Legislative record house appendix

Amanda York, of Milford, who has been chosen as a member of the People to People Student Ambassador Program. This program fulfills the vision Dwight D. Eisenhower had for fostering world citizenship when he founded People to People during his presidency in 1956. Under the program, Amanda will travel to Australia and New Zealand to meet with other students and government officials. Amanda is active in many school and community activities and is currently a sixth grader at the Lewis S. Libby School. We acknowledge her dedicated service and commend her for being an excellent ambassador to the State and Country; (HLS 1121)

Amber L. Baxter, a student at Lisbon High School, who was named as a Commended Student in the 2004 National Merit Scholarship Program. We congratulate Amber on this academic accomplishment; (HLS 1122)

the members of the Lisbon High School Football Team, who won the Campbell Conference Championship, the Class C Western Maine Regional Championship and were runners-up in the 2003 Class C State Championship. Members of the team are: Carl Grady; Andrew Dubois; Chris Brunick; Maxx Hathaway; Andrew Caron; Chris Kates; John Tefft; Derek Roy; Levi Ervin; Eric Jeffords; Nate Dostie; Tony Walker; Nick Harmon; Matt Powell; Sean Unterkoefler; Josh Neagle; Cale Chattick; Elijah Treffts; Steve Ross; Jacob Sprinkle; Josh Stevens; Chris Waters; Ryan Strout; Shawn Fitzgerald; Robbie Tietjen; Randy Chaloux; Mitch Harmon; Nick Adams; Dan Cornell; head coach Dick Mynahan; assistant coaches John Murphy; Stacen Doucette; Randy Ridley and managers Lisa Chaloux and Kristina Giguere. We send our congratulations and best wishes to the team on these accomplishments; (HLS 1123)

Anne Stauffer Behnke, of Lewiston, for her 35 years as a teacher at the auburn schools. Ms. Behnke is also a dedicated Hospice volunteer. We send our appreciation to her for her commitment and dedication to the youth and other citizens in the State; (HLS 1124)

Richard Mynahan, of Lisbon, coach of the Lisbon High School Football Team, who has been named Campbell Conference Class C Coach of the Year. We extend our congratulations to Coach Mynahan on this accomplishment; (HLS 1125)

John Tefft, a member of the Lisbon High School Football Team, who has been named a Campbell Conference All-Star and the Class C Football Player of the Year and who is the recipient of the Taglienti Award. We extend our congratulations to John on these accomplishments; (HLS 1126)

the members of the Lisbon High School Men's Cross Country Team, who won the 2003 Mountain Valley Championship, the 2003 Class C Western Maine Championship and the 2003 Class C State Championship. Members of the team are: Kaleb Boucher; Troy Clark; Tyler Clark; Jared Cloutier; Justin Cornell; Ken McCoy; Philip Morlock; Wayne Smith; Dan Suthers and head coach Hank Fuller. We send our congratulations and best wishes to the members of the team on these accomplishments; (HLS 1127)

Charlie Stambach, a member of the Lisbon High School Wrestling Team, who won the 2004 Class C State Championship in the 119-pound weight class. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Charlie on this accomplishment; (HLS 1128)

Justin Cornell, a member of the Lisbon High School Wrestling Team, who won the 2004 Class C State Championship in the 112-pound weight class. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Justin on this accomplishment; (HLS 1129)

Derek Giusto, a member of the Lisbon High School Wrestling Team, who won the 2004 Class C State Championship in the 135-pound weight class. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Derek on this accomplishment; (HLS 1130)

Nate Hix, a member of the Lisbon High School Wrestling Team, who won the 2004 Class C State Championship in the 130-pound weight class. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Nate on this accomplishment; (HLS 1131)

Troy Clark, a member of the Lisbon High School Wrestling Team, who won the 2004 Class C State Championship in the 140-pound class. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Troy on this accomplishment; (HLS 1132)

the members of the Lisbon High School Competition Cheering Team, who won the 2003 Class C Western Maine Championship and were named runners-up at the 2003 Mountain Valley Conference. Members of the team are: Lynn Adams; Nikki Strople; Heather Proctor; Heather Rendall; Andrea Piela; Kristen Treadwell; Sabrina Bucher; Kim Campbell; Allison DeChamplain; Heather Sansone; Ashley Proctor; Robin Littlefield; Kristen Johnson; Rebecca Wierzbicki; Angela Lackner; Allison Faulk; Brianne Delcourt; head coach Kristina Doughty; and assistant coach Christina Almy. We send our congratulations and best wishes to the team on these accomplishments; (HLS 1133)

the members of the Lisbon High School Wrestling Team, on their being named the 2004 Class C Western Maine Champions, the 2004 Mid-State League Champions and the 2004 Class C State Championship runners-up. Members of the team are: captain Nate Hix; captain Derek Giusto; captain Troy Clark; captain Mitch Harmon; manager Sam Hayslip; Tyler Clark; Justin Cornell; Charlie Stambach; Tim Sewall; Josh Dubois; Ian McKeage; Turner Huston; Rob Tietjen; Jacob Sprinkle; Elijah Treffts; coach Mark Stevens; and assistant coaches Bob Earle, Ted Albasini and Shawn Johnson. We send our congratulations and best wishes to the members of the team on these accomplishments; (HLS 1134)

Robert Giguere, in appreciation of his 25 years of commitment and dedication as Chaplain at the Androscoggin County Jail. Affectionately known as Pastor Bob, his ministry goes far beyond the confines of the jail. He assists with the needs of the families of the offenders and provides some follow-up once the offender is released from custody. He is also responsible for coordinating all religious services and special presentations at the jail and is available for weekly counseling with offenders. Pastor Giguere resides in Lewiston where he and his beloved wife, Beverly, have raised 5 children. He is the senior minister of the Fellowship Church, an independent nondenominational ministry located in Greene. We send our heartfelt thanks to Pastor Giguere for his ministry at the Androscoggin County Jail and extend to him our best wishes on this occasion; (HLS 1135)

South Portland Coast Guard Station, recipient of the Kimball Award for "Exceptional Readiness." We extend our appreciation to them for their dedication and service to the State and to the City of South Portland and send our congratulations on their receiving this award; (HLS 1136)

Wayne Latham Jackson, of East Baldwin, formerly of Westbrook. Mr. Jackson received a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry from the University of Maine and was a Service Forester for the Maine Forest Service in South Paris from 1958-1964, where he managed the Forest Unit Productivity Project, one of 3 in the United States. In 1964, he began employment with S.D. Warren Paper Co. as a Senior Forester, and continued for 32 years at their Bingham and Westbrook locations. Mr. Jackson retired from the United States Army as a Lieutenant Colonel and Military Policeman with 30 years of Reserve service. He was a member of the American Legion and the Order of Masons - Paris Lodge #94. He served on the Westbrook School Committee and, when he and his family moved to Baldwin in 1992, he became very active in that community's affairs, serving as a trustee of the Baldwin Brown Memorial Library, a member of the Baldwin Historical Society and the Baldwin Appeals Board. Mr. Jackson also was a member of Small Woodlot Owner's Association of Maine and helped coordinate Tree Farm Family Field Days throughout southern Maine and exhibits at the Fryeburg Fair. He was a member of numerous sporting and professional organizations and was a true Maine sportsman in every sense of the word. We acknowledge Mr. Jackson's dedicated service to his communities, to his profession and to the State of Maine. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 47 years, Millie, his loving family, his colleagues and peers and his many friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1137)

Alberta Wentworth, of Wells, a former Member of the Maine State Legislature and a former Town Clerk of Wells. Mrs. Wentworth moved to Wells in the early 1940s and ran a grocery store on Route 1 for many years. She started a nursery school, which, along with Wentworth Cabins, she ran for 7 years. She was the Town Clerk of Wells from 1959 to 1978 and she also served as Selectman for several terms. She served in the Maine House of Representatives during the 109th-114th Legislatures. We acknowledge her dedicated service to her community and to the State. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and many friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1138)

Laura Newman, of Portland, a member of Portland Trails, upon the honored occasion of her receiving the distinguished Community Partnership Award from the Department of Education and the KIDS Consortium of Lewiston. Founded over two decades ago to promote and preserve public green spaces, Portland Trails proudly assists Portland elementary and middle school students in service-learning projects to improve trails and develop a sense of public service. We salute Laura Newman for her unselfish sharing of grantwriting skills, her community partnership recruiting and her commitment to the potential of young people in Portland, Longfellow's beloved city "that is seated by the sea"; (HLS 1139)

Richard Libbey, of Auburn, and Wilburt Libbey, of Westwood, Massachusetts and Bridgton, for their gift to the Gray Community Endowment of 45 acres of land in the Libby Hill area of the Town of Gray. The Libbey family, formerly Libby, were some of the first settlers in Gray, and the parcel of land has been in the family for 200 years. The sharing of these family assets with the Town of Gray will ensure the protection and use of this land for outdoor recreation and educational opportunities for generations to come. The Libbeys' forested land is contiguous with the existing Libby Hill Forest Trails and will support expansion of the network of trails. We acknowledge the very generous act of these gentlemen and we commend them for their thoughtfulness and community spirit. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to them both; (HLS 1140)

United States Army Sergeant Nicholes D. Golding, 24, of Addison, who died February 13, 2004 while in service to his Nation, in Ghanzni, Afghanistan. Nicholes, known as Nick, was assigned to Company C, 2/87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York. Nick made the ultimate sacrifice for his country and he will long be remembered by his grateful State and Nation. He had an enduring devotion not only to the military and to his country, but to his family and friends. He married his high school sweetheart, Heidi Christiansen, in 1998 while home on leave after basic training and was the father of 2 young children, Christopher Nicholas Golding and Bailey Nichole Golding. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving wife, Heidi, his beloved children, his parents, his family and his many friends and neighbors; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1141)

William "Bumper" White, of Durham, Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Collaborative Learning and School Success Program (CLASS) at the University of Southern Maine, Lewiston-Auburn College, who is a recipient of the 2004 Donald Harward Faculty Award for Service-Learning Excellence. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to him on his receiving this honor; (HLS 1142)

Phil Bourassa, of Old Orchard Beach, a senior at Biddeford High School, who is the recipient of the 33rd Fitzpatrick Award. This annual award is given to Maine's best high school football player. The winner of the award, who is chosen by sports reporters and coaches from around the State, must also be an outstanding student. Phil was also named this year's Maine Gatorade Player of the Year and the Portland Press Herald's Player of the Year. He also won the Dave Allen Trophy for being the best football player in the Western Maine Conference. We extend our congratulations to Phil on all his accomplishments and for his receiving this prestigious award; (HLS 1143)

Joshua Jones, of Lamoine, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 88, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Joshua on this accomplishment; (HLS 1144)

Seth Gayne, of Madison, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Seth on this accomplishment; (HLS 1145)

Gregory McDonald, of Orrington, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 15, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Gregory on this accomplishment; (HLS 1146)

Alfred Haskell, III, of Orrington, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 44, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Alfred on this accomplishment; (HLS 1147)

Matt Quimby, of Orrington, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 44, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Matt on this accomplishment; (HLS 1148)

Samuel Douglas Madore, of Turner, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 187, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Samuel on this accomplishment; (HLS 1149)

Timothy Curtis, of Raymond, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Timothy on this accomplishment; (HLS 1150)

Nicholas DiFiore, of Windham, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Nicholas on this accomplishment; (HLS 1151)

Joseph Brinkman, of Windham, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Joseph on this accomplishment; (HLS 1152)

Andrew Bates, of Cape Elizabeth, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Andrew on this accomplishment; (HLS 1153)

Brian Wilson, of Auburn, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 137, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Brian on this accomplishment; (HLS 1154)

Jonathan Paul, of Auburn, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 111, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Jonathan on this accomplishment; (HLS 1155)

Joseph Robert Kester, of Auburn, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 111, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Joseph on this accomplishment; (HLS 1156)

Joshua Delano, of Berwick, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 313, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Joshua on this accomplishment; (HLS 1157)

Isaac Forbes, of Glenburn, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 21, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Isaac on this accomplishment; (HLS 1158)

Byron Oakes, of Glenburn, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 628, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Byron on this accomplishment; (HLS 1159)

Paul Beaupre, of Brownfield, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 169, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Paul on this accomplishment; (HLS 1160)

Gordon Bell, of Rumford, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Gordon on this accomplishment; (HLS 1161)

Randall J. Dowdy, of Edgecomb, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 222, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Randall on this accomplishment; (HLS 1162)

Emily Brunell, of East Boothbay, a member of Girl Scout Troop No. 579, who has received the Girl Scout Gold Award. This is the highest award in Senior Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations to Emily on this accomplishment; (HLS 1163)

Nathan Alan Craig, of Oakland, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 454, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Nathan on this accomplishment; (HLS 1164)

Brandon Bonney, of Lamoine, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 88, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Brandon on this accomplishment; (HLS 1165)

Charissa Ingersoll, of Birch Harbor, a member of Girl Scout Troop No. 752, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations to Charissa on this accomplishment; (HLS 1166)

Sean Dixon, of Whitefield, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Sean on this accomplishment; (HLS 1167)

Benjamin Gray, of Windsor, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Benjamin on this accomplishment; (HLS 1168)

Timothy Weeks, of Whitefield, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Timothy on this accomplishment; (HLS 1169)

Mark Zwetsloot, of Wells, a member of Boy Scout Troop #300, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Mark on this accomplishment; (HLS 1170)

Tyler Brownell, of Wells, a member of Boy Scout Troop #300, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Tyler on this accomplishment; (HLS 1171)

Kevin Knight, of Dixfield, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 544, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Kevin on this accomplishment; (HLS 1172)

Noel Brennan, of Robbinston, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Noel on this accomplishment; (HLS 1173)

Jeffrey Vincent, of Berwick, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 313, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Jeffrey on this accomplishment; (HLS 1174)

Gwynne Hunter, of Lisbon Falls, a member of Girl Scout Troop No. 225, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations to Gwynne on this accomplishment; (HLS 1175)

Ryan Stackpole, of Orland, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 102, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Ryan on this accomplishment; (HLS 1176)

Michael Appleby, of Kittery, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Michael on this accomplishment; (HLS 1177)

Anna Bartlett, of Caribou, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations to Anna on this accomplishment; (HLS 1178)

Joel Hatfield, of Palermo, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Joel on this accomplishment; (HLS 1179)

Amanda Wing, of Caribou, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations to Amanda on this accomplishment; (HLS 1180)

Carl Leighton, of Shapleigh, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 320, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Carl on this accomplishment; (HLS 1181)

Jared Cascio, of Shapleigh, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 320, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Jared on this accomplishment; (HLS 1182)

Nathaniel Bacon, of Naples, a member of Boy Scout Troop #156, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Nathaniel on this accomplishment; (HLS 1183)

Ross Larrabee, of Sebago Lake, a member of Boy Scout Troop #875, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Ross on this accomplishment; (HLS 1184)

Stephen Gnade, of Sanford, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Stephen on this accomplishment; (HLS 1185)

Michael Michaud, of Presque Isle, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Michael on this accomplishment; (HLS 1186)

Justin Benson, of Portland, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Justin on this accomplishment; (HLS 1187)

Tyler Robinson, of Portland, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Tyler on this accomplishment; (HLS 1188)

Meghan Bowen, of Topsham, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations to Meghan on this accomplishment; (HLS 1189)

Jennifer Waterhouse, of Topsham, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations to Jennifer on this accomplishment; (HLS 1190)

Jennifer Crosby, of Topsham, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the highest award in Cadette Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations to Jennifer on this accomplishment; (HLS 1191)

Garrett Michaud, of Randolph, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Garrett on this accomplishment; (HLS 1192)

Max Sherer, of Stockton Springs, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Max on this accomplishment; (HLS 1193)

William G. Yates, of Raymond, who has received the Boy Scout Eagle Award, the highest award in Boy Scouting. William attended the Jordan-Small Elementary School in Raymond through 6th grade and is currently a senior at North Yarmouth Academy. He is a member of Boy Scout Troop #800. His Eagle Scout Project was to construct two dugouts on the back baseball field at the Sheri Gagnon Park in Raymond. In this endeavor, William designed the dugouts, obtained donations of money and materials and led the building of the dugouts. Included in his project was also the refurbishing of benches for each dugout and spreading sand floors to battle the annual mud problem. William was able to bring together many community businesses, citizens and members of the troop in support of this worthwhile project that has benefited all. Receiving this award is truly a significant honor and we extend to William our best wishes for continued success within the community; (HLS 1194)

Chad Shaw, of Sanford, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Chad on this accomplishment; (HLS 1195)

Jason Clark, of Sanford, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Jason on this accomplishment; (HLS 1196)

Leonard Duncan, of Portland, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Leonard on this accomplishment; (HLS 1197)