2025-01-27 00:00:00 - Informal House Session 9

REP DONATO - The order which the House adjourned having arrived, the House will be in order. Members and guests are asked to remain standing and join with me in pledging allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

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DONATO - Chair would like to take this opportunity to introduce, well, in Longmeadow, we're thrilled to celebrate a monumental achievement by the Longmeadow boys cross country team. On Saturday, November 16th, 2024, day that rely in infamy in Longmeadow, they made history by securing their first ever state title, and they did so with incredible depth and teamwork. The team tops five finishes, crossed the line in 18th, 20th, 1st, 5th, and 37th, accumulating 101 points more than 30 points ahead of the runner-up, Marblehead in a competitive field of 23 teams. The seven athletes who made this victory possible are Jacob AB, Matt Cornier, Spence Deloso, Ethan Halpin, Greg Keane, Andrew Maderas, and Henry Sacco. This remarkable achievement is a testament to their relentless dedication and hard work, and they should be immensely proud of their success knowing that their hard work and determination paid off.

The Representative from Longmeadow thanks you for your hard work and we have refreshments up in 437, I think it's a steak dinner and some other kinds of good things. We also have guests, the Chair would like to recognize, seated in the House chamber, the Division 3 State Champion, Nipmuc Girls Soccer Team. The team who triumphantly defeated Medfield one to nothing in the finals, was led by 100 goal scorer, Keia Montano, who scored the game winning goal in the 67th minute of action, securing the Nipmuc program for their first state title since 2014. The champions are here as guests of Representative Meridian, Representative Murray, and as well, Senator Fattman. Welcome to the House of Representatives. We're wanted to have all of these champions, let's see what happens, with the Super Bowl. A message from her excellency, the Governor.

TIMOTHY CARROLL - OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE - A message from her excellency, the Governor recommending legislation relative to financing long term improvements to municipal roads and bridges was filed in the office of the clerk Friday, January 24th at 12:15 PM.

DONATO - Under Rule 30, the250 Governor's message will be sent to the committee on transportation. The House will be in a brief recess. Report of committee.

CARROLL - The committee on Rules reports recommending the resolutions filed by Representative Cataldo of Concord and other members of the House recognizing international Holocaust remembrance day, reports that the matter ought to be adopted.

DONATO - Mr. Ash of Longmeadow now move suspension of the rules. All those in favor, say aye, all those opposed, nay, the ayes have it. Rules are suspended. Question now is on adoption of the resolution. All those in favor, say aye, all those opposed, nay, the ayes have it. The resolution is adopted. Mr. Mariano of Quincy offers an order in the hands of the clerk, clerk read the order.

CARROLL - Order that when the House adjourns today, adjourn to meet Wednesday next at 11:00 AM.

DONATO - Question comes on adoption of the order. All those in favor, say aye, all those opposed nay, the ayes have it. The order is adopted. Mr. Muradian now moves that the House stand adjourned. All those in favor, say aye, all those opposed nay, the ayes have it. House stands adjourned to meet Wednesday next 11:00 AM in an informal session.