki Dyer, of Palermo, upon receiving the 2004 to her as she celebrates her 10th anniversary with the Loring Modern Woodmen of America Citizen Award in appreciation of Development Authority; (SLS 607) their contributions, dedication and leadership in community Virginia Lausier, of Madawaska, on the occasion of her service organizations. We send our congratulations and best retirement as Associate Professor of French at the University of wishes to them on this occasion; (SLS 601) Maine at Fort Kent. We send our appreciation to her for her 15 the Honorable Shirley Richard, of Madison, on the occasion years of dedicated service and commitment to the university and of her 75th birthday, March 23, 2004. She served the people of extend to her our congratulations and best wishes on her the State of Maine in the House of Representatives from the retirement; (SLS 608) 117th Legislature to the 120th Legislature. She was House Chair Peggie Bard, of Wallagrass, an Administrative Assistant II in of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee during the 118th the Vice President's Office at the University of Maine at Fort Kent. and 120th Legislatures. We extend our congratulations and best We send our appreciation to her for her 30 years of dedicated wishes to our colleague on this very special occasion; (SLS 602) service and commitment to the university; (SLS 609) the 89th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. On April 24, Annette Grant, of St. John Plantation, an Administrative 1915, a campaign was launched by the Turkish regime of the Assistant I in the Registrar's Office at the University of Maine at Ottoman Empire against the Armenian people, resulting in the Fort Kent. We send our appreciation to her for her 20 years of death of more than 1.5 million Armenians. Some of the survivors dedicated service and commitment to the university; (SLS 610) settled in the State of Maine and their heirs have made significant Benita Ouellette, of New Sweden, a Personnel Assistant in contributions to the State. We join our citizens of Armenian the Human Resources Office at the University of Maine at Fort heritage on April 24th in remembering this event, and we express Kent. We send our appreciation to her for her 20 years of our deepest sympathy for the families of those who perished; dedicated service and commitment to the university; (SLS 611) (SLS 603) Michael Morneault, of Fort Kent, a building and grounds Jordan Cadorette, of Biddeford, an 8th-grader at st. James maintenance worker at the University of Maine at Fort Kent. We School, who won the 2004 York County Spelling Bee. Jordan will send our appreciation to him for his 30 years of dedicated service join other Maine county winners at Eastern Maine Community and commitment to the university; (SLS 612) College in Bangor for the State Spelling Bee. We extend our Fran Picard, of Frenchville, an Administrative Assistant I in congratulations and best wishes to him; (SLS 604) facilities management at the University of Maine at Fort Kent. We

SA-40 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix send our appreciation to her for her 25 years of dedicated service the following members of the University of Maine Men's and commitment to the university; (SLS 613) Hockey Team, the Black Bears, on their winning the Hockey East Camille Theriault, of Fort Kent, a building and grounds Championship in a thrilling 2-1, triple-overtime game: Frank maintenance crew leader at the University of Maine at Fort Kent. Doyle, Mike Lundin, Tom Zabkowicz, Steve Mullin, Travis Wright, We send our appreciation to him for his 30 years of dedicated Troy Barnes, Mathew Deschamps, John Ronan, Michel Leveille, service and commitment to the university; (SLS 614) Keith Johnson, Todd Jackson, Greg Moore, Ben Murphy, Josh Naomi Nicolas, of Fort Kent, an Administrative Assistant II in Soares, Cameron Lyall, Colin Shields, Mike Hamilton, Jon the President's Office at the University of Maine at Fort Kent. We Jankus, Prestin Ryan, Dustin Penner, Luciano Aquino, Derek send our appreciation to her for her 35 years of dedicated service Damon, Brent Shepheard, Nate Hart, Jimmy Howard, Matt and commitment to the university; (SLS 615) Greyeyes, Ray Jean and Jeff Mushaluk. The game was the Susie Eleanor Smith, of Freeport, beloved wife of the late longest game in Hockey East's 20-year history and the 4th­ George A. Smith and active member of her community and longest game in NCAA hockey history. It is the team's 5th church. Mrs. Smith was a member of the First Parish Church Hockey East championship title. We send our congratulations Congregational United Church of Christ, where she was a Sunday and best wishes to the team on this achievement; (SLS 621) School teacher for over 30 years and a member emeritus of the Peter Winston Cox, of Georgetown, for his leadership and Christian Education Committee. Her passion for children was stewardship in establishing the Maine Public Policy Scholars matched only by her commitment to providing hospitality and program through the Maine Community Foundation. Mr. Cox welcome at church services and related gatherings. For more founded the program in 1985 after he sold his weekly joumal, the than 40 years she was a fixture in the serving window at nearly Maine Times. The program is dedicated to funding innovative every bean supper and other event that her church held. She undergraduate public policy projects throughout the University of also participated in the Mizpah Class ladies fellowship and the Maine System. We extend our appreciation to Mr. Cox for his Creative in Spirit craft workshop. Mrs. Smith volunteered at the many years of dedication to the citizens of the State; (SLS 622) community's Clothes Tree thrift shop and was involved in the Marc Plourde, of North Waterboro, upon his retirement after Freeport Elders Association. She will be greatly missed by her 27 years with Shaw's Supermarkets, Inc. Mr. Plourde is very loving family, many friends and her community and church; (SLS active in the United Food and Commercial Workers Union 616) (memoriam) (UFCW) Local 791. A member since 1998, he has served as Freeport Middle School Principal Chris Toy, of Bath, who has Vice President of Local 791 and Chief Steward for the union at been named Administrator of the Year by the New England Shaw's Supermarkets, Inc.'s Wells Warehouse. He was an active League of Middle Schools in recognition of his hard work and participant in the successful unionization of the Wells facility. Mr. dedication. He is recognized for establishing several programs at Plourde is a member of the Maine Central Labor Council and a his school, including the anti-bullying program, the Parent Team volunteer for the United Way Day of Caring. We extend our and the integration of laptop computers into the school congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Plourde as he begins his curriculum. We send Mr. Toy our congratulations and best new endeavor of starting his own business; (SLS 623) wishes on his receiving this prestigious honor; (SLS 617) Mae Lumbert, of Jackman, on the occasion of her 100th Ruth Brancaccio, of Waterville, on March 7, 2004. Ms. birthday, March 30, 2004. We extend our congratulations and Brancaccio was a cofounder of the Social Action Theater at Colby best wishes to her on this very special occasion; (SLS 624) College and had a passionate commitment to social justice. Ms. Edward DiBiase, Sr., of Portland, for his 50 years as a Brancaccio taught language arts at Waterville Junior High School member of Local 327 of the Laborers' International Union of North from 1970 to 1988. Ms. Brancaccio used theater and filmmaking America. We extend our congratulations to Mr. DiBiase on his to help generations of students realize their creative potential in contributions to this professional organization; (SLS 625) writing, speaking and critical thinking. Ms. Brancaccio had a Jarrett Clarke, of Sanford, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. powerful impact on all who knew her and she will be greatly 317, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle missed by her family, her friends and her community; (SLS 618) Scout. We extend our congratulations to Jarrett on this (memoriam) accomplishment; (SLS 626) Ed McAleney, of Cape Elizabeth, who has been inducted into Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections, of Freeport, who the University of Massachusetts Athletic Hall of Fame. Mr. have been given the Governor's Award for Business Excellence. McAleney excelled in football at the high school, college and Tom and Catherine Carty-Wilbur have a strong commitment to professional levels. He was named to the Yankee Conference their community and have been Rotary members for over 15 All-Time 50th Anniversary Team in 1996. He played for the years, donating funds, equipment and product for fund-raising Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was equal to approximately $25,000. They are also committed to their an All-Western Conference selection in 1979 and the CFL employees and to manufacturing excellence. We extend our Defensive Player of the Year in 1981. Mr. McAleney was the congratulations to Wilbur's of Maine Chocolate Confections on Starnpeders Most Valuable Player in 1979 and again in 1981 and being recognized with this award; (SLS 627) 1982. He was inducted into the Maine State Hall of Fame in Halsey Niles, of Freeport, an 8th grader at Waynflete School, 1991. Mr. McAleney was the founder of the "Kids to Kamp" one of 4 students who won the State MATHCOUNTS charity in Calgary. We extend our congratulations to Mr. Competition. Halsey, Catherine Hayes, Lucas Hubbard, David McAleney on this honor; (SLS 619) Siovenski and Coach Donna Erikson have earned the honor of Lawrence R. Guerette, of Nashua, New Hampshire, owner of representing Maine at the 21 st annual MATHCOUNTS National Fire Tech & Safety of New England in Winthrop, on the occasion Competition in Washington, D.C. on May 7, 2004. of his 50th birthday, April 3, 2004. We extend our congratulations MATHCOUNTS is a national math coaching and competition to Mr. Guerette on this special occasion; (SLS 620) program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement

SA-41 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix through grassroots involvement. The competition is sponsored by Rural Water Association's Rural Water Rally in Washington, D.C.; the National Society of Professional Engineers and supported by (SLS 633) corporate sponsors. MATHCOUNTS challenges students' math Matthew Mumford Doudera, of Camden, a member of Boy skills, develops their self-confidence and rewards them for their Scout Troop No. 200, who has attained the high rank and achievements. We extend our congratulations to Halsey and wish distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to her luck in the national competition; (SLS 628) Matthew on this accomplishment; (SLS 634) David Siovenski, of Brunswick, an 8th grader at Brunswick Edmond "Bucka" Beaumier, of Westbrook, who was inducted Junior High School, one of 4 students who won the State into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985 for a professional MATHCOUNTS Competition. David, Catherine Hayes, Lucas career that included stints in the farm systems of the Boston Red Hubbard, Halsey Niles and Coach Donna Erikson have earned Sox and Detroit Tigers. As a freshman at Westbrook High the honor of representing Maine at the 21st annual School, he was named to the All-Telegram League Team, and the MATHCOUNTS National Competition in Washington, D.C. on following year, he accepted a contract to pitch for the Boston May 7, 2004. MATHCOUNTS is a national math coaching and Braves. He served in the United States Marine Corps during competition program that promotes middle school mathematics World War II and received the Purple Heart for injuries to his achievement through grassroots involvement. The competition is pitching arm. After the war, he continued to play baseball, sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers and including for the semiprofessional team, the Portland Pilots. He supported by corporate sponsors. MATHCOUNTS challenges also worked for S. D. Warren Paper Company for 34 years, students' math skills, develops their self-confidence and rewards retiring in 1983. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 54 years, them for their achievements. We extend our congratulations to Stella, his family and his many friends and neighbors; (SLS 635) David and wish him luck in the national competition; (SLS 629) (memoriam) Lucas Hubbard, of Bar Harbor, a 6th grader at Conners Marion Pinkham, of Glenburn, who is retiring as President of Emerson School, one of 4 students who won the State the Maine Snowmobile Association. Ms. Pinkham has contributed MATHCOUNTS Competition. Lucas, Catherine Hayes, Halsey thousands of hours of volunteer time over decades of service as a Niles, David Siovenski and Coach Donna Erikson have earned snowmobile club member. She has also contributed her time the honor of representing Maine at the 21st annual generously as an officer of the association in numerous positions, MATHCOUNTS National Competition in Washington, D.C. on including what is believed to be the most consecutive terms as May 7, 2004. MATHCOUNTS is a national math coaching and president. Through her dedication and leadership, she has competition program that promotes middle school mathematics helped guide the association through a number of important achievement through grassroots involvement. The competition is issues for snowmobiling in the State. We extend our appreciation sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers and to Ms. Pinkham and commend her on her service to Maine supported by corporate sponsors. MATHCOUNTS challenges snowmobilers; (SLS 636) students' math skills, develops their self-confidence and rewards Earl Weymouth, of Dover-Foxcroft, who was named them for their achievements. We extend our congratulations to "Groomer of the Year" by the Maine Snowmobile Association. Mr. Lucas and wish him luck in the national competition; (SLS 630) Weymouth was nominated for this honor by the Four Winds Catherine Hayes, of Falmouth, an 8th grader at Falmouth Snowmobile Club in Guilford. He is being recognized for his Middle School, one of 4 students who won the State diligent and efficient work in keeping trails well groomed. For MATHCOUNTS Competition. Catherine, Halsey Niles, Lucas more than a decade, he has taken care of trails with little help and Hubbard, David Sloven ski and Coach Donna Erikson have minimal equipment. He has helped the club by donating such earned the honor of representing Maine at the 21 st annual things as chainsaws and cords of firewood, along with many MATHCOUNTS National Competition in Washington, D.C. on hours of work grooming trails and maintaining equipment. May 7, 2004. MATHCOUNTS is a national math coaching and Walking the trails in the fall, replacing signs, and even calling on competition program that promotes middle school mathematics ailing friends of the club are common activities for Earl. We achievement through grassroots involvement. The competition is extend our congratulations to him; (SLS 637) sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers and Ruth Ann Poland, of Cornville, devoted wife, mother and supported by corporate sponsors. MATHCOUNTS challenges grandmother. Mrs. Poland was born in Skowhegan and attended students' math skills, develops their self-confidence and rewards Skowhegan schools. Mrs. Poland was town treasurer for them for their achievements. We extend our congratulations to Cornville for 25 years and Somerset County Treasurer for 21 Catherine and wish her luck in the national competition; (SLS years. She and her husband Gilbert owned and operated 631) Poland's Bus Service for 39 years. She started the hot lunch Edward and Pauline Nichols, of Pittsfield, on the occasion of program at Cornville School. She was a member of the Church of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Nichols were the Nazarene in Skowhegan, a member of the Women's married on March 20, 1954. We extend our congratulations and Republican Party of Somerset County and a leader and member best wishes to them on this very special occasion; (SLS 632) of the South Solon Hustler's 4-H Club and ran the 4-H food booth the Bingham Water District, which was voted, after a taste-off at the Skowhegan fairgrounds. She loved spending time with her between 2 winners, as having "Maine's Best-Tasting Water" for grandchildren and going to family sporting events. She also the second consecutive year at the Maine Rural Water enjoyed snowmobiling, cooking, gardening and decorating for the Association's 17th Annual Drinking Water Taste Test. Water from holidays. She will be greatly missed by her loving family, friends 22 community water supplies was judged on taste, clarity and and neighbors and the community; (SLS 638) (memoriam) aroma. We would like to wish the Town of Bingham good luck in Tavia Lee-Goldstein, of Kittery, a senior at Traip Academy the upcoming Great American Water Taste Test at the National who has been selected to receive the 2004 Principal's Award. This award is sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association and

SA-42 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix is given in recognition of a high school senior's academic Levi and Lottie Stevens, of Dover-Foxcroft, on the occasion achievement and citizenship. We extend our congratulations and of their 60th Wedding Anniversary, March 28, 2004. Mr. and Mrs. best wishes to Tavia on this occasion; (SLS 639) Stevens raised 4 sons. We extend our congratulations and best Normand N. Labbe, of Lewiston, former Androscoggin wishes to them on this very special occasion; (SLS 646) County Treasurer. Mr. Labbe was born in Lewiston and attended Mark Awalt, of Milo, who is the U.S. Small Business Lewiston schools. He joined the Lewiston Fire Department in Administration's Maine Small Business Person of the Year for 1958 and served until 1971, retiring as Captain. He was 2004. Mr. Awalt, co-owner and vice-president of JSI Store president of Local Firefighters Union #785. In 1972, he was Fixtures, is a committed community supporter. JSI manufactures elected Androscoggin County Treasurer and served in that and supplies high-end wood and steel displays for the position until 1992. He was a member of the Maine County supermarket industry nationwide. The business started in his Commissioners Association and the National Association of stepfather's basement in 1991 and has moved twice; JSI is now Counties. He will be greatly missed by his loving family, friends located at 140 Park Street. Mr. Awalt credits the success of the and neighbors; (SLS 640) (memoriam) business to the team effort of his employees. We send our the Lewiston Sun Journal, on winning the Best in New congratulations to Mr. Awalt on receiving this award; (SLS 647) England Newspaper of the Year award in the Sunday category Specialist E-4 Jeremiah Holmes, of North Berwick, a member from the New England Newspaper Association. This is the 3rd of the New Hampshire Army National Guard 744th Transportation year in a row that the Sun Journal has received this award. The Company. Known by his family and friends as Jay, he was killed paper also received a merit award for general excellence in the in Iraq while in service to his Nation. Jay was a graduate of Noble daily category. We extend our congratulations to the employees High School and served in the United States Army for 4 and a half and staff of the Lewiston Sun Journal on being recognized by years in addition to serving 4 and a half years in the New these prestigious awards; (SLS 641) . Hampshire Army National Guard. He is survived by his loving Ethel C. Pease, of North New Portland, a well-known and wife Kimberly, his beloved son Kaleb, his family and his many respected teacher whose dedication and commitment to teaching friends and neighbors. We acknowledge his ultimate sacrifice for spanned more than 30 years. Her positive teaching style helped his community, his State and his Nation. He will be long to influence generations of students in New Portland. Mrs. Pease remembered by all who knew and loved him; (SLS 648) will be greatly missed by her family, friends and community; (SLS (memoriam) 642) (memoriam) Jeanette Farrar Melcher, of Bingham, beloved wife, mother the Rufus Deering Company, of Portland, on the occasion of and grandmother. She was very active with the Baker Mountain its 150th Anniversary. The company was founded as a lumber Ski Area and enjoyed painting and spending time with her sisters finishing and marketing business in 1854 by Rufus Deering. For doing arts and crafts. She and her husband, Harry, traveled the first 100 years, the company was located on the Portland extensively and made friends throughout the country. She will be waterfront at Hobson's Wharf, just across the street from one of greatly missed by her family and friends; (SLS 649) (memoriam) its current locations. The waterfront location enabled the the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine in Camden, which in company to ship Maine lumber via sailing ship to inland April 2004 will celebrate granting its 500th wish to a seriously ill freshwater ports along the Fore River and to other seaports child in Maine. This chapter of the nationally known foundation throughout the world. Rufus Deering was the sole owner and was launched in 1992 by a small group of citizens led by Caroline operator of the company for many years until the Great Fire of and Wayne Morong of Camden. Over the years it has grown into 1866 when the huge demand for lumber necessitated the addition the organization that it is today, granting wishes to children who of 2 partners. The company was sold in the early 1900s to James have life-threatening medical conditions. We extend our Parker. This change in ownership coincided with the coming of appreciation to the foundation for its continued dedication to the the modern era when lumber began to be freighted by streetcar, youth of the state; (SLS 650) rail or truck. The company was sold to Owen Weymouth in 1930, Robert S. and Mary Lou S. Treat, on the occasion of their to Benjamin Lewis in 1954 and to William M. Moody in 1955. Mr. 50th Wedding Anniversary, March 27, 2004. They have been Moody and his son, William, currently operate the company along extraordinary parents and role models for their 5 children, with 33 employees. We send our congratulations to the Rufus providing a warm home, encouraging a sense of adventure and Deering Company as it celebrates this milestone and extend our an appreciation of art and of nature, and instilling in their family a best wishes for its continued success; (SLS 643) commitment to justice. We extend our congratulations to Mr. and the Home Care Alliance of Maine, Inc., of Augusta, on the Mrs. Treat on their Golden Anniversary and we send our best occasion of its 35th anniversary. The Alliance was first wishes for many more years surrounded by friends and family; incorporated in 1969 as the Pine Tree Association of Home (SLS 651) Health Agencies. The Alliance is a nonprofit organization Leon, of Whitefield, who is celebrating 50 years of sobriety consisting of home health care providers, hospice providers and through the Alcoholics Anonymous program. We extend our other health care organizations that support affordable, congratulations and best wishes to him on his achievement; (SLS accessible, quality home care. We extend our appreciation to the 652) Home Care Alliance of Maine, Inc. for its commitment to the the Honorable Mary Brennan Chisholm Hanson, of Peabody, citizens of the State and send our very best wishes to it as it Massachusetts, and formerly of Cape Elizabeth, who served the celebrates its 35th anniversary; (SLS 644) citizens of Maine as the State's first female Democratic Senator. Greg Roussin, of Sanford, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. As a senator, she fought tirelessly for labor, education and 317, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle infrastructure issues. She also served as Chair of the Labor Scout. We extend our congratulations to Greg on this Committee. Mrs. Hanson was a member of both the accomplishment; (SLS 645) Massachusetts and the Maine Democratic Parties. She was very

SA-43 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix community- and civic-minded, serving on school boards and communities of Rokunohe, Shimoda and Momoishi in Aomori councils in both states. Upon returning to her hometown of Prefecture, Japan. For the past 10 years, the participating Peabody, she served as a Ward 4 Elections Official in Essex communities in Japan and Shapleigh Middle School have County and later became a lecturer, discussing her life in politics. developed a relationship through a cultural exchange program The Honorable Mary Chisholm Hanson will be greatly missed by that has allowed them to better understand each other's history, her family, her friends and the colleagues with whom she worked language and culture. We send our best wishes to Shapleigh throughout her political career; (SLS 653) (memoriam) Middle School as it celebrates this enduring friendship with the Tony Levesque, of Fort Fairfield, who has been the schools in Japan; (SLS 659) Community and Economic Development Director for his town David C. Haluska, of Boy Scout Troop One in Brewer, who since August 8, 1988. Throughout these years he has been has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. David intricately involved in the development of the community's earned 22 merit badges and served his troop in a variety of infrastructure. He has completed more than 43 projects in the leadership roles. For his service project, he created a memorial community totaling in excess of $30,000,000, with those projects garden at the Hammond Street Congregational Church. We send being on time and within budget. We send Mr. Levesque our David our congratulations on this achievement and extend our appreciation for his dedication and commitment to his community best wishes to him on his future endeavors; (SLS 660) and extend to him our best wishes (SLS 654) the Town of Gilead, on the 200th Anniversary of its William "Billy" Plummer IV, of Five Islands, who has been chartering. In 1804 the town on the Androscoggin River was named Georgetown Citizen of the Year 2004. Mr. Plummer, who chartered as Gilead by Massachusetts as Maine's 159th town owns and operates the Five Islands Boat Yard, has served on because of the large number of Balm of Gilead trees in the center Georgetown's Zoning Board of Appeals, Solid Waste Action of town. The town has a proud history beginning in 1772 with the Committee and Comprehensive Plan Committee and as a establishment of Peabody's Patent, named for the chief Selectman since 1994. He has been Chair of the Board of proprietor. We extend our congratulations to the good citizens of Selectmen for the last 3 years. He chairs the board of the Gilead on this Bicentennial year; (SLS 661) Georgetown Community Center and also serves on the April 2004 as National Poetry Month, which is celebrated by Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department. He is on the the Academy of American Poets as well as libraries and schools Georgetown Republican Town Committee and is a delegate to the around the nation. One of the first American poets to support Republican State Convention. Mr. Plummer is known for his himself as a writer, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, was from kindness and for helping anyone in need. He has been married to Maine. He was honored during his lifetime not only in this nation his wife Linda for 26 years and they have 3 children. We extend but around the world, and his poetry is still included in the our congratulations to Mr. Plummer and thank him for his education of Americans. Maine has been home to some of the dedication to helping the citizens of his community and State; nation's most revered poets, including Edwin Arlington Robinson, (SLS 655) Edna St. Vincent Millay, Louise Bogan, Abbie Huston Evans, the members of the Edward Little High School Hockey Team, Robert P. Tristram Coffin and Leo Connellan. The State has a who won their second consecutive Class A State Hockey living poetry heritage second to none, with Philip Booth, Championship. We extend our congratulations on this Constance Hunting, William Carpenter, Kate Barnes, Baron accomplishment to the members of the team: Kyle Smith, Dave Wormser, Robert Chute, Wes McNair, Susann Pelletier, John Roberge, Matt Nadeau, Mert Gould, Dustin Nadeau, Ben Tagliabue, Betsy Sholl and many others. We take this opportunity Mooney, Kevin Pontbriand, Bill Parker, Zach Morneau, Josh to salute the poets of the State; (SLS 662) Whalen, Brian Erickson, Alex Chaloux, Josh Moody, Matt Mary Cameron, of Bangor, a recipient of the Student Heart Couturier, Joel Pepin, Jackson Keene, Jacob Marcum, 8.J. and Soul Award given by the Maine Campus Compact. Ms. Levasseur, Kris Bennett, Ryan Binette and Colby Gilbert; head Cameron is a senior at the University of Southern Maine at coach Jamie Belleau; and assistant coaches Tom st. Onge, Larry Gorham. She spent 5 months hiking the Appalachian Trail as a Morin, Marc Gosselin and Craig Latuscha; (SLS 656) fund-raiser for the Maine Alzheimer's Association. She raised the members of the Edward Little High School Girls Nordic over $8,600, which she donated to the Maine Alzheimer's Ski Team, of Auburn, who are the Class A Girls State Champions. Association on behalf of her grandmother. She has also We extend our congratulations to the members of the team on volunteered over 200 hours helping the association with this accomplishment: Carin Eisenstein, Elizabeth Esponnette, administrative and organizational tasks. We send our Laura Gardner, Sarah Gardner, Brittany Wallingford, Kate congratulations to Ms. Cameron and extend our appreciation to Woodward, Justina Williamson and coach Dan Campbell; (SLS her for her commitment to the citizens of the State; (SLS 663) 657) Casey Harris, of Bangor, a recipient of the Student Heart and the members of the Edward Little High School Combined Ski Soul Award given by the Maine Campus Compact. Mr. Harris is a Team, of Auburn, who are the Class A Girls State Champions. junior at the University of Maine at Augusta - Bangor Campus. We extend our congratulations to the members of the team on Mr. Harris serves with the Youth Civic Action Partnership, a this accomplishment: Catherine Comeau, Kelly Constantine, project aimed at partnering with local high school students to Heidi Dorris, Jennifer Nussinow, Victoria Tanous, Carin address social issues that they consider important. In addition, Eisenstein, Elizabeth Esponnette, Laura Gardner, Sarah Gardner, he has worked with fellow students to bring dialogues to his Brittany Wallingford, Kate Woodward, Justina Williamson and campus on issues that students at the Bangor campus face, such coaches Dan Campbell and Ben Hayes and assistant coach as financial pressure and child care. We send our Michelle Hill; (SLS 658) congratulations to Mr. Harris and extend our appreciation to him the Shapleigh Middle School in Kittery, on the occasion of 10 for his commitment to the citizens of the State; (SLS 664) years of shared friendship with 5 junior high schools within the

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Florence Dunbar, of Farmingdale, on the occasion of her Tara Stevens, of Troy, a senior at Mt. View High School, who retirement from the Maine State Legislature's Office of Legislative has been selected to receive the 2004 Principal's Award. This Information after 10 years of dedicated service. She began her award is sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association and is service as the committee clerk for the Joint Standing Committee given in recognition of a high school senior's academic on Banking and Insurance during the 116th Legislature, and then achievement and citizenship. We send our congratulations and as committee clerk of the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation best wishes to Tara on this achievement; (SLS 670) during the 117th Legislature and as the committee clerk for the Jason Varney, of Belfast, a senior at Belfast Area High Joint Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services School, who has been selected to receive the 2004 Principal's during the 118th through the 121 st Legislatures. Her friendly Award. This award is sponsored by the Maine Principals' smile and cheerful demeanor have been a welcome sight in Association and is given in recognition of a high school senior's Room 427, along with the candy jar that was rarely empty. She academic achievement and citizenship. We send our will be greatly missed by the committee members, legislators, congratulations and best wishes to Jason on this achievement; legislative staff, Department of Professional and Financial (SLS 671) Regulation staff and members of the lobby with whom she has Aurele Joseph Belanger, of Scarborough, on the occasion of worked. We send our heartfelt appreciation to Mrs. Dunbar for his 80th birthday, May 11, 2004. One of 18 children, Mr. her dedication and commitment to the Legislature and wish her Belanger was raised on a potato farm in Aroostook County. He is well in her retirement; (SLS 665) a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the American Robert A. G. and Millicent S. Monks, of Cape Elizabeth, on Legion, VFW and the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Belanger is a the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, July 2, 2004. licensed electrician. He has spent many years enjoying They have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Monks snowmobiling in Canada and in Aroostook County. He also have contributed generously to Maine and the nation. Mrs. enjoyed cultivating a small potato farm in Aroostook County as a Monks founded the Ram Island Dance Company and School in hobby. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Portland and has been involved with the Portland Center for Belanger as he celebrates his birthday; (SLS 672) Performing Arts. She is known as "Maine's greatest patron of the Jeffrey Vincent, a senior at Noble High School, who has been dance." In 1983, Mrs. Monks was appointed by President selected to receive the 2004 Principal's Award. This award is Reagan to the Advisory Committee on Arts for the John F. sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association and is given in Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Mr. recognition of a high school senior's academic achievement and Monks was appointed by the governor twice to chair a committee citizenship. We send our congratulations and best wishes to to study the Maine State Retirement System. He was also a Jeffrey on this occasion; (SLS 673) presidential appointee to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Kevin Decker, a senior at Massabesic High School, who has Board. He is an international leader in the area of corporate been selected to receive the 2004 Principal's Award. This award accountability. We send our appreciation to them for their is sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association and is given in philanthropy and their many contributions to Maine and extend recognition of a high school senior's academic achievement and our congratulations to them on this very special occasion; (SLS citizenship. We send our congratulations and best wishes to 666) Kevin on this occasion; (SLS 674) Reggie Hammond, of Rangeley, who is a recipient of the Emica Boutilier, a senior at Bonny Eagle High School, who Exemplary Service Award given by the Maine Warden Service. has been selected to receive the 2004 Principal's Award. This Warden Hammond was recognized for rescuing an injured hunter award is sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association and is who had been missing for over 36 hours in late November in given in recognition of a high school senior's academic some of the most wild and challenging terrain in the State. We achievement and citizenship. We send our congratulations and extend our appreciation to Warden Hammond for his commitment best wishes to Emica on this occasion; (SLS 675) to the citizens of the State and congratulate him on his receiving Alison St. Jeanos, a senior at Sanford High School, who has this award; (SLS 667) been selected to receive the 2004 Principal's Award. This award Blaine Holding, of Stratton, on his being named 2003 Maine is sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association and is given in Warden of the Year by the Maine Warden Service. Warden recognition of a high school senior's academic achievement and Holding has proven himself to be an exceptional game warden. citizenship. We send our congratulations and best wishes to In addition to his other notable achievements, he assisted in Alison on this occasion; (SLS 676) apprehending a known terrorist crossing the border and rescued a Christian Millian, a senior at Wells High School, who has sporting camp manager stranded on a rapidly freezing lake. He is been selected to receive the 2004 Principal's Award. This award also very dedicated to assisting with the coordination and is sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association and is given in promotion of the Maine Winter Special Olympics. We extend our recognition of a high school senior's academic achievement and appreciation to Warden Holding for his dedicated commitment to citizenship. We send our congratulations and best wishes to the citizens of the State and congratulate him on his receiving this Christian on this occasion; (SLS 677) award; (SLS 668) Ben Williams, of Westport Island, a 7th grader at the Center Skylar Purdy, of Islesboro, a senior at Islesboro Central for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb, who won the Grand School, who has been selected to receive the 2004 Principal's Prize in the National "River of Words" Poetry Contest. Ben will Award. This award is sponsored by the Maine Principals' receive the award in San Francisco and his poem "Deer Print" is Association and is given in recognition of a high school senior's to be published and read to students all over the world. We academic achievement and citizenship. We send our extend our congratulations to Ben on this achievement; (SLS 678) congratulations and best wishes to Skylar on this achievement; Jan Howell, of Pemaquid in the Town of Bristol, on her being (SLS 669) honored April 2nd as one of Maine's 8 Jefferson Award recipients

SA-45 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix for 2004. Ms. Howell was honored in the field of Enrichment of drama and as a speech coach and she retired in 1976. She the Arts and specifically for her work in preserving Maine's past at enjoyed summering on Peaks Island, finding it a source of joy and Colonial Pemaquid, with the Lincoln County Historical Association rejuvenation. Mrs. Gulliver was proud of her City of Portland and with the Maine Archives and Museums. A native of England, heritage and loved telling stories of her youth to her she has lived at Pemaquid for over 20 years and is an active and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends distinguished member of the community. We extend our and community; (SLS 684) (memoriam) congratulations to Ms. Howell on her receiving this award; (SLS Viola "Vi" Quirion, of Waterville, on April 18, 2004. Mrs. 679) Quirion was educated in Winslow schools and worked at C.F. Lenore Closson, of Tremont, beloved wife, mother and Hathaway for 44 years, retiring in 1993. While at Hathaway, she grandmother. Mrs. Closson was married to her husband, became a very active member of the AFL-CIO and remained Lawrence Closson, for 49 years. They have 4 children, 12 active for the rest of her life. She joined the Maine Council of grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Closson was Senior Citizens, where she worked diligently to pass the Maine Rx involved in every aspect of her children'S lives. Mrs. Closson's bill. In the late 1990s the CBS program "60 Minutes" featured skills as a cook put her in great demand at several island Mrs. Quirion on a senior citizens' bus trip to Canada to purchase restaurants, including The Moorings and Young's Lobster Pot. prescription drugs. In the fall of 2003, she testified before a She was especially well-known for her creative cake decorating Congressional board in Washington, D.C., for better access to and she made all her children's wedding cakes. She later worked prescription drugs for the elderly. She touched the lives of many in the kitchen at Summit House. At Christmastime Mrs. Closson, people, young and old, and she will be greatly missed; (SLS 685) dressed as Mrs. Claus, accompanied her husband on his jolly (memoriam) rounds. Mrs. Closson was involved in many church, social and Brendyn Sarnacki, a senior at Searsport High School, who civic organizations. When she was housebound during the last has been selected to receive the 2004 Principal's Award. This months of her life, she enjoyed gazing out of the broad bank of award is sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association and is windows in her living room facing Bass Harbor to watch the given in recognition of a high school senior's academic activity of boats and birds and the ever-changing play of light achievement and citizenship. We send our congratulations and upon the water. She will be missed by her loving family, friends best wishes to Brendyn on this occasion; (SLS 686) and community; (SLS 680) (memoriam) Genevieve Jalbert Bouchard, of Fort Kent, who is the Gilbert Eaton III, of Farmington, principal of Skowhegan Area recipient of the University of Maine at Fort Kent's Distinguished High School, on his retirement after 39 years in education. Mr. Service Award, for her commitment to education. Mrs. Bouchard Eaton took his first education job in 1966 when he served as graduated from Madawaska Training School in 1929 with a athletic director for the Waynflete School in Portland while teacher's certificate. She taught at the Little Red School House in finishing his own education at the University of Southern Maine. Fort Kent for 4 years. After raising her family, she went back to He then taught at Kingfield Elementary School before becoming school and started teaching again in 1959. She taught at the assistant principal and later principal at Mount Abram Regional Market Street School until her retirement in 1972. She is very High School. Mr. Eaton served as principal of Dirigo High School active in the University of Maine at Fort Kent Alumni Association in Dixfield for 6 years before moving to Skowhegan. We extend and was presented with an Outstanding Alumni Award from the our appreciation to Mr. Eaton for his commitment to the youth of university. We acknowledge her dedicated service to her the State and wish him well in his retirement; (SLS 681) community and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to Erma I. Thompson, of Presque Isle, on the celebration of her her on receiving this honor; (SLS 687) 80th birthday, May 8, 2004. Mrs. Thompson taught school for 28 Ida Levesque, of Lewiston, on the occasion of her 100th years. She has 2 children and 3 grandchildren. We send our birthday, May 11, 2004. Mrs. Levesque was born in Quebec, congratulations and best wishes to her on this occasion; (SLS Canada and was one of 21 children. She married Eddie E. 682) Levesque on May 31, 1926. They have 7 children, 15 Neil G. Welliver, who is the featured speaker at the 122nd grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great­ commencement exercises at the University of Maine at Fort Kent grandchildren. She worked in shoe shops in Lewiston and and also the recipient of the honorary degree of Doctor of Auburn most of her life. As a diversion to the routine shoe shop Humane Letters from the university. Mr. Welliver is an work, she sparred with her brother, Cannonball Cote, a well­ extraordinary artist. Mr. Welliver'S work has been the subject of known boxer in the Lewiston-Auburn area. We extend our over 70 one-person exhibitions. Mr. Welliver attended the congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Levesque on this very Philadelphia Museum College of Art and the Yale School of Art. special occasion; (SLS 688) At Yale he studied with and taught for Josef Albers. In 1966 he the 10th Anniversary of the International Appalachian Trail, founded the Graduate School of Fine Arts at the University of an international organization connecting trails of Maine, New Pennsylvania, where he remains a Professor Emeritus. Today, Brunswick and Quebec. The idea was originated by Dick he is involved in local government and remains committed to the Anderson, a fisheries biologist and former Commissioner of preservation of the environment. We acknowledge his dedication Conservation. He visualized a trail that would connect 2 cultures to the art world and we extend our congratulations and best and 2 nations, linking a state and 2 provinces. Former Governor wishes to him on his recent honors; (SLS 683) Joe Brennan first proposed the idea to the public on Earth Day in Bertha Crocker Gulliver, of Falmouth, who passed away on 1994, and representatives from the 3 areas formed the Sentier March 22, 2004. Mrs. Gulliver had a lifelong love for Deering International des Appalaches/International Appalachian Trail, High School. After her graduation from Deering High School in SIAIIAT, dedicated to continuing the Appalachian Trail to the end 1931, she attended college and returned in 1936 to serve as a of Cap Gaspe, Quebec, Canada. 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Brunswick and through Quebec for a distance of 1,000 attainment of the certified municipal clerk award. Ms. Lyons has kilometers. In October 1997, John Brinda was the first person to worked for the Town of Topsham since 1990 and served as hike the whole of the SIAIIAT and the first known person to hike assistant tax collector and deputy clerk before becoming the town the entire East Coast of the North American continent in his clerk in July 1992. We send our congratulations and best wishes journey from the Florida Keys to Cap Gaspe. We extend our to her on this achievement; (SLS 693) congratulations to all members of the International Appalachian Heidi M. Irish, of Bangor, who has successfully completed the Trail on this anniversary and we wish the organization every requirements for the Girl Scout Gold Award. This is the highest success in the future; (SLS 689) award in Senior Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills Christopher D. Gelineau, of Portland, a specialist with the development, leadership, personal growth and community 133rd Engineering Battalion of the Maine Army National Guard, in service. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Heidi on Iraq while in the service of his Nation. Chris Gelineau was a this accomplishment; (SLS 694) graduate of Mt. Abraham High School in Bristol, Vermont and Michelle A. Irish, of Bangor, who has successfully completed joined the Vermont National Guard in 1998. He moved to Maine the requirements for the Girl Scout Gold Award. This is the and started to attend the University of Southern Maine in 2000 highest award in Senior Girl Scouting and is given for excellence and joined the Maine National Guard. He met his beloved wife in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community Lavinia Onitiu in Portland, and they were married in 2002 and service. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Michelle renewed their vows in her hometown of Sibiu, Romania a year on this accomplishment; (SLS 695) later. At the time of his deployment, Chris was attending the Karen E. Irish, of Bangor, who has successfully completed university full-time and also working part-time. He had a natural the requirements for the Girl Scout Gold Award. This is the gift with computers and was a young man that people liked and highest award in Senior Girl Scouting and is given for excellence trusted. He was admired for his honesty, patience and dedication in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community and he had many friends within the university community. We service. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Karen acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice he made in the line of duty. on this accomplishment; (SLS 696) He will be greatly missed and long remembered by his loving wife, the many volunteers who have collectively donated more his family and his many friends and colleagues; (SLS 690) than 8,000 hours of service to the Charles A. Dean Memorial (memoriam) Hospital and Nursing Home, in Greenville. We send our Julian Bishop, of Orono, a member of Boy Scout Troop #478, appreciation to the more than 130 volunteers for their tireless who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. efforts to make the lives of the patients and residents better each We send our congratulations and best wishes to Julian on this day; (SLS 697) achievement; (SLS 691 ) Karen Westburg, of Portland, on the occasion of her Robert M. York, of Orrs Island, Harspwell, upon the occasion retirement as Director of the Bureau of Child and Family Services of his retirement after 47 years as official Maine State Historian, within the Department of Human Services. During her 30 years in the fifth and longest-serving scholar to have this high distinction the department, Ms. Westburg also worked as a caseworker, since its inception in 1907. A native of Wilton, Maine, he was a supervisor and program administrator. She was instrumental in proud 1937 graduate of Bates College, Lewiston, and he earned bringing about a number of improvements and changes within the his master's and doctoral degrees from Clark University. He bureau and in 2003 was recognized by Maine's Youth Leadership served in the United States Navy in World War II on the USS Advisory Team as a Friend of Youth in Care. We applaud Ms. Morrison. He survived the sinking of that ship off Okinawa and Westburg for her leadership, vision and commitment on behalf of concluded his war service with the Office of Naval History, the children and families in our State and extend our very best Washington, D. C. In 1946, he joined the faculty of the University wishes to her on her retirement; (SLS 698) of Maine, Orono, developing the first Maine history curriculum for Mary Bonauto, for her many years of dedicated service to the the University's flagship campus. Appointed Maine State gay and lesbian community. Ms. Bonauto was the lead counsel Historian by Governor Edmund Muskie in 1956, he helped create representing 7 gay couples in the landmark Massachusetts the Maine State Archives and the Maine Historic Preservation Supreme Court case, Goodridge et al. v. Department of Public Commission, as well as a number of local historical societies. He Health, which resulted in the court's declaring that prohibiting civil retired as Professor Emeritus of History and Dean of Graduate marriage for same-sex couples is unconstitutional. The case has Studies from the University of Southern Maine in 1984 and taught been described as a monumental victory for civil rights. The his final history class in 1997, capping 51 years of teaching about Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that the state may not "deny the intricate, illuminating and ever-unfolding history of the Pine the protections, benefits and obligations conferred by civil Tree State. We salute Dr. York's dedication, diligence and delight marriage to two individuals of the same sex who wish to marry." in the education of 3 generations of Maine students across half a Ms. Bonauto has been the Civil Rights Project Director at the Gay century, and his enrichment of and enthusiasm for Maine history, & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) since 1990. She is made broader and deeper by his contributions to future recognized for her articulate, powerful arguments, her intensive generations. In his career and accomplishments he personified knowledge of the law and her dedication to establishing and well the motto of his beloved State of Maine: "Dirigo" - "I guide"; preserving civil liberties for gays and lesbians. Ms. Bonauto (SLS 692) resides in Portland with her partner of 16 years and their twin Ruth Lyons, town clerk for the Town of Topsham, who has daughters. We send our appreciation to Ms. Bonauto for her been accepted as a member in the Master Municipal Clerk efforts and extend our best wishes to her for her continued Academy Program at the International Institute of Municipal success in guaranteeing civil rights for members of the gay and Clerks. The academy is comprised of municipal clerks who have lesbian community; (SLS 699) continued their level of educational achievement beyond the

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Claude Dumond, of New Canada, on the occasion of his 80th commitment to the school children of Portland and extend to her birthday, May 31, 2004. Mr. Dumond is former town manager of our congratulations and best wishes on her retirement; (SLS 706) the towns of Fort Kent, Eagle Lake and New Canada and is now Robert "Bob" Kallgren, of Abbot, on his retirement after retired. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to him on serving 25 years as a Selectman for the Town of Abbot. Bob, this special occasion; (SLS 700) from Guilford, married a woman from Abbot, Marion Richards. He Maine Centers for Women, Work and Community, on the served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, noteworthy occasion of its 25th Anniversary. Created in 1977 as worked for the United States Postal Service and for New England the Maine Displaced Homemakers Program by an Act of the Telephone Company. After he retired from the telephone Legislature, Maine Centers for Women, Work and Community company, he worked for Hardwood Products. In 1977, the was established to provide "necessary training, counseling and Kallgrens moved to Abbot, where they built their current home. referral services for displaced homemakers so that they may We acknowledge his devoted service to his town, his State and to enjoy the independence and economic security vital to a the Nation. We extend our best wishes to him as he retires from productive life and to being self-sufficient members of society." It this municipal office; (SLS 707) has achieved national recognition for the quality of its programs, Elsie A. Bennett, of South Paris, on the occasion of her 90th for the effective partnerships it has fostered and for its birthday, May 16, 2004. We extend our congratulations and best commitment to improving the lives of women and families. Over wishes to her on this very special occasion; (SLS 708) 20,000 women have been assisted through training and support Donald Wilson, of Biddeford, Athletic Director at Biddeford programs over the years. We acknowledge Maine Centers for High School for 2 decades, who has been named Athletic Director Women, Work and Community's great success and the dedicated of the Year by the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' service of its members in assisting the people of the State. We Association. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. extend our congratulations to Maine Centers for Women, Work Wilson on this occasion; (SLS 709) and Community on its anniversary and our best wishes for many Ruth Lepper Gardner, of Southport Island, who received the more years of success; (SLS 701) Distinguished Achievement Award from the University of Southern Audra Knippa, of Bowdoin, who has received the Girl Scout Maine during its 2004 Commencement. Ms. Gardner is an artist Gold Award. This is the highest award in Senior Girl Scouting and is renowned for her maps of the Maine coast. She has also and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, played in the local orchestra and currently holds the Boston Post personal growth and community service. We extend our Cane for the Town of Southport. We send our congratulations congratulations to Audra on this accomplishment; (SLS 702) and best wishes to Ms. Gardner on this occasion; (SLS 710) Jeffrey Tufts, of Wells, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. Kenneth Black, of Union, who has been honored by the 356, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle United States Coast Guard with a Lifetime Achievement Award for Scout. We extend our congratulations to Jeffrey on this his untiring efforts in preserving artifacts and for establishing the accomplishment; (SLS 703) Shore Village Museum, which will soon be renamed Maine's the Town of Palermo, on the bicentennial of the town's Lighthouse Museum. Mr. Black is a retired member of the United incorporation, June 19, 2004. The town is located in Waldo States Coast Guard, having served 32 years. We extend our County and was first known as Sheepscot Great Pond Plantation congratulations and best wishes to him on this honor; (SLS 711) for the body of water in the southern part of the town through the Brownville Elementary School upon its being named which the Sheepscot River runs. The township was surveyed in Small Site State Champion of Read With Me: The 2004 Reading 1800 by William Davis and the petition, signed for its incorporation Is Fundamental Community Reading Challenge presented by the by 55 individuals, was presented in 1801. In 1804, the act of MetLife Foundation. This is the second consecutive year that the incorporation passed and the town was named Palermo for the school has received this distinguished award. We send our city in Sicily, which is a place known for its rich culture of the past. congratulations and best wishes to both the Community of We extend our congratulations and best wishes to the Town of Brownville and to Brownville Elementary School on this occasion; Palermo and its citizens on this very special occasion; (SLS 704) (SLS 712) Robert J. Hallett, Sr., a lifelong resident of Millinocket and a John Wilson, of Hope, who has been inducted into the USSVI longtime employee of the Great Northern Paper Company. Mr. Holland Club. The Holland Club honors individuals who have Hallett served in the National Guard from 1952 to 1970, serving attained 50 years since first qualifying on submarines. Mr. Wilson with the U.S. Army in Korea from 1953 to 1955. He was a first qualified on the USS Cero, SS 225, in 1952. He also served communicant of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church and a life in Vietnam in River Division 521. We extend our congratulations member of the St. Martin of Tours Knights of Columbus. He was to Mr. Wilson on his receiving this distinguished honor; (SLS 713) also a member of the Francis E. Elliott Post No. 4154 VFW, the Francis Kacsmar, of Lisbon Falls, who has been inducted Bernard L. Coro Chapter No. 22, DAV. and the Donald V. Henry into the USSVI Holland Club. The Holland Club honors Post No. 80 American Legion. He will be greatly missed by his individuals who have attained 50 years since first qualifying on loving family and many friends; (SLS 705) (memoriam) submarines. Mr. Kacsmar first qualified on the USS SS-120, S Beverly Holloway, of Bridgton, who is retiring after 30 years 15, in 1943. We extend our congratulations to Mr. Kacsmar on of service to students in Portland's public schools. She served as his receiving this distinguished honor; (SLS 714) a social worker at the Reiche, Hall, Lyseth and Baxter schools, John Battick, of Dover-Foxcroft, who has been inducted into where she worked tirelessly to support the emotional health and the USSVI Holland Club. The Holland Club honors individuals well-being of students to help facilitate the learning process. She who have attained 50 years since first qualifying on submarines. created an atmosphere at the Fred P. Hall school that helped to Mr. Battick first qualified on the USS Hardhead in 1953. We make parents, children and staff feel safe and valued. We send extend our congratulations to Mr. Battick on his receiving this our appreciation to Ms. Holloway for her dedication and distinguished honor; (SLS 715)

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William "Doc" Chapman, of Warren, who has been inducted Jody Pardee, of Northport, upon recelvmg the 2004 into the USSVI Holland Club. The Holland Club honors Governor's Service Award for Excellence in Volunteer individuals who have attained 50 years since first qualifying on Administration for her contribution to the Youthlinks Program in submarines. Mr. Chapman first qualified on the USS Cutlass, SS Rockland. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to 478, in 1954. We extend our congratulations to Mr. Chapman on Jody on this outstanding achievement; (SLS 721) his receiving this distinguished honor; (SLS 716) the following top 11 graduating students in the Lewiston High Gloria Melnick, of Falmouth, Executive Vice-President of School class of 2004: Sara A. Tuttle, Valedictorian; Joseph Adam Youth Alternatives, upon her 20th anniversary with the agency. Lee, Salutatorian; David A. Welch; Amanda Leigh Toussaint; Ms. Melnick has been instrumental in the growth and Ashley Ryanne Nadeau; Renee Marie Bissonnette; Amanda Irene development of programs as the agency has grown from Little Bergeron; Kelly L. Lessard; William Gerard Herrick; Tarrah Ashley Brothers with 4 programs and 25 employees to Youth Alternatives Bowen; and Lauren D. St. Laurent. We extend our with 15 programs ranging from advocacy and prevention to congratulations and best wishes to them on their achievements; community-based and residential services and 150 employees. (SLS 722) She has participated in numerous community coalitions, networks John and Jeannette Scates, of Palermo, for their efforts in and committees to advance services for the well-being of children establishing the Civil War Monument in Palermo. Mr. and Mrs. and families. She has actively participated in the development of Scates have been extremely active with the Palermo Historical the Master's in Social Work program at the University of Southern Society honoring the 191 Palermo citizens who served in the Civil Maine and has been a member of the Cumberland County Child War. We extend our appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Scates for their Abuse & Neglect Council for more than 20 years. She is commitment to their community; (SLS 723) respected and well known in her community for her passion, Madeleine Haskell, of Palermo, for her efforts in establishing clarity of vision and ability to articulate the needs of children and the Civil War Monument in Palermo. Ms. Haskell spent over 10 families in diverse circumstances. We send our appreciation to years researching history in order to identify and honor the 191 Ms. Melnick for her dedication and commitment to serving the Palermo citizens who served in the Civil War. We extend our needs of children and families in the State and send her our appreciation to Ms. Haskell for her commitment to her community; congratulations on this milestone; (SLS 717) (SLS 724) Roland Hachey, of Lewiston, as he retires from teaching at Boy Scout Troop #130, on the occasion of its 70th Thomas J. McMahon Elementary School in Lewiston. Mr. Hachey Anniversary. The troop is chartered and supported by the 1st started his teaching career after he left the United States Navy, Congregational Church of South Paris. During its long history the where he served as Chief Petty Officer during the Vietnam War. troop has made 66 Eagle Scout presentations and has become a He taught the 4th grade at Frye School for 13 years. Upon the vital part of the community. We send our congratulations to closing of Frye School, he transferred to the Multi-Purpose Troop #130 as it celebrates 70 years of scouting; (SLS 725) School, now known as Governor Longley Elementary School. He May 2004 as National ALS Awareness Month. Amyotrophic began teaching at Thomas J. McMahon Elementary School in Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, is a serious neuromuscular illness that 1993, sharing with his 5th grade students his love of history and affects approximately 30,000 people in the United States. During the importance of civic engagement within our democratic system the month of May we join the citizens of our State in honoring all of government. We acknowledge his dedicated service to his people who have been personally touched by the disease and community, to the students and to the State and Nation. We request that citizens throughout our State observe this month by extend our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Hachey on his educating themselves and others about the disease; (SLS 726) retirement; (SLS 718) Gregory Benjamin Fortin, of Bristol, who has attained the Jeanne "Gina" B. Reed, of Monson, on her retirement after high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We send our 12 years as Town Manager. Ms. Reed began her public service congratulations and best wishes to Gregory on this achievement; career by serving as the Town Clerk. She was hired as Town (SLS 727) Manager in October 1992. She has worked for the town for a Joseph Cresta, of Kittery, who has earned the distinction of total of 33 years. We acknowledge her devoted service to her being named the First Honor Essayist of the 2004 graduating town and extend our best wishes as she pursues new endeavors; class of Traip Academy. We extend our congratulations to (SLS 719) Joseph on this accomplishment and wish him good luck in all his Jim McMahon, of Kennebunk, on his retirement as Town future endeavors; (SLS 728) Manager of Berwick from 1998 to 2004. Mr. McMahon began his Emily Lord, of Kittery, who has earned the distinction of being public sector career by serving as a Kennebunk Selectman from named the Second Honor Essayist of the 2004 graduating class 1969 to 1972. He served as a member of the Maine House of of Traip Academy. We extend our congratulations to Emily on Representatives from 1972 to 1980. From 1975 to 1983, he this accomplishment and wish her good luck in all her future worked as United States Representative David Emery's endeavors; (SLS 729) Administrative Assistant in Maine. From 1982 to 1986, he served Brandon Doucette, of Kittery, who has earned the distinction as a York County Commissioner and, in 1991, he was elected to of being named the Valedictorian of the 2004 graduating class of serve as York County Treasurer. He began his municipal Traip Academy. We send our congratulations to Brandon on this administration career in 1984 when he was hired as the Ogunquit accomplishment and wish him good luck in all his future Town Manager. He was also the Town Manager of Bridgton from endeavors; (SLS 730) 1992 to 1998. We acknowledge his devoted service to his town, Betsy Pinkham, of Kittery, who has earned the distinction of county and state and extend our best wishes as he begins a new being named the Salutatorian of the 2004 graduating class of life in Florida; (SLS 720) Traip Academy. We send our congratulations to Betsy on this

SA-49 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix accomplishment and wish her good luck in all her future built in 1998 on the Gray Road in Falmouth. Later, branches in endeavors; (SLS 731) Westbrook and Windham were opened to better serve its 7,000 Brittany Brown, of Oxford, who has received the Girl Scout members. The Westbrook branch is housed in the Westbrook Gold Award. This is the highest award in Senior Girl Scouting Regional Vocational Center and provides teller training to and is given in recognition of excellence in skills development, students. In 1990, when current credit union President Scott leadership, personal growth and community service. We send Harriman assumed his duties, the credit union had 9 million our congratulations to Brittany on this achievement; (SLS 732) dollars in assets. Today it has $50 million in assets. Gerald Mathews Brothers, on the occasion of its 150th Anniversary. Caruso, the former Chairman of Portland Teachers Federal Credit This Belfast-based business manufactures windows and has Union, currently serves as the Chairman of the Cumberland grown steadily since its founder, Spencer Mathews, first set up a County Teachers Federal Credit Union. We send our sawmill and opened for business in 1854 as the Mathews congratulations and best wishes to the Cumberland County Company. Spencer was soon joined by his brothers Noah and Teachers Federal Credit Union on this milestone; (SLS 735) Sanford, and the company's name was changed to Mathews Steven Blake, of Glenbum, who has attained the high rank Brothers. For more than 50 years, the family continued to and distinction of Eagle Scout. He is a member of Boy Scout operate the successful milling business, making window frames Troop #1 in Brewer, which was the first Boy Scout troop to be and other wood products for customers throughout New England. organized in the United States. We extend our congratulations At the beginning of the twentieth century, O.E. Frost assumed and best wishes to him on this occasion; (SLS 736) ownership of the company, which diversified into such things as Madeleine Giguere, of Lewiston, a prominent lifelong resident spiral stairs and even caskets. In 1919, Mathews Brothers of Lewiston, who had a long and distinguished academic career in completed what was perhaps its most unusual contract, the sociology and specialized in ethnic and women's issues. Ms. construction of the 5-masted schooner Jennie Flood Kreger. The Giguere was born on October 18, 1925, the only child of Dr. company has changed owners twice since then and continues to Eustache and Dinora Cailler Giguere. She was an intemationally focus its efforts on the creation of fine windows and, more recognized sociologist and was known locally and regionally as "Ia recently, patio doors. In 1991, Mathews Brothers moved into its marraine" (the godmother) of Franco-Americans. After receiving current headquarters and manufacturing facility and in 1977 an education locally at St. Peter's grammar school and Lewiston added its retail division. Currently the company operates stores in High School, she obtained higher degrees at the Ursulines' Belfast, Bangor and Rockland. In keeping with its distinguished College of New Rochelle, Fordham University and Columbia heritage, the company continues to build solid wood, double-hung University. Professor Giguere taught at St. Joseph's College and windows with true divided lights. These windows are made in Boston College before accepting a position with the University of Belfast using state-of-the-art equipment and materials. Mathews Southern Maine in 1967. She served for more than 2 decades, Brothers is only one of a handful of manufacturers continuing to establishing Franco-American Studies as a legitimate and make such windows. Throughout its history, the company has important part of the curriculum. She was an internationally been proud to provide good jobs for hardworking people. recognized authority on the analysis of the U.S. Census and was Currently it employs more than 100 talented people in its instrumental in having ethnic heritage questions included in that manufacturing and retail operations. Officers of the company fundamental national survey. Because of her meticulous include: John Hawthorne, chairman; Scott Hawthorne, president; examination of census data, the Franco-Americans' presence in Brent West, treasurer; Steven Hart, vice-president of sales and our State and throughout New England was documented and marketing; and Kelley Hawthorne, clerk. We send our made more visible. She was a much sought-after lecturer and congratulations to Mathews Brothers as it celebrates this was instrumental in establishing the Franco-American Heritage milestone and extend our best wishes to the company for its Collection at Lewiston-Auburn College. She served on statewide continued success; (SLS 733) committees defending women's rights and promoting recognition Frost's Garage, of Hampden, on being named Hampden of Franco-American contributions to our State. In 1992, the Business Association's Business of the Year. Frost's Garage is Library of Congress recognized her contributions to Acadian celebrating its 70th anniversary. Originally started by Ivan Frost, culture. A lifelong parishioner of Ss. Peter and Paul Church, she the business is now operated by his sons, Herb and Buzz. Frost's was a member of the Circle of the Blessed Sacrament. Garage is being recognized as a successful high-quality business Madeleine Giguere will be greatly missed by her family, friends that has been in operation in Hampden for the past 70 years. We and former colleagues; (SLS 737) (memoriam) extend our congratulations to the Frost family and wish the family Verna Wheeler Coady, of Greene, who has been presented continued success; (SLS 734) with the Boston Post Cane from her community. Mrs. Coady is a the Cumberland County Teachers Federal Credit Union on graduate of Monmouth Academy. She and her husband, the late the occasion of its 50th Anniversary. Established in 1954 to serve John Coady, raised their 3 sons in Lewiston. Her passion has school department employees in Cumberland County, with the always been her family. She is also known as a wonderful cook exception of Portland and South Portland, the credit union was and her molasses cookies and pies are favorites of many. She is operated from the home of Harold and Charlotte Mason in also an accomplished seamstress and has made many knitted Falmouth. Mr. Mason served as its president from 1954 to 1990 items. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. and, throughout those years, both Mr. and Mrs. Mason Coady on this occasion; (SLS 738) volunteered many hours in running the credit union. In 1978, Marie Badeau, of Lewiston, who is retiring after 35 years as municipal employees in Cumberland County were included in the an educator in the Lewiston Public Schools. In addition to her membership and, in 1997, the Portland Teachers Federal Credit exceptional teaching and professional leadership, Mrs. Badeau is Union merged with the Cumberland County Teachers Federal a woman of numerous talents. She is actively involved in her Credit Union. To accommodate the merger, a new office was community, having served on numerous city committees, and on

SA-50 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix various cultural and religious committees. This includes her Michelle Sirois, of Winslow, a student at Winslow Junior High service as President of the Franco-American Festival and as the School, who is a recipient of the 2004 Secretary of State's Eighth Religious Education Program Coordinator at Saints Peter and Grade Citizenship Award, as a leader in her school and her Paul Parish. We send our appreciation to Mrs. Badeau for her community. She is an exemplary student and a positive role commitment to the education of youth in our State and for her model for her peers. Michelle is on the Student Council and the active participation in her community. We extend to her our Civil Rights Team. We extend our congratulations and best congratulations and best wishes on her retirement; (SLS 739) wishes to Michelle on this accomplishment; (SLS 744) Anne E. Niemiec, of Lewiston, on the occasion of her Ben Powell, of Lewiston, who has attained the high rank and retirement as Director of Lewiston Adult Education for the past 20 distinction of Eagle Scout. Ben is a senior at St. Dominic High years. Ms. Niemiec has distinguished herself throughout her School, and his Eagle project was planning and conducting a community and her state as a leader and an advocate for higher successful blood drive. We extend our congratulations and best education. Her advocacy has led to hundreds of people pursuing wishes to Ben on his accomplishment; (SLS 745) higher education beyond a high school diploma, a GED or an Ruth Moss, of Sorrento, on the occasion of her 80th Birthday. adult education diploma. She has been a member of numerous Widely regarded as the "Grande Dame" of Hancock County professional organizations and committees, including the Maine Democrats, Mrs. Moss provides uncommon leadership, devotion Adult Education Association, the Board of Directors of the and inspiration to the party. Whether challenging the old guard or Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce, the Aspirations coddling the new, she is always reminding members why they are Compact, the Lewiston-Auburn College Advisory Committee and Democrats. We send our congratulations to Mrs. Moss on her the Lewiston Alternative Vocational Center Advisory Committee. 80th birthday and extend our sincerest wish to both Mr. and Mrs. Well known for her keen awareness of local economic Moss for their continued guidance; (SLS 746) development trends, Ms. Niemiec also has had the talent for Ethelyn Carpenter and Evelyn Waddington, of Springvale, on developing appropriate educational strategies to help area the occasion of their 100th birthday, June 8, 2004. They are the companies and businesses succeed. Throughout her tenure she twin daughters of Arthur and Linnie Burbank and were born at has administered numerous grants and programs. She has home in Alfred. Both women were homemakers, and they worked closely with Central Maine Community College and has continue to spend time together everyday. We extend our been a member of the Committee of Five in the delivery of the congratulations and best wishes to these two women as they Carl Perkins Vocational Education funds. We send our celebrate this very special occasion together and with their family; appreciation to Ms. Niemiec for her commitment to the education (SLS 747) of Maine's citizens and extend our congratulations and best the Town of Andover on the occasion of its Bicentennial. wishes on her well-deserved retirement; (SLS 740) Residents of Andover, Massachusetts first settled the town in Floyd and Sheila Montgomery, of Rockland, on the occasion 1789. The town was incorporated on June 23, 1804 as the of their retirement as educators. Both Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery plantation of East Andover, to distinguish it from its namesake, graduated from Rockland District High School in 1961 and and became the 158th town in the District of Maine. The town attended college in the University of Maine System. After adopted the name Andover after Maine became a state. The graduating in 1965, they began their teaching careers. Mr. citizens have always shown themselves to be very resilient, Montgomery has been teaching English at Rockland District High resourceful and independent. The concepts of hard work and School for the past 39 years, a term that ties him with a former neighbors helping neighbors are still very evident today in many colleague for having served SAD #5 for the most years. He has of the same families who originally founded the town. An also served as the department chair for a number of years. At the agricultural, forest products and recreation-based community, end of this school year, Mrs. Montgomery will have taught for 27 Andover has preserved its heritage while protecting its natural years, all of which have been spent in Knox County. The resources for future generations. Until the last century, many Montgomerys raised and educated their 3 children in Maine. We thought of Andover as a sleepy mountain town, visited most send our appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery for their frequently by hunters and skiers. On July 10, 1962, the Telstar commitment to their students and to the communities of Knox Earth Station opened in Andover, the first earth station for County and extend our congratulations and best wishes to them relaying signals of communication satellites. Andover's earth on their retirement; (SLS 741) station would revolutionize the telecommunications industry. Suzanne Madden, of Livermore, who was selected as the Nestled between mountains and far from large cities, Andover Teacher of the Year for Androscoggin County, an award was the ideal home for the new technology. We send our sponsored by the Auburn Wal-Mart. Mrs. Madden received congratulations and best wishes to the good citizens and friends numerous nominations and was cited for her compassion and of the Town of Andover as they celebrate the town's rich 200-year sense of humor. She has taught second grade in Minot for 32 history; (SLS 748) years and is admired and respected by her students, their parents Tim Botler, who has earned the distinction of being named and her colleagues. We send our congratulations and best Valedictorian of the 2004 graduating class of Portland High wishes to Mrs. Madden on this occasion; (SLS 742) School. We send our congratulations to Tim on this achievement; Matt Parker, of Lewiston, who has attained the high rank and (SLS 749) distinction of Eagle Scout. Matt is a junior at Lewiston High Bernice Jones, of Westbrook, on the occasion of her 100th School, and his Eagle project was planning and constructing a birthday. Ms. Jones was born on January 7, 1904. We extend nature walk and welcome sign at Montello School in Lewiston. our congratulations and best wishes to Ms. Jones on this very We extend our congratulations and best wishes to him on his special occasion; (SLS 750) accomplishment; (SLS 743) Heather Ernest, of Temple, who was named 2004 America East Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.

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During her 4-year basketball career at the University of Maine, person. His duties changed with the times, progressing from she scored 1,804 points, collected 1,040 rebounds and was digging ditches, removing snow and learning gate and valve named to the All-Conference team each season. She is only the repair to running a state-of-the-art water filtration system for the 3rd player in University of Maine history to finish her career with company's 500 customers. Throughout the years, he has had an over 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. During the 2003-2004 excellent working partnership with the Town of Greenville and the season, her last season with the University, she was named to Moosehead Sanitary District. During his tenure with the water the 1st Team All-Conference for the 3rd year in a row and named company, he served as a reservist in the Maine National Guard, as Most Valuable Player of the 2004 America East Conference was on the Greenville Fire Department for 14 years and served Tournament. She recorded 11 Double-Doubles, bringing her on the Greenville Cemetery Board. He currently serves on the career total to an amazing 49 and she led the University of Maine Moosehead Sanitary District Board. We send our appreciation to team in scoring, rebounding, steals, blocked shots, minutes Mr. Jones for his years of dedicated public service and extend our played and field goal percentage. We send her our congratulations and best wishes to him on his retirement; (SLS congratulations on her remarkable sports career and we wish her 758) well on all her future endeavors; (SLS 751) Parkview Adventist Medical Center, of Brunswick, on the Thelma Godsoe Bowler, of Bangor, on the occasion of her occasion of its 45th anniversary. First opening its doors in 1959, 100th Birthday. She was born June 27, 1904 in Bangor, Maine, Parkview has grown to be a 55-bed facility in order to meet the where she has lived her entire life. Mrs. Bowler and her husband needs of the community. One of only 70 acute care Adventist Leslie raised one son, William and she has one grandson. She is hospitals in the United States, Parkview is known for its state-of­ a dedicated member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, where the-art technology. Parkview's Family Life Center has delivered she taught Sunday School, and she worked in the Christian over 22,000 babies since its inception. Parkview is committed to Science Reading Room. We send her our congratulations and the enhancement of each individual's well-being and the best wishes on this momentous birthday; (SLS 752) advancement of human dignity and self-worth. We wish the the following top 10 graduating students in the Deering High hospital continued success in the years to come. (SLS 759) School Class of 2004: Kellie MacDonald, Valedictorian; Joseph Harold "Tug" White, of Ellsworth, on the occasion of his Roy-Mayhew, Salutatorian; Manya Sleeper; Jacqueline Pound; retirement after 43 years as an educator. Mr. White's career Adam Tinkle; Alexa Helming; Leah WOhl-Pollack; Meredith included being a teacher, basketball coach, social worker and Benson; Megan Urban; and Paul Opperman. We send our special education professional. Mr. White began his career in congratulations and best wishes to them on their achievements; 1962 as a teacher at the Connors School in Bar Harbor at which (SLS 753) time he also coached basketball at Bar Harbor High School. the Belfast High School Boys Track Team, which has won Before joining the Department of Human Services as a social the 2004 Class B State Championship. We extend our worker, he taught at Mount Desert Island and in Ellsworth. In the congratulations to the team on this achievement; (SLS 754) 1970s, he was asked to become assistant special education the Mt. Ararat High School Girls Tennis Team, which has director for an educational cooperative that provided special won the 2004 Class A State Championship. We congratulate the education services for the schools in Hancock County. In this team on this achievement; (SLS 755) role, he served as a liaison between special education families Lynda Quinn, of Skowhegan, on the occasion of her and the schools. We extend our appreciation to "Tug" for his retirement from Skowhegan Area High School after many years of commitment to the youth of this State and wish him well in his teaching. We acknowledge her dedication to her profession and future endeavors and travels; (SLS 760) to the children of the community. We extend our congratulations the members of the Lewiston High School Boys Tennis Team and best wishes to her on her retirement; (SLS 756) upon their winning the second consecutive Class A State Tennis the Town of Unity on the occasion of its Bicentennial. Title. The team has not lost a match this season and has lost Originally called Twenty-five Mile Pond Plantation, the area was only one team match in 2 years. This year's win makes 9 State first settled in 1782. The first frame house was built by Stephen Tennis Championships for the team. We extend our Chase. In 1788 Henry Farwell and Mr. Pettie built a grist mill, and congratulations and best wishes to the team on this achievement; the area became known as Farwell's Mills, where Richard (SLS 761) Cornforth in 1810 built a wool, carding and cloth mill. The first Alta Weeks, of Westfield, on the celebration of her 80th doctor was Rufus Burnham. The early settlers to this area were Birthday, June 6, 2004. Ms. Weeks worked for 45 years at Maine farmers, woodsmen and millers. The town was incorporated as Public Service Company and volunteers for a number of Unity in 1804, a name chosen to reflect the town's "unison in organizations in her community. She was chosen as one of 12 political sentiment." Located in northern Waldo County, the town woman to participate in a "Women of Aroostook County" calendar has a mid-sized commercial downtown area, which includes Unity in 2003. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to her College and the station for the Belfast and Moosehead Lake on this special occasion; (SLS 762) Railroad. Since 1998, the town has been the home of MOFGA's Professor Robert Lad, of Glenburn, who is the recipient of the Common Ground Fair. We send our congratulations and best 2004 University of Maine Presidential Research and Creative wishes to the good citizens and friends of the Town of Unity as Achievement Award. Professor Lad is involved in pioneering they celebrate the town's 200-year history; (SLS 757) research work on the development of thin films and coatings for Ronald Jones, of Greenville, on the occasion of his various applications. He has written more than 70 journal retirement as the Superintendent of the Greenville Water publications, has given more than 100 seminars and conference Company after 32 years of devoted service. His retirement ends presentations and has received more than 30 research grants. the era of his family's involvement with the operation of the water He is the principal investigator for the largest research grant ever systems for the town. Mr. Jones began his career as a service awarded to the university, the multidisciplinary Department of

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Defense grant, "Advanced Development of Chemical and School class of 2004. We extend our congratulations to her on Biological Sensor Suites." We send our congratulations and best this achievement and we send our best wishes on her future wishes to Professor Lad on this occasion; (SLS 763) endeavors; (SLS 769) Professor Eric Landis, of Orono, who has been named the the Town of Hope on the special occasion of its Bicentennial 2004 University of Maine Distinguished Maine Professor. A celebration. From the earliest settlers to the present inhabitants, member of the faculty for the Department of Civil and the Town of Hope, incorporated in 1804, has been a close-knit Environmental Engineering, he is a dedicated researcher and community of caring, hardworking people. Many have earned scholar. Professor Landis has authored more than 75 scholarly their living from the land by farming. The Town of Hope has many publications and made more than 100 presentations at people descended from the original settlers and the beauty of the professional conferences. He has been recognized by his area has attracted others to this community of 1,320 residents. colleagues and students numerous times, with accolades for his We extend our congratulations and best wishes to the good scholarly activities and his teaching and student mentoring. We citizens of Hope on this 200th Anniversary; (SLS 770) send our congratulations and best wishes to Professor Landis on Megan Watts, of Tenants Harbor, who has earned the this occasion; (SLS 764) distinction of being named the Valedictorian of the Georges Valley Professor Kim McKeage, of Old Town, who is the recipient of High School class of 2004. We extend our congratulations to her the 2004 Presidential Outstanding Teaching Award from the on this honor and we send her our best wishes on her future University of Maine. Professor McKeage is a member of the endeavors; (SLS 771) marketing faculty in the Maine Business School. She has been Saima Sidik, of Lincolnville, who has earned the distinction of regularly recognized by her colleagues and her students for her being named Valedictorian of the Camden Hills Regional High dedication to teaching and advising. She has published research School class of 2004. We extend our congratulations to Saima in the study of teaching methods, and has made presentations to on this achievement and we send her our best wishes on her her colleagues on teaching and related techniques. We send our future endeavors; (SLS 772) congratulations and best wishes to Professor McKeage on this Lincolnville Telephone Company, on the occasion of its 100th occasion; (SLS 765) Anniversary, May 3, 2004. The company was established in 1904 Professor Todd Gabe, of Bangor, who is the recipient of the by a group of farmers and grew slowly over the years, keeping 2004 University of Maine Presidential Public Service Achievement pace with all the changes in technology as they occurred. It is Award. A member of the Department of Resource Economics now the proud parent of 3 other companies and together they and Policy faculty, Professor Gabe focuses on improving provide local telephone services, cable television service and economic conditions for people throughout the State. His broadband internet services for an area that covers the mid-coast research in community and regional economic development, and reaches to Bangor and to Portland. Lincolnville Telephone along with his work with citizen groups, businesses and local and Company and its subsidiaries have a long history of excellence in state agencies, has made a real difference in people's lives. We the services they provide and exemplify the best in Maine send our congratulations and best wishes to Professor Gabe on businesses. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to this occasion; (SLS 766) the company on its centennial anniversary; (SLS 773) Matthew Rodrigue, of Wilton, who has been named the top the rich 75-year history of The Jackson Laboratory. Unique electrical engineering student in the nation by Eta Kappa Nu, the among biomedical institutions, The Jackson Laboratory, a national electrical engineering honor society. Matthew is an nonprofit institution, is the world's largest mammalian genetic electrical engineering and computer student at the University of research facility. Harvard-trained geneticist Clarence Cook Little, Maine. A Rhodes Scholar finalist, he was recently named convinced of the then-radical idea that the mouse was key to outstanding graduate in the university's College of Engineering. understanding the genetic basis of human development, diseases He also served as president of the university's student and disorders, founded the laboratory in 1929. Today, the mouse government and as a trustee on the University of Maine System is recognized by the scientific community as the most important Board of Trustees. He has been an effective leader in the Sigma model for human diseases and disorders. The laboratory, which Phi Epsilon fraternity and was elected to that organization's has trained several generations of scientists, has also been a national board of directors. Matthew has also been honored as unique and indispensable resource to the worldwide scientific the University of Maine Student Leader of the Year and Fraternity community, providing genetically defined mice and sharing its Man of the Year. We send our congratulations to Matthew upon information systems. Over the past 75 years, Jackson Laboratory his receiving this prestigious national honor and extend our best researchers have contributed new information concerning every wishes to him on his future endeavors; (SLS 767) major human disease. The researchers have also made Marguerite Mattulke on the occasion of her 80th Birthday, significant contributions to the disciplines of developmental July 4,2004. Mrs. Mattulke was married to the late William F. biology, bioinformatics and genomics. Well-known for its Mattulke for 56 years. She has 7 children, 6 grandchildren and 5 discovery of genes associated with cancer, heart disease, great-grandchildren. Mrs. Mattulke is an active member of the glaucoma, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, epilepsy, anemias Kiwanis program and has organized the Terrific Kids program for and stroke, The Jackson Laboratory is also known for its several years. She is also a Red Cross volunteer and has been discovery of the fundamental functioning of the immune system, very active in numerous other community volunteer organizations which led to the 1980 Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology. The and projects throughout her lifetime. We send our laboratory has also been a leader in the discovery of important congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Mattulke on her birthday; mechanisms for reproduction, development and aging. We send (SLS 768) our congratulations to The Jackson Laboratory as it celebrates 75 Laura Stein, of Rockport, who has earned the distinction of years of top-notch research and discoveries, and we extend our being named Salutatorian of the Camden Hills Regional High

SA-53 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix best wishes for its continued success as a world-class laboratory; to the children of the islands through his art and writing. He is (SLS 774) always available to island schools to share his love of art and the Honorable Malachi and Sharill Conroy Anderson, of literature. His home is also always open to visitors, where he Woodland, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. enthusiastically shares his wide variety of art. Despite his They were married on July 15, 1954. We extend our worldwide reputation as a gifted poet, storyteller, artist and congratulations and best wishes to them as they celebrate their sculptor, he always puts children first. He is the illustrator or Golden Anniversary on July 18, 2004. (SLS 775) author of more than 30 books and has been honored with many Nate Bolduc, of Farmington, who has been named the prestigious awards, including the Coretta Scott King Award for Lacrosse Player of the Year by the Morning Sentinel. A senior at Beat the Story Drum, Pum-Pum. Several of his books have been Mt. Blue High School, Nate has contributed greatly to his team's selected as Coretta Scott King Honor Books, and in 1990 he 12-2 record by scoring 17 goals and making 14 assists. He received the Arbuthnot Prize, an international lifetime scored 2 goals and assisted with another goal in the last 6 achievement award and one of the highest honors in children's minutes of his team's final regular season game, ensuring another literature. He also received the Silver Medallion for contributions Cougar victory. We send our congratulations and best wishes to to children's literature from the University of Mississippi. We Nate on these accomplishments; (SLS 776) extend our thanks to Mr. Bryan for his many contributions to our Kyle Begin, of Farmington, who was named the Morning society and for his devotion to the well-being of our·youth; (SLS Sentinel Central Maine Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year. 782) At the Class A State Championship this year, Kyle finished third the following top 10 graduating students in the Portland High place in the high jump, second place in the triple jump and third School Class of 2004: Edward Bauer, Melissa Bell, Timothy place in the javelin. He also won his high school team's award for Botler, Karinne Brobst, Erin Coates, Claire Cutting, Adrienne Most Valuable Athlete. Kyle recently graduated from Mount Blue DiDonato, Lynn Guo, Jesse Sawyer and Elliot Vacchiano. We High School in Farmington. We send him our best wishes on his extend our congratulations to them on their achievements and we future endeavors; (SLS 777) wish them well on their future endeavors; (SLS 783) Lisa Hartung, of Farmington, who has been named the Sheldon Bruce Rowe, of Pleasant Ridge Plantation. Mr. Morning Sentinel Central Maine Girls Track and Field Athlete of Rowe was a proud member of the union as a pipe fitter and the Year. At the Class A State Championship this year, Lisa won welder, a trade that he was very skilled and knowledgable in. He first place in the 800-meter race, finished in second place in the loved the outdoors and exemplified the Maine outdoorsman. He 400-meter run and ran on the sixth-place 4 x 400-meter and 4 x will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends; (SLS 784) 800-meter teams. She has just completed her sophomore year at (memoriam) Mount Blue High School in Farmington. We send her our best Bert Dunphy, of Houlton, upon his retirement from the Maine wishes on all her future endeavors; (SLS 778) State Police, after 30 years of dedicated service as a dispatcher Sam St. Hilaire, of Turner, who has been named the Portland in Houlton. Mr. Dunphy has also served on the board of directors Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram All-Sports Awards Most for the Aroostook County Crimestoppers, the Region V Valuable Player for softball. She is a senior at Leavitt High Emergency Medical Services Council and the Central Aroostook School, and has pitched every inning, with 192 strikeouts and only Associaton of Retarded Citizens. He has been faithfully involved 26 walks. She also led her team, the Hornets, in hitting, with a with the Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run .545 average, one home run, 8 triples, 18 RBis, 19 runs and 7 for a number of years. We acknowledge his devoted service to stolen bases. We extend our congratulations to her on her his profession, his community and to the State, and we send him accomplishments; (SLS 779) our best wishes for his future years of retirement; (SLS 785) Dustin Duchesne, of Rangeley, who was named the Portland the Campbell Family, of Exeter, who has been named the Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram All-Sports Awards Most 2004 Farm Family of the Year by the Maine Potato Board. Brian Valuable Player for skiing. Dustin, a senior at Rangeley High and Sheila Campbell come from a long farming tradition. Their School, led his 4-person team to a second-place finish at the son, Jeff, and his wife, Dawn, are partners in the family business. Class C State Championships with wins in both the slalom and The Campbells continuously seek innovative farming methods, giant slalom. We send him our best wishes on his future and they also work to build partnerships with other growers to endeavors; (SLS 780) achieve economies of scale. We acknowledge their hard work Ben True, of North Yarmouth, on being named the Portland and dedication and we extend our congratulations and best Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram All-Sports Awards Most wishes to them on receiving this honor; (SLS 786) Valuable Player for cross-country. A senior at Greely High Lisa I. Giguere, of Auburn, beloved wife of Ralph Tuttle and a School, Ben is a 3-time state champion who led his team to the well-known editor for the Lewiston Sun-Journal newspaper. Ms. Class B state title in 2003. He also finished 2nd in the New Giguere joined the staff of the Lewiston Journal as a general England Championship and placed 5th in the prestigious assignment reporter, a job that helped her better understand the Footlocker National Championship. We send our congratulations economics, politics and culture of the Twin Cities of Lewiston and and best wishes to Ben on these accomplishments; (SLS 781) Auburn. She later held several other positions at the newspaper, Ashley Bryan, of Islesford, a gifted painter, sculptor, teacher, including those of coeditor of The Lewiston Journal and editor of storyteller, musicologist, linguist, philosopher, author and the Sunday paper. More recently, she served as copy editor and illustrator and much more, in appreciation of his devotion to his page designer for the daily Sun Journal. She and her husband community and to the youth of our State. After summering on the enjoyed traveling and shared a deep knowledge of and affection Cranberry Isles for more than 30 years, Mr. Bryan has made Little for films. Ms. Giguere was a member of the Executive Committee Cranberry his home since 1979. During his summers in Maine of the Androscoggin Land Trust and was a member of the Film and as a year-round resident, he has been a constant inspiration Committee for LPL Plus APL, now UA Arts. She will be greatly

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missed by her family, friends and colleagues; (SLS 787) youth of the State and send our congratulations to him on his (memoriam) receiving this award; (SLS 793) Sandy Hodge, of Alna, Director, Division of Policy and the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District Practice with the Department of Human Services, who is retiring on its 60th anniversary. Since its inception, the district has after 30 years of dedicated service with the department. Ms. focused on the sustainable use of natural resources. The district Hodge started in 1969 as a caseworker with the Department of has been recognized several times as Maine's Conservation Health and Welfare, and has been with the Department of Human District of the Year, most recently in 2003. The district received Services steadily since 1981. We extend our appreciation to Ms. the 2002 National Earth Team Chiefs Field Award for the Hodge for her commitment to the State and wish her well in her northeast region of the country given by the Natural Resources future endeavors; (SLS 788) Conservation Service for its natural resource volunteer program. Rob Fisk, of Buxton, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 349, We congratulate the Piscataquis County Soil and Water who has earned the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We Conservation District on its successes and wish it continued extend our congratulations to him on this accomplishment; (SLS success in the future; (SLS 794) 789) Rochelle Titcomb, of Abbot, a teacher at the Piscataquis Grace Fodera, of Southport, the beloved wife of Joseph Community Middle School in Guilford, who has been named the Fodera. Her death has saddened her loving family, many friends 2004 Outstanding Conservation Teacher of the Year. Ms. and her community. Formerly of Minnesota, Mrs. Fodera and her Titcomb has been teaching for 20 years. She is being recognized first husband, the late Louis Climo, resided in Bowdoinham while by the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District he was stationed at the Brunswick Naval Air Station. Upon his for her outstanding conservation efforts. We congratulate Ms. retirement, they operated the Climo Island Store. Mrs. Fodera Titcomb on her receiving this recognition; (SLS 795) was active in local, state and national politics and was also an Ron Locke, of Sebec, who has been named the 2004 active participant in her community, where she served on the Cooperator of the Year by the Piscataquis County Soil & Water school board, the board of selectmen and the cemetery Conservation District. Mr. Locke owns Wicopy Woods, a 140- committee. She was a communicant at St. Patrick's Church in acre parcel of land in Sebec. Mr. Locke served as a district Newcastle. We extend our condolences to her loving family; (SLS supervisor for many years and was a 1973 Distinguished Service 790) (memoriam) . Award recipient. He also was instrumental in the Demonstration the first annual Tribute to Seniors Day, October 6, 2004, in Forest Project and has received a number of other awards over Belfast, sponsored by the Waldo County Tribute to Seniors the years for his outstanding forestry work. We recognize Mr. Committee. The event celebrates and honors the ever-increasing Locke for his outstanding conservation efforts and congratulate group of senior citizens who have contributed so much of their him on his receiving this distinction; (SLS 796) time and talents to help make our State and Nation the great the steamship Katahdin, affectionately called "Kate," on its places that they are today. More of today's seniors are leading 90th birthday. The Katahdin has sailed the waters of Moosehead healthy, physical lifestyles, and many are volunteering their time Lake since is was assembled in 1914. The steamship first ferried to improve their communities. We send our appreciation to the wealthy passengers to and from the famed Kineo House, later it members of the Tribute to Seniors Committee for their efforts in was used as a tugboat to haul log booms from inlets to the organizing this event and urge citizens throughout the State to Kennebec River outlet, and now it provides cruises for the public. join together in honoring our seniors by participating in activities Bath Iron Works assembled the boat, and it is the oldest floating celebrating this first annual Tribute to Seniors Day; (SLS 791) vessel made by the shipyard. The Katahdin is listed on the the Squirrel Island Library on the occasion of its centennial National Register of Historic Places. It has been restored over anniversary. Situated on Squirrel Island in the Gulf of Maine, the the years and will continue to ply the waters for years to come. library was originally built through the generosity of Albert H. We join the citizens of Greenville in celebrating the anniversary of Davenport, a noted furniture manufacturer in Boston. The library this significant vessel; (SLS 797) has been supported by numerous people over the past 100 years, Jeannette Mary Siviski, of Waterville, the beloved wife of giving both hours of service and financial backing. The library Frank Francis Siviski. Mrs. Siviski was an educator for children has undergone several changes, including the 1950's restoration with special needs, and she taught children at the Hilltop School and repainting by islander, Carroll Bill, and the 1960's addition and the Waterville Junior High School. She received the that provided much-needed shelf space for the library's growing Professional Business Woman of the Year Award in 1974, and collection of books and a huge window for viewing Burnt Island served as President of the Taconnett Falls Chapter of the Maine Light. We send our congratulations and best wishes to the Genealogy Society. Mrs. Siviski will be greatly missed by her members and friends of the Squirrel Island Library as they loving family and many friends; (SLS 798) (memoriam) celebrate this milestone; (SLS 792) Philip S. and Lillian E. Viles, of Madison, on the special Oliver Crosby, of Hancock, who has been named Hancock's occasion of their 75th Wedding Anniversary, June 8, 2004. Philip Citizen of the Year. Mr. Crosby, a retired Foreign Service official, Viles and Lillian Trefrey were married in Madison in 1929. The is a founding member of the Frenchman Bay Conservancy. He are the parents of 5 children and have 17 grandchildren, 23 great­ enjoys working with young teenagers and has helped students grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. We congratulate identify their strengths, weaknesses, dreams and aspirations by Mr. and Mrs. Viles on this anniversary celebration and send our working on a steering committee to develop programs that target best wishes to them; (SLS 799) their needs. He began a summer school scholarship program to Ralph and Marjorie Worster, of Moose River, on the occasion help students attend various education summer camps. We of their 60th Wedding Anniversary, April 4, 2004. Ralph Worster extend our appreciation to Mr. Crosby for his commitment to the and Marjorie Holden were married in Jackman in 1944. They are the parents of 5 children and have 8 grandchildren and 8 great-

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grandsons. We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Worster on this married to David. Mr. and Mrs. Kilgour are also the proud anniversary celebration and send our best wishes to them; (SLS grandparents of lan, Kyle and Laurel. We join his loving family 800) and his many friends in congratulating Alfred on this notable Francis H. Parker, of East Vassalboro, beloved husband of birthday; (SLS 807) the late Audrey Schriber Parker, a professor of philosophy and a Commonsense Housing, Inc., of Eddington, which is world traveller. After serving as a flight instructor in the Army Air celebrating 25 years of providing supervised, safe and Corps for several years, Mr. Parker taught philosophy at comfortable community settings in which to teach, support and Haverford College for 17 years, was the chair of the philosophy empower children and adults with developmental and similar department at Purdue University and taught both philosophy and disabilities. Founded by the late Jackie Allen, Commonsense religion at Colby College, where he retired in 1986. He published Housing, Inc. has been a pioneer in the field of serving people many scholarly articles and authored 2 books, including "The with mental retardation and other challenges. Currently, the Story of Western Philosophy." He was president of the community supports 37 people in a variety of residential settings Metaphysical Society of America and the Association for Realistic or in its day program, Commonsense Alternatives. We send our Philosophy. Mr. Parker was also a member of the Vassalboro congratulations to Commonsense Housing, Inc. on this milestone Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. He will be and extend our best wishes for its continued success; (SLS 808) greatly missed by his loving family and many friends; (SLS 801) Max Levine, of Poland, who has been elected as Vice (memoriam) President of the 2004 Boys Nation assembly held in Washington, Danny Adams, of Saco, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. D.C. He is the first Maine delegate to the Boys Nation to be 310, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle elected to this office. Max is a 2004 Dirigo Boys State Governor Scout. We extend our congratulations to Danny on this and will be a senior this fall at Poland High School, where he is a achievement; (SLS 802) class officer. Max is also very active in athletics and is a the Lewiston Police Department, which is a recipient of the participating member of the debate team. We extend our Trojanowicz Award. The award, in the category of a city with a congratulations to Max on this achievement; (SLS 809) population of more than 30,000, was presented by the New Chris Fenno, of Lewiston, for her 12 years of dedicated England Community Policing Partnership. Named after Professor service as Executive Director of the Abused Women's Advocacy Robert Trojanowicz of Michigan State University, the award is Project. Ms. Fenno is credited with developing the Abused presented to a department that excels in community police work. Women's Advocacy Project from a small, obscure advocacy We extend our appreciation to the Lewiston Police Department for program into one of the most powerful and respected in the State. its commitment to the citizens of Lewiston and congratulate it on She has worked tirelessly to advance the cause of abused its receiving this award; (SLS 803) women by creating programs, questioning laws and challenging Patricia Dickey, of Skowhegan, on the occasion of her police and court officials when necessary. We extend our retirement as Town Manager of Skowhegan after 41 years of appreciation to Ms. Fenno for her commitment to the women of service to the community. Mrs. Dickey was born in Colchester, the State and wish her well in her future endeavors in Olympia, England and came to Skowhegan as the bride of United States Washington; (SLS 810) Airman Norman Dickey, whom she married 44 years ago. We the following members of the South Portland American Little acknowledge Patricia Dickey's dedicated service to her League 9-10-year-old Softball All-Stars upon winning the 2004 community and to the State of Maine, and we extend our best Softball District 6 Championship: Julia Leighton, Paizley Mitchell, wishes to her on her retirement; (SLS 804) Katelyn Violette, Jenna Wing, Victoria Brookings, Abby Flynn, Carolyn K. Doore, of Atkinson, on the occasion of her Leah Decesare, Jennifer Everest, Olivia Ledue, Jillian Legere, retirement after 26 years of service to Piscataquis County. Ms. Melissa Davis and Danica Gleason; and team manager Gene Doore began her career with the county in 1971, serving first as Ledue and coaches Peter Everest and Frank Davis. We the Deputy Clerk of Courts and later assuming the positions of congratulate the team on its success and we extend our best Deputy County Treasurer and County Clerk. We send our wishes to all members of the team; (SLS 811) appreciation to her for her devotion to Piscataquis County and its the following members of the Cape Elizabeth Little League residents, and extend to her our congratulations and best wishes All-Stars upon winning the 2004 Maine State Tournament in on her retirement; (SLS 805) Calais: Jamie Ross, Timmy Takach, Patrick Tyler, Robert Robert and Vi Caron, of Lewiston, on the occasion of their MacDonald, Reid Douty, Andrew Lavallee, Kyle Piscopo, Theo 60th Wedding Anniversary, August 20, 2004. Mr. and Mrs. Caron Bowe and Paul Wennberg; and team manager Mike Takach and are outstanding members of the community and have done a coach Gary Piscopo. We contratulate the team on this victory wealth of volunteer work. We extend our congratulations and and extend our best wishes to all members of the team; (SLS best wishes to them on this very special occasion; (SLS 806) 812) Alfred E. Kilgour, of Brunswick, on the occasion of his 90th Zacharie P. Dumont, of Bath, a member of Boy Scout Troop Birthday, September 18, 2004. Mr. Kilgour worked most of his No. 621, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle professional life for Allis Chalmers as a power systems engineer. Scout. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to After retiring, he became an emergency medical technician, Zacharie on this achievement; (SLS 813) retiring from that work at age 80. He is a constant advocate for Lucien and Doris Lamarre Dube, of Eagle Lake, on the others and has been very active in youth sports programs and the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, September 4, 2004. Boy Scouts of America. In 2003, the Boy Scouts gave him a We extend our congratulations and best wishes to them on this special recognition award for serving the Boy Scouts for 75 years. very special occasion; (SLS 814) He has been married to his wife, Alice Randall, for 66 years and Kalgari Shorey, of Newport, who has successfully completed has 2 sons, John and David, and a daughter-in-law, Edie, who is the requirements for the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the

SA-56 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting and is given for excellence Bangor-area people and issues over 450,000 prescriptions each in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community year. We extend our congratulations to Bill and Gloria Miller on service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to their receiving this award; (SLS 823) Kalgari on this accomplishment; (SLS 815) Sherman and Virginia Higgins, of Kittery, who celebrated the Jessica Lynn Nisbett, of Newport, who has successfully occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary on June 25, 2004. completed the requirements for the Girl Scout Silver Award. This We send Mr. and Mrs. Higgins our congratulations and best is the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting and is given for wishes on this milestone; (SLS 824) excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and Great Works Internet, of Biddeford, which has been community service. We extend our congratulations and best recognized as one of the country's 500 fastest growing wishes to Jessica on this accomplishment; (SLS 816) companies by Inc. Magazine. Great Works Internet, GWI, is Jennifer Anne Nisbett, of Newport, who has successfully Maine's oldest and largest local internet service provider. completed the requirements for the Girl Scout Silver Award. This Founded in 1994 by Fletcher Kittredge, GWI provides dial-up and is the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting and is given for broadband internet access in Maine and New Hampshire. excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and Currently the company has nearly 100 employees. We send our community service. We extend our congratulations and best congratulations to Great Works Internet and extend our best wishes to Jennifer on this accomplishment; (SLS 817) wishes for the company's continued success; (SLS 825) Keith W. Moriarty, of Farmingdale, beloved husband and Joseph A. Bennett, of Lewiston, a veteran of World War II father. Mr. Moriarty worked for 24 years as comptroller for SW&B who served in Africa and India and a federal employee whose 38- Construction Company. He was actively involved in many of his year career was largely spent in Heidelberg, Germany. After his sons' sports activities. He coached and was president of youth relocation to Lewiston in 1980 until 1990, Mr. Bennett worked for soccer and Little League and was treasurer of the Hall-Dale . the Maine Milk Commission. He was well know for his wonderful Boosters Club for many years. He was devoted to his career, but, personality and his love of life and people. For the past few years above all, to his family. He will be deeply missed by his family he served as a volunteer at the Central Maine Medical Center. and friends; (SLS 818) (memoriam) Mr. Bennett will be greatly missed by his loving family, his many Chelsea Duca, of South Portland, who has won the Silver friends and his community; (SLS 826) Medal in forms in the 10- and 11-year-old girls division at the 24th Donald James and Virginia Marie O'Connor, of Eliot, in honor Junior Olympic Tae Kwon Do Championship at the Georgia Dome of their 55th Wedding Anniversary, August 27, 2004. We extend in Atlanta, Georgia. Among her other accomplishments this past our congratulations and best wishes to them on this occasion; year: in March Chelsea won the Gold Medal in sparring and Silver (SLS 827) Medals in board breaking and form at the Massachusetts State Ian Crocker, of Portland, the first Olympic swimmer from Championships and she won a Bronze Medal in sparring at the Maine, on the 3 medals he won at the 2004 Athens, Greece U.S. Classic in New London, Connecticut. At the Maine State Olympics. Ian won the Gold Medal in the 4 x 100-meter medley Championships in May, Chesea won a Gold Medal in board relay on August 21 , 2004, the Silver Medal on August 20, 2004 in breaking, a Silver Medal in forms and a Bronze Medal in sparring. the 100-meter butterfly and the Bronze Medal on August 15, 2004 We extend our congratulations to Chelsea on these achievements in the 4 x 1OO-meter freestyle relay. These were his second and we send her our best wishes; (SLS 819) Olympic games, having won the Gold Medal in the 400-meter the 200th Anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of medley relay at the 2000 Sydney, Australia Olympics. Ian is a Madison, on March 7, 2004. The town was originally settled as graduate of Cheverus High School in Portland and a graduate of early as 1773, and was first called Bernardstown. On its the University of Texas. He has won numerous NCAA incorporation, it was named after James Madison, the 4th championships in his career and was named the NCAA Swimmer President of the United States. It is the proud home of Lakewood of the Year. Ian Crocker is Maine's most decorated Olympic Theater and is the birthplace of United States Air Force Major athlete and holder of NCAA, American, World and Olympic Robert Rushworth, Maine's first astronaut. We congratulate the records. We extend our congratulations to Ian on his remarkable good citizens of Madison on their bicentennial and we extend our achievements and we send him our best wishes; (SLS 828) best wishes; (SLS 820) the members of the Nova Seafood American Legion Baseball Lillian Marquis, of Passadumkeag, on the celebration of her Team, of Portland, who won the American Legion World Series. 90th Birthday, August 29th, 2004. Ms. Marquis is an exemplary The team is the first from Maine to ever win the series. We friend and neighbor to the citizens of her town, and she works extend our congratulations to the team on this accomplishment; tirelessly for the Grange. She gives her time and resources to all (SLS 829) her friends in the Grange, making lunches for the sick and meals stepfamilies of Maine and the nation as they celebrate for bereaved families and volunteering her time to the hunters' Stepfamily Day 2004, September 16th. Stepfamily Day is suppers. We extend our congratulations to her on her birthday sponsored by the Stepfamily Association of America. Stepfamily and we send her our best wishes; (SLS 821) Day was established in 1997 by founder Christy Borgeld to Logan Scott Landry, of South Paris, a member of Boy Scout recognize the many invaluable contributions stepfamilies have Troop #130, who has attained the high rank and distinction of made in enriching the lives and life experience of the children and Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to parents of America. We join the Stepfamily Association of him on his achieving this high honor; (SLS 822) America and the stepfamilies of Maine in celebrating Stepfamily Bill and Gloria Miller, owners of Miller Drug, who have been Day; (SLS 830) named Maine Merchant's 2004 Co-Retailer of the Year. Miller Daniel Reardon, of Portland, for his dedication to helping the Drug was founded in 1939 as Miller Cut-Rate, and converted to a youth of the State. Mr. Reardon was a long-time volunteer at the pharmacy in 1957. Miller Drug now employs more than 100 Emergency Shelter for Boys in South Portland and has recently

SA- 57 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix retired after 5 years as the chairperson of the Board of Visitors for career. She achieved 2nd place in hurdles at the State the Long Creek Youth Development Center. We extend our Championship for the past 2 years and had participated in the appreciation to Mr. Reardon for his commitment in guiding our New England Regional tournament. She received the Athlete of youth; (SLS 831) the Year award from her high school in 2004 and had also the new elementary school located in Belfast, which has received the Archie O. Dostie Award during her sophomore and been named in honor of native son Captain Albert W. Stevens. A junior years. Amanda worked at the Skowhegan Recreation nationally and internationally known aviation pioneer, explorer, Department as a coach and participated in Y.B.O.A.lA.A.U. innovator, photographer, engineer and educator, Captain Stevens basketball. She will be greatly missed by her loving family, her is most famous for the stratospheric ascent record that he set in a many friends and her community; (SLS 838) Memoriam helium balloon in 1935, when he took the very first photograph to Maurice Violette, of Augusta, a highly decorated veteran of show the curvature of the Earth. We send our congratulations World War II who spoke 6 languages and who visited 45 countries and best wishes to the Town of Belfast on the honored occasion during his 20-year career in the United States Navy. After retiring of the opening of the Captain Albert W. Stevens Elementary from the navy Mr. Violette was associated with the Augusta Fuel School; (SLS 832) Company and Central Maine Power Company. He was a Camille and Marion Gagnon, of Eagle Lake, on the occasion member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and was very active in of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Gagnon were veterans and civic organizations, including the Emerson and Lane married September 9,1944 in Limington, England. We extend Post 132 of the American Legion in Richmond, the Benevolent our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Gagnon on and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #964 in Augusta, the Fort this very special occasion; (SLS 833) Western Restoration Committee, the YMCA Board of Directors the East Ridge Union Church, of Mars Hill, on the occasion of and the Executive Board of the Kennebec Valley Historical its 125th anniversary, which is being celebrated on September 11 Society. He was President of the Calumet Club, University of and 12,2004. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Maine Forum-A. Mr. Violette authored several books and was a the members and friends of the East Ridge Union Church as they highly regarded historian. He will be greatly missed by his family, observe this milestone; (SLS 834) his friends and his community; (SLS 839) Memoriam Joshua L. Dumont, of Bath, a member of Boy Scout Troop Patricia Michaud Dow, of Fort Kent, a recipient of the 2004 No. 621, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Outstanding Alumni of the Year Award from University of Maine at Scout. We extend our congratulations to Joshua on this Fort Kent. Ms. Dow graduated from Fort Kent Teachers College accomplishment; (SLS 835) and Our Lady of Wisdom Academy in Ste. Agathe. She is the Eric Albert Mattice Jr., of Bath, a member of Boy Scout Troop wife of Alan Dow, mother of Jocelyn Haley, Charles and Sylvia, No. 621, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle and is the memere of Jonathan, Patrick and Ian. Mrs. Dow Scout. We extend our congratulations to Eric on this recently retired from the teaching profession after 39 years of accomplishment; (SLS 836) service. She is a volunteer at the Can-Am Crown International Constance Manter, of East Boothbay, for her dedicated Sled Dog Races and for the 2004 Biathlon World Cup. She is a service to the State of Maine as the Department of Education member of the Ste. Agathe Historical Society and the Fort Kent Social Studies Specialist, Regional Educational Services Team Historical Society, the Retired Educators Association, the St. member for York County and Consultant to the Center for Inquiry Louis Church Choir and the University of Maine at Fort Kent on Secondary Education. During her 16 years of service to the Alumni Association. She also serves as an RSVP volunteer and department, she has been instrumental in helping school districts a Longterm Ombudsman Program Volunteer. We extend our move forward in deciding what students need to know and be congratulations to Ms. Dow on her receiving this award; (SLS able to do, helping teachers develop ways that students can best 840) learn concepts and develop skills, and supporting communities as Megan Foreman, of Fort Kent, recipient of the 2004 they work to transform high schools in ways that promote Outstanding Future Alumni Award. Ms. Foreman is the daughter learning. Ms. Manter was instrumental in the development of of James and Rilda Foreman, graduates of the University of Maine's Common Core of Learning, the Maine Learning Results, Maine at Fort Kent. Ms. Foreman has had a distinguished career Maine's Local Assessment System and Promising Futures. She at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, in the classroom and on also served the State in numerous other curriculum and the soccer field. She served as tri-captain and was voted co-MVP assessment activities. Her influence extended in all directions. of the Lady Bengals, was named National Soccer Player of the She represented the State ably in national social studies projects Week, made the Sunrise Conference first team and the AII­ and was a respected and beloved colleague. The energy, Region Team and was named NAID Women's Soccer AII­ creativity, compassion and humor that she brought to her work American. She also played basketball. She is a Senator-at­ has been an inspiration to many. We send our appreciation to Large and served as President of the student Senate. She is Ms. Manter for her years of service to the youth, teachers, completing her business internship in the University Relations and administrators and citizens of the State and extend our Alumni Affairs Office. We extend our congratulations to Ms. congratulations and best wishes to her on her retirement; (SLS Foreman on her receiving this award; (SLS 841) 837) Lyle and Phyllis Doore, of East Sangerville, on the occasion Amanda Rose Berry, of Skowhegan, daughter of Scott and of their 65th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Doore were Patricia Berry, whose death has shocked and saddened citizens married on September 29, 1939. We also extend our throughout her community and State. Amanda attended congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Doore on their birthdays. Mr. Skowhegan Area High School as a member of the class of 2005. Doore will be 90 on November 3rd and Mrs. Doore will be 85 on She was the captain of the basketball, soccer and running track December 17th. We send our best wishes to them on these teams and had received numerous awards during her athletic special occasions; (SLS 842)

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Nicholas Bouyea, of Lewiston, a member of Boy Scout Troop Maine activist Judy Guay, of Orono, who has received the No. 116, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle 2nd annual "Hands of Peace" award sponsored by the Peace & Scout. We extend our congratulations to Nicholas on this Justice Center of Eastern Maine. The award recognizes Mrs. accomplishment; (SLS 843) Guay's many years of tireless activism supporting the various Judith P. Blaisdell, of Monmouth, who is retiring from the concerns of low-income people in her community and especially Office of the Revisor of Statutes after nearly 18 years as a Legal acknowledges her commitment to empowering people to work for Proofreader. Judy, who first began working for the office in 1980, peace and justice. Mrs. Guay co-founded and has served as raised four children to successful adulthood after the untimely president of the Maine Association of Interdependent death of her husband Brian in 1988. Her children, Jason, Karen, Neighborhoods, which advocates for low-income people in the Jimmy and Merrick, and her granddaughter, Tia, are her pride State. She served on the Vocational Education and Special and joy. Her coworkers will miss her patience and her gentle Education Board of Directors and on the boards of Pine Tree humor. We send Judy our grateful appreciation for her years of Legal Assistance, the Mable Wadsworth Women's Health Center service to the Legislature and the people of Maine and wish her and the Maine Woman's Fund. She was appointed to various every happiness in her retirement; (SLS 844) state commissions, including the Commission to Study the Arley Carmen Clark, of Union, who has been named Trustee General Assistance Program, the Commission to Study the Emeritus of the Vose Library in Union. Ms. Clark has been a Problem of Homelessness and the Dirigo Commission, which member of the library for 28 years. In 1990 she became a studied ways to make the Maine court system more user friendly. Trustee-at-Iarge and a member of the policy committee. Since She was a member for 13 years of the Bangor School Committee. 1994 she has been a member of the library's finance committee. We send our appreciation to Mrs. Guay for her years of service to In 1985 she presented the library with a copy of her book, From her community and State and extend our congratulations and best the Orange Mailbox. Her knowledge and her willingness to share wishes on this occasion; (SLS 851) that knowledge has been an asset to the Vose Library and the Richard J. Warren, publisher of the Bangor Daily News, on Town of Union. We send Ms. Clark our congratulations and best . receiving the 10th Anniversary President's Award by the Maine wishes on this occasion; (SLS 845) Children's Alliance at the Champions for Children/Giraffe Awards J. Gregory Shea, of Topsham, who has retired as the event. The awards event celebrates the everyday local heroes Executive Director of Tri-County Mental Health Services after 30 who "stick their necks out" for kids. We send our congratulations years of devoted service to the citizens of our State. A recipient and best wishes to Mr. Warren on this outstanding achievement; of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Council for (SLS 852) Community Behavioral Healthcare, Mr. Shea was instrumental in the Bangor Daily News, of Bangor, which has received a developing the Maine Council of Community Mental Health bronze award from the Wellness Councils of America for its Centers, an organization that belongs to the national council. He worker health programs, including personai health assessments, also served as president of the national council during the 1980's. flu immunizations, free smoking-cessation products and access to We send our congratulations and best wishes to him on his weight-loss programs. We extend our congratulations to the retirement as the Executive Director of Tri-County Mental Health Bangor Daily News for this achievement; (SLS 853) Services; (SLS 846) Eastern Maine Medical Center, of Bangor, which has Joseph Lane Brown, of Deer Isle, the beloved son of Russell received a silver award from the Well ness Councils of America for and Jennifer Brown, whose death has saddened his family, his its worker health programs. We extend our congratulations to friends and his community. A 6th-grade student at the Deer Isle­ Eastern Maine Medical Center on this achievement; (SLS 854) Stonington Elementary School, Joseph was very involved in WBRC Architects-Engineers, of Bangor, which has received activities at school and in his community. He had earned his a silver award from the Well ness Councils of America for its brown belt in Karate for his division. He was a Little League AII­ worker health programs. We extend our congratulations to Star in baseball for many years, was a member of the chess team WBRC Architects-Engineers on this achievement; (SLS 855) that participated in 3 consecutive national tournaments and won Cianbro Corporation, of Pittsfield, which has received a gold several awards and trophies for basketball and soccer. He was award from the Well ness Councils of America for its broad also a drama technician for school plays. Joseph will be greatly commitment to supporting the health of its workers. We extend missed by his loving family, his many friends and his community; our congratulations and best wishes on this outstanding (SLS 847) Memoriam achievement; (SLS 856) Cary Medical Center, of Caribou, on its 80th Anniversary of the Town of Beaver Cove as it celebrates the grand opening providing health care to Aroostook County. We acknowledge the of its new town office and community room. The community room dedicated service to the community and we extend our was developed with the premise of providing a safe haven in time congratulations to the center on this occasion; (SLS 848) of emergency and also to serve as a place for the residents of Northeastern Log Homes, of Kenduskeag, which has Beaver Cove to gather for social events. We extend our received a silver award from the Well ness Councils of America for congratulations to the Town of Beaver Cove on the opening of its its worker health programs. We extend our congratulations to new municipal facilities; (SLS 857) Northeastern Log Homes on this achievement; (SLS 849) Melissa Day, of Brewer, who has received the Eastern Maine Sherry Gaudet, of Monson, who has been named the 2004- Medical Center's 2004 Nursing Excellence Award for her 05 School Nurse of the Year by the Maine Association of School dedication to her patients and the nursing profession. We send Nurses. Ms. Gaudet is currently school nurse for SeDoMoCha our congratulations and best wishes to her on this occasion; (SLS Middle School in Dover-Foxcroft. She has been a school nurse 858) for 12 years. We send her our congratulations and best wishes Bruce E. Leddy, of Falmouth, on the occasion of his on being awarded this honor; (SLS 850) retirement after 4 decades of service with the law firm of Perkins,

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Thompson, Hinckley & Keddy. Mr. Leddy has been instrumental Devan Eaton, of Litchfield, a member of Boy Scout Troop in the firm's real estate practice group, having more than 30 years #698, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle of experience helping businesses and individuals throughout the Scout. We send our congratulations and best wishes to him on State with real estate and financing matters. He assisted timber this achievement; (SLS 865) companies, public utilities, commercial rental property owners, David O'Heir, of Waterville, a member of Boy Scout Troop corporations, small businesses and individuals in a variety of No. 436, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle transactions involving real estate issues. He is a member and the Scout. We extend our congratulations to David on this chair of his town's planning board. He is a member of the Real accomplishment; (SLS 866) Estate and Title Standards Section of the Maine State Bar Tom Brown, of Northeast Harbor, who won a silver medal in Association, the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the sailing event held at the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, the American Bar Association, and the American College of Real Greece. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Estate Lawyers. Mr. Leddy is both a member of the board of Brown on this occasion; (SLS 867) directors and the clerk of the Ronald McDonald House in Brian Higgins, of Surry, Coach of the Ellsworth Eagles Boys Portland. We send him our congratulations and best wishes for Soccer Team, who celebrated his 400th win with his team's every happiness in his retirement; (SLS 859) victory on September 21 ,2004. Coach Higgins has been coach Linda Savage, of Northeast Harbor, on the occasion of her since 1974. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to retirement as Postmaster of the Mount Desert Post Office after 31 him on this accomplishment; (SLS 868) years of dedicated service with the United States Postal Service. Captain Darryl W. Lyon, of Bangor, incoming Company Ms. Savage also served offices at Seal Harbor and Northeast Commander Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Harbor. We send our congratulations and best wishes to her on (Mountain). Captain Lyon is a 1989 graduate of Penn State her retirement; (SLS 860) University. He enlisted as a Cryptologist in the United States The Honorable Daniel B. Hickey, a lifelong resident of Navy in 1989 and served in the Naval Security Group Detachment Augusta and a former member of the Maine House of Six. After leaving active duty, Captain Lyon joined B Company in Representatives, who began his legislative career as a doorman. 1993. In 2000, he became the Operations Officer for Maine's Mr. Hickey was the third eldest of eight children and was 11th Civil Support Team, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and educated at St. Mary's School, Cony High School, the Colburn served as the Deputy Commander of the 11th Civil Support Team Classical Institute and Bates College. He worked for Standard Oil since 2003. He received the Army Commendation Medal with 3 before managing and co-owing Hickey Brothers Socony Service oak leaf clusters, the Army Achievement Medal with oak leaf Station. An Army veteran of World War ii, Mr. Hickey served 4 cluster, the Humanitarian Service Medal and the National terms on the Augusta City Council and 4 terms in the Augusta Defense Medal with star. We are proud of the accomplishments Planning Board. Upon retiring from the United States Postal of such a fine citizen, soldier and neighbor; (SLS 869) Service after 27 years of service, he was elected to the Sharon Barker, of Bangor, director of the University of Legislature. Called "Mr. Democrat," he was well-known for his Maine's Women's Resource Center, who has received a lifetime enthusiasm and dedication to public service. Giving back was achievement award from the Maine Women's Fund in recognition important to Mr. Hickey, who helped, both financially and by of her lifelong work to meet the needs of women and girls in garnering community support, to build a new wing at the St. diverse areas such as healthcare, poverty, sexual assault, Mary's School. Mr. Hickey will be greatly missed by his beloved juvenile justice, gender equity, education and peace. Her work wife Rita, and their families, including 6 grandchildren and one has included the founding of a community school in Aroostook great-grandchild, his community and the citizens of our State; County and the cofounding of the Mable Wadsworth Women's (SLS 861) Memoriam Health Center. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Weaver's Bakery, of Belfast, on the occasion of its 50th Ms. Barker on this achievement; (SLS 870) anniversary. We extend our congratulations to Mark Weaver, Kristen M. Farrar, of Bangor, a member of Girl Scout Troop owner and operator of the bakery, on this special occasion; (SLS No. 138, who has received the Girl Scout Gold Award. This is the 862) highest award in Senior Girl Scouting and is given for excellence University of Maine anthropology and marine sciences in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community professor James Acheson, of Bangor, who has been named the service. We extend our congratulations to Kristen on this 2004 winner of the prestigious American Anthropological accomplishment; (SLS 871) Association's Solon T. Kimball Award for Public and Applied Noah Cobb, of Acton, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. Anthropology. A cultural anthropologist, author and professor at 320, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle the University of Maine since 1968, Mr. Acheson is an Scout. We extend our congratulations to Noah on this internationally recognized authority on economic anthropology accomplishment; (SLS 872) and the social science aspects of fisheries management. We Francis (Frank) W. Lyons, of South Portland, on his send our congratulations and best wishes to Professor Acheson retirement from the Maine Department of Corrections. Officer on this achievement; (SLS 863) Lyons has received a citation of Distinguished Police Service for Barbara I. Dyer and Donald E. Dyer, Sr., of Limerick, on the his 28 years of honorable service. He first served as Police celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Dyer Officer with the Rockland Police Department from 1976-1979, were married on November 25, 1954 at the Blue Point Christian then as a State Liquor Enforcement Officer in the Department of Church in Scarborough. They are the parents of 4 children. We Public Safety/Bureau of Liquor Enforcement from 1979 to 2003. send them our congratulations and best wishes on this Officer Lyons became a State Probation/Parole Officer in the momentous occasion; (SLS 864) Department of Corrections from 2003 to 2004. He has served 28 years as a law enforcement official with dedication and honor.

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We acknowledge his exemplary career serving the people of the the philosophy of "Maine people helping Maine people." It is this State of Maine and we extend our congratulations and best commitment to the people within the State that has enabled the wishes to Frank on his well-deserved retirement; (SLS 873) credit unions to grow from a few thousand members to more than Eleanor Cyr, of Glenburn and formerly of Farmingdale, on the 600,000 members today. We send our congratulations and best occasion of her 90th birthday. Ms. Cyr was a longtime employee wishes to Maine's credit unions as they celebrate this special of the Bureau of Taxation and a bookkeeper for the City of occasion; (SLS 879) Hallowell. We extend our appreciation to Ms. Cyr for her Paige Morrill, of Bangor, whose artwork was chosen for the dedicated service to the State and congratulate her on this very Crayola Dream-Makers exhibit. The theme for this year's special occasion; (SLS 874) program was Dreaming Beyond the Book. Thousands of pieces the Mabel Wadsworth Women's Health Center in Bangor on of artwork were submitted nationwide by pupils from kindergarten the 20th anniversary of its founding and in celebration of its to grade 6 and approximately 200 pieces were selected for the continuing vision of providing health care to women in an exhibit. The artwork is selected on visual appeal, originality, age environment of support and concern. The Mabel Wadsworth appropriateness, craftsmanship and the pupil's 10- to 30-word Women's Health Center was founded in 1984 in response to dream statement about the work. Paige's artwork was one of two political pressures that sought to restrict women's choices. The chosen from Maine. We extend our congratulations to Paige on Center has remained true to its mission of empowering all having her artwork chosen for this exhibit; (SLS 880) women, regardless of color, sexual preference or economic Cheyenne Patin, of Bangor, whose artwork was chosen for status, to take control of their sexual and reproductive lives. The the Crayola Dream-Makers exhibit. The theme for this year's Center offers women not only clinical services but also the program was Dreaming Beyond the Book. Thousands of pieces information and self-confidence to make sound decisions about of artwork were submitted nationwide by pupils from kindergarten their health and their lives. The Center is highly respected locally to grade 6 and approximately 200 pieces were selected for the and throughout the State for its advocacy and sponsorship of exhibit. The artwork is selected on visual appeal, originality, age numerous conferences and other educational programs on appropriateness, craftsmanship and the pupil's 10- to 30-word women's health. We extend our congratulations to the Mabel dream statement about the work. Cheyenne's artwork was one of Wadsworth Women's Health Center on its 20th Anniversary; (SLS two chosen from Maine. We extend our congratulations to 875) Cheyenne on having her artwork chosen for this exhibit; (SLS Kyle McGuan, of Holden, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 881) 1, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. Diana Scully, of Hallowell, Executive Director of the Maine We extend our congratulations to Kyle on this accomplishment; Indian Tribal-State Commission for the past 15 years. Ms. (SLS 876) Scully's commitment to the commission and her expertise in Aurel F. Gagnon, of Skowhegan, beloved husband of Indian and tribal matters have earned her the respect and Lorraine Robichaud Gagnon and a well-respected businessman, affection of everyone with whom she has worked. We send our best known for his store, Gagnon Jewelers and Opticians. Mr. appreciation to her for her devotion to the commission and extend Gagnon was a self-taught, self-made man whose ingenuity and to her our best wishes on her future endeavors; (SLS 882) work ethic helped him to achieve much success during his the Boston Red Sox, for their unparalleled achievement in lifetime. He served in the Civil Conservation Corps in his youth defeating the New York Yankees after falling behind 3 games to and in the U.S. Army during World War II, in the Pacific theater. none and then going on to become the 2004 World Champions by He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Chamber beating the St. Louis Cardinals in 4 straight games. This is their of Commerce and was a charter member of the Skowhegan­ first World Series Championship since 1918. Their talent, Madison Elks Lodge. Mr. Gagnon will be greatly missed by his character and perseverance serve as an inspiration to us all, and loving family and many friends; (SLS 877) Memoriam they are a shining example of courage and determination in the Pearl Starbird, of South Paris, who has the distinctive honor face of incredible odds. We extend our thanks and of being known as the last surviving granddaughter of the congratulations to them on this astonishing feat; (SLS 883) Republic. She is the granddaughter of General Isaac W. Starbird, Stephen C. Estes, of Kittery Point, on his retirement from the who commanded the 17th Maine regiment during the Civil War. field of education. Mr. Estes taught social studies at R.W. Traip She has his war memorabilia, including his field desk, the sword Academy from 1971 until his retirement in 2004. He also he carried from Gettysburg to Appomattox and his promotion to coached basketball, cross-country and track and field. He served General signed by President Lincoln's Vice President Andrew in the Maine Senate during the 113th, 114th and 115th Johnson and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. His battle flag Legislatures and was a member of the House of Representatives was recently restored and placed in the Hall of Flags in Augusta. during the 120th Legislature. We commend Mr. Estes for his He was the schoolmate of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain and devotion to education and his State and wish him all the best in was known for his actions to save the High Bridge across the his retirement; (SLS 884) Appomattox River, which allowed Ulysses S. Grant to apprehend Dominic Peter D'Agostino, of Hudson, for his selfless service General Lee and end the Civil War. We send our appreciation to to the Nation and the State of Maine during 3 different periods of Pearl Starbird for her safekeeping of her grandfather's war: World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. During memorabilia and for the knowledge she has shared about her World War II, Mr. D'Agostino served aboard the USS Soley in the grandfather throughout the years and extend our best wishes to Pacific. He joined the United States Naval Reserve in 1947 and her on this occasion; (SLS 878) was recalled to active duty in 1951 during the Korean War, where Maine's credit unions during National Credit Union Week. he served aboard the USS Wasp. In 1961, Dominic enlisted in Since the first credit union was formed in Maine in 1921, the the Maine Army National Guard. He joined the newly formed credit union movement has remained committed and dedicated to Navy Seabee Reserve unit in 1967 and was recalled to active

SA- 61 SENATE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Senate Legislative Sentiment Appendix duty at the age of 46 to serve in Vietnam. He was a member of Olivari, Liz Moran, Kindle Loomis, Kayla Eaton and Annika Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Twelve from May 1968 to Treyball; Head Coach Steve Bemiss; Assistant Coach Stephen April 1969, earning the Vietnam Service Medal with the Fleet Bemiss; and Assistant Coach Laura Pellerano. We extend our Marine Force Combat Operations Insignia. On his return to congratulations to the team on this accomplishment; (SLS 891) Maine, he remained in the Naval Reserve until 1975, when he Lea Davis, of Augusta, recipient of the 2004 Modern rejoined the Maine Army National Guard. He retired in 1982 with Woodmen of America, Camp 17223, Citizen of the Year Award almost 25 years of service. Dominic and his wife of 55 years, Etta for her contributions, dedication and leadership in community Marie Hall, are the parents of 6 children. He worked for Great service activities over the years in Albion, China, Palermo, Unity, Northern Paper Company in Millinocket for 26 years. We Vassalboro, Windsor and Winslow. We extend our acknowledge his exceptional devotion to his country in having congratulations and best wishes to Lea on her receiving this risked his life in 3 different wars, and we extend our gratitude and award; (SLS 892) best wishes to him; (SLS 885) Albert F. Emery, of St. George, who has attained the high Adam P. Jandreau, of Fort Kent, a member of Boy Scout rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. Albert demonstrated the Troop No. 189, who has attained the high rank and distinction of leadership required for this prestigious award by developing a Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Adam on this forest management plan for the St. George Town Forest, a 57- achievement; (SLS 886) acre tract of land for which the town had no existing plan. We the following members of the Madawaska High School Boys send our congratulations and best wishes to Albert on this Soccer Team, upon their winning the 2004 Class C Eastern achievement; (SLS 893) Maine Championship: players Michael Arnold, Cody Desjardins, Carol Mitchell, of Burnham, on the occasion of her 80th Justin Lagasse, Paul Michaud, Myles Morneault, Matt Bosse, birthday. Mrs. Mitchell has been the town clerk of Burnham for 34 Mark Lavertu, Andre Roy, Billy Roy, Paul Roy, Craig Daigle, Matt years. She has been a member of the Burnham Fire Department Dube, Tyler Levesque, Jon Roy, Jordan Albert, Chad Bechard, for nearly 29 years and is the Secretary/Treasurer and a Craig Cyr, Andrew Levesque, Tim McDermott and Danny Roy; dispatcher. Before 911 was available in Burnham, she manned Manager Jacques Albert; Assistant Coach Dean Gendreau; and the "Red Phone" in her home. In 1999, she received the Ethel Head Coach Benjamin Sirois. We extend our congratulations to Kelly Award given by the Maine Municipal Association. She the team on this achievement; (SLS 887) chaired many benefit suppers and volunteered at the child clinics the following members of the Van Buren High School Boys for 40 years. We extend our appreciation to Mrs. Mitchell for her Soccer Team, upon their winning the 2004 Class 0 State many years of dedicated service and leadership and hours of Championship: players Andy Martin, Dustin Cyr, Tyler Lapierre, volunteering to the community and the people that are a part of Jacob Doucette, Trevor Hews, Lance Smith, Tony Vaillancourt, her life. We also send her our best wishes on this very special Riley Lizotte, Dom Rossignol, Kyle Chasse, Andrew Taylor, occasion; (SLS 894) Logan Ouellette, Matt Parent, Brandon Boulware, Ben Doucette, the George J. Mitchell Before and After School Program, of Jean Pierre Dumond, Patrick Gereben and Alex Martin; Athletic Waterville, on being the first program in Maine to receive Director Susan Parent; Coach Steve Lapierre; Assistant Coach accreditation from the National AfterSchool Assocation, formerly Brian Hews; and managers Katy Levasseur, Jessica Cormier and the National School-Age Care Alliance. The school was founded Kylie Bouchard. We extend our congratulations to the school on in 1994. We extend our congratulations to the George J. Mitchell this team's achievement; (SLS 888) Before and After School Program on this achievement and send William and Betty Branch, of Vassalboro, on the occasion of our best wishes for continued success; (SLS 895) their 50th Wedding Anniversary, November 26, 2004. We extend Jeanne Gerencer, of Waterville, beloved wife and mother. our congratulations and best wishes to them on this very special Mrs. Gerencer was a registered nurse and served as a Lieutenant occasion; (SLS 889) in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. She was a volunteer at Hilltop School and Sacred Heart School and the following members of the Brunswick High School Girls was a part-time worker at Thayer Hospital. She taught first aid to Soccer Team, upon winning the 2004 Class A State the local Boy Scouts and was a member of the Waterville Championship: players Megan Rousseau, Lindsay Hammond, Woman's Club and the Waterville Historical Society. She will be Rachel Miller, Jennifer Timmreck, Lily Shipley, Juliana Vezina, greatly missed by her family and friends; (SLS 896) Memoriam Tori Pelletier, Deirdre Forbes, Kim Bilodeau, Mary Menard, Kate Kevin Boyle, of Hampden, who has been named the 2004 Ross, Meghan Morrell, Aimee Tetu, Carolyn Hartzell, Jessica Maine Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Timmreck, Hannah Chatalbash, Emma Linhard, Stephanie Advancement of Teaching. Recipients of this prestigious award Rendall, Molly Elder, McKell Barnes, Crystal Nadeau, Megan are selected for their outstanding teaching commitment to Clement, Courtney Reed and Caroline Reed; Assistant Coaches undergraduate students and their influence on teaching. Randy Bishop, Pat Roache and Sam Farrell; and Head Coach Professor Boyle is a Maine native and a 1978 graduate of the Martyn Davison. We extend our congratulations to the team on University of Maine. He earned a master's degree from Oregon this aChievement; (SLS 890) State and a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin. He joined the following members of the George Stevens Academy Girls the University of Maine faculty in 1986 and currently serves as Soccer Team, in Blue Hill, upon winning the 2004 Class C Chair of the Department of Resource Economics and Policy. Eastern Maine Championship: players Lakiesha Allen, Jessica Professor Boyle is a leading environmental economist and is the Driscoll, Jennifer Haberstock, Katherine Ekberg, Sadie author of more than 150 published research papers. He is Beardsworth, Chelsea Duddy, Christy Moon, Jenny Olivari, Robin frequently asked for policy advice by federal and state agencies. Rioux, Hilary Thibodeau, Brandi Winters, Winslow Brokaw, We send our congratulations and best wishes to Professor Kevin Morgan Springer, Fiona Schubeck, Laura Overton, Brittany Boyle upon his receiving this honor; (SLS 897)

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