Legislative record house appendix

Charles "Chuck" and Jo Bessey, of Kingfield, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, October 1, 2010. Mr. and Mrs. Bessey were married in Willimantic. They have 4 children. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Bessey on this special occasion; (HLS 1584)

Senior Captain Gordon Phillips, of Rumford, on the occasion of his retirement after 38 years of dedicated service with the Rumford Fire Department. We extend our appreciation to Captain Phillips for his commitment to the people of the State and wish him well in his future endeavors; (HLS 1585)

Safety Officer Louis Giroux, of Rumford, on the occasion of his retirement after 32 years of dedicated service with the Rumford Fire Department. We extend our appreciation to Officer Giroux for his commitment to the people of the State and wish him well in his future endeavors; (HLS 1586)

Safety Officer Jack Burke, of Mexico, on the occasion of his retirement after 22 years of dedicated service with the Mexico Fire Department. We extend our appreciation to Officer Burke for his commitment to the people of the State and wish him well in his future endeavors; (HLS 1587)

Michael Arsenault, of Gorham, who won the 2010 Class A State Individual Golf Championship. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Michael on this achievement and wish him continued success; (HLS 1588)

Robert Bouchard, Superintendent of AOS 93, who has been named Maine's 2011 Superintendent of the Year by the Maine School Superintendents Association. Mr. Bouchard previously served as Assistant Principal and then Principal in Medway, Superintendent of Union 113, Superintendent of Union 72 and Superintendent of Great Salt Bay CSD. Mr. Bouchard is praised for his integrity and dedication to youth and the communities he serves. His clear vision about what effective schools look like, his belief in the worth and capacity of all children and his personal humility are part of his leadership skills. We extend our appreciation to Mr. Bouchard for his commitment to the youth of the State and congratulate him on his receiving this award; (HLS 1589)

Vernon L. Bolster, of New Gloucester, on the celebration of his 100th birthday, November 8, 2010. Mr. Bolster graduated from Caribou High School in 1928 and Colby College in 1933. Mr. Bolster married his wife, Edith Hoskin, in 1943 and they had 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Mr. Bolster was an educator for more than 30 years, serving as Headmaster at East Corinth Academy, Headmaster at Foxcroft Academy and Principal at Buxton High School. He also taught at the high school on Chebeague Island. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Bolster on this very special occasion; (HLS 1590)

Beverly Rand, of Island Falls, retired farmer-historian, upon the publication of his 3rd book at the age of 95, My Story: The Life of a Maine Potato and Dairy Farmer. His first 2 books were: Aroostook County Retired Farmer Writes, Volume 1 and Short

Stories, Volume 2. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Rand on this accomplishment; (HLS 1591)

Donald Damon, of East Millinocket and Madison, who was a United States Navy and United States Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Damon first worked at a mill in Madison before

moving to East Millinocket, where he worked for Great Northern Paper Company as a papermaker for 35 years. He will be greatly missed and long remembered by his loving wife of 56 years, Audrey, his family and his many friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1592)

Sharon Foster, of Dexter, who was named the 2010-2011 School Nurse of the Year by the Maine Association of School Nurses. Ms. Foster has been a nurse for 17 years and is the District Nurse for School Administrative District 4. She serves on the District Safety Team, represents the district on the Piscataquis Public Health Council, leads the district's Wellness Team and helps with Healthy Maine Partnerships activities. Ms. Foster's efforts during last year's H1N1 pandemic and her coordination with multiple organizations to deliver immunizations in the most efficient and effective manner were remarkable. We congratulate Ms. Foster on her receiving this well-deserved honor; (HLS 1593)

Cheyenne Nadeau, of Berwick, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the second highest award in Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We send our congratulations to Cheyenne on this accomplishment; (HLS 1594)

Jackie McAdam, of Millinocket, who is the recipient of the 2010 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service for her dedicated and exemplary work with the Katahdin Area Support Group. This award is AARP's most prestigious and visible volunteer award for community service and symbolizes an individual's power and ability to make a difference in the lives of others. We congratulate Ms. McAdam on her receiving this well-deserved honor and we send her our appreciation for her commitment to her community and to the State; (HLS 1595)

Lindsay Dionne, of Berwick, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the second highest award in Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We send our congratulations to Lindsay on this accomplishment; (HLS 1596)

Kelly Bridge, of Berwick, who has received the Girl Scout Silver Award. This is the second highest award in Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We send our congratulations to Kelly on this accomplishment; (HLS 1597)

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jack W. Gaudet, of Dumfries, Virginia and formerly of Rumford, Maine, on the special occasion of his retirement on February 28, 2011 from the United States Army National Guard after more than 35 years of dedicated service. Chief Warrant Officer Gaudet is returning to live in Mexico, Maine on his retirement. We acknowledge his commitment to his State and Nation, and we congratulate him on his well-earned retirement; (HLS 1598)

Robert "Hutch" K. Hutchings, Jr., of Glenburn, on his retirement from the Bangor Police Department after 30 years of law enforcement. Officer Hutchings, who also served with the Hampden Police Department and the Brewer Police Department, has been a patrol officer, Domestic Violence Investigator, Drug Agent and Canine Officer, and most recently was assigned to the Bangor International Airport security detail. We send Officer Hutchings our appreciation for his commitment to his community and we send our congratulations and best wishes to him on his retirement; (HLS 1599)

Forrest H. Johnson, of Berwick, who is celebrating his 65th Anniversary of continuous membership in the American Legion at the Charles S. Hatch Post 79. Mr. Johnson is a United States Marine Corps veteran of World War II, having served with the 3rd Marine Division in the Pacific Theater. We acknowledge his dedication to the American Legion, to the United States Armed Forces and to his State and Nation. We congratulate him and send him our best wishes on this special occasion; (HLS 1600)

the Cumberland Fire Department, for its commitment to encouraging enhanced fire and emergency services executive education through the United States Fire Administration/National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program, a rigorous 4-year program designed to provide senior officers with a broad perspective on various facets of fire and emergency services administration. Fewer than 20 fire officials in Maine have earned EFO certification and about 3,000 public safety providers have done so nationally. The Cumberland Fire Department has had 2 people complete this program, Chief Daniel Small in 2005 and Deputy Chief Nathan Schools in 2010. We send our congratulations to the Cumberland Fire Department and to Chief Small and Deputy Chief Schools on their commitment to excellence in firefighting and their dedication to their community; (HLS 1601)

Robert Long Witham, of Medway. Mr. Witham attended George Stevens Academy until he left school at 16 to support his family. At 17, he joined East Blue Hill Grange and became master at age 18, making him the youngest master ever in that Grange chapter. He remained a member of the Grange for the rest of his life, a total of 73 years. He worked at the South Portland shipyard prior to his entry into the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was stationed in India during World War II war as a supply sergeant, handling materials and supplies for much of the China-Burma-India Theater. After the war he returned to Maine and entered the Maine Warden Service, moving to Millinocket in 1946. He left the warden service in 1954 and went to work for Great Northern Paper Co., East Millinocket, as a watchman, and later held positions as a storekeeper at East Millinocket and Millinocket mills until his retirement in 1985. Mr. Witham was very active in the Masons and was an avid outdoorsman. He will be greatly missed and long remembered by his loving wife, Susan, his family and his many friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1602)

the Honorable Emily Cain, of Orono, member of the House of Representatives and House Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs, who has been named a winner in the Day One Annual Celebration for her leadership role in coordinating the legislative process to ensure that substance abuse services continue to be available for youth and others in need of treatment. Day One is Maine's leading agency dealing with teen drug and alcohol abuse and provides assistance and treatment for individuals, families, schools and communities throughout Maine. We congratulate Representative Cain on her being named a winner and send her our appreciation for her efforts in helping the community; (HLS 1603)

the Honorable Patrick Flood, member of the House of Representatives and the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs, who has been named a winner in the Day One Annual Celebration for his leadership in identifying resources and working in collaboration with members of both political parties to ensure that residential substance abuse treatment continues to make a difference in the lives of our youth. Day One is Maine's leading agency dealing with teen drug and

alcohol abuse and provides assistance and treatment for individuals, families, schools and communities throughout Maine. We congratulate Representative Flood on his being named a winner and send him our appreciation for his efforts in helping the community; (HLS 1604)

Roy McKinney, of Windham, Director of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, who has been named a winner in the Day One Annual Celebration for his advocacy for the need for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs to complement interdiction as part of Maine's efforts to address substance abuse. Day One is Maine's leading agency dealing with teen drug and alcohol abuse and provides assistance and treatment for individuals, families, schools and communities throughout Maine. We congratulate Mr. McKinney on his being named a winner and send him our appreciation for his efforts in helping the community; (HLS 1605)

Eileen Skinner, of Falmouth, president and chief executive officer of Mercy Hospital, who has been named a winner in the Day One Annual Celebration for her leadership in initiating community efforts to deal with alcohol and drug problems in Portland. Day One is Maine's leading agency dealing with teen drug and alcohol abuse and provides assistance and treatment for individuals, families, schools and communities throughout Maine. We congratulate Ms. Skinner on her being named a winner and send her our appreciation for her efforts in helping the community; (HLS 1606)

Pat Kimball, of Hermon, Executive Director of Wellspring, who has been named a winner in the Day One Annual Celebration for her advocacy within the professional field to retain substance abuse services for children, youth and other special populations. Day One is Maine's leading agency dealing with teen drug and alcohol abuse and provides assistance and treatment for individuals, families, schools and communities throughout Maine. We congratulate Ms. Kimball on her being named a winner and send her our appreciation for her efforts in helping the community; (HLS 1607)

Beatrice Lord, of Lebanon, who is the recipient the Boston Post Cane for being the eldest citizen in her community, as she celebrates her 96th birthday on November 16, 2010. Ms. Lord has climbed numerous peaks in the White Mountain range in New Hampshire and has enjoyed travelling to China, England and Alaska. We congratulate her on her receiving the Boston Post Cane and send her our best wishes on her birthday; (HLS 1608)

the members of the Caribou High School Boys Cross-Country Team, who have won the 2010 Class B State Championship: D.J. Flynn, Jacob Michaud, Christian Sleeper, Caleb Chapman, Kjetil Rossignol, Jesse Sandstrom and Ryan Washington. This is the Vikings' first cross-country title since 1938 and also the first for an eastern Maine team in Class B since 1998. We extend our congratulations to the team on this achievement; (HLS 1609)

Michael and Marilyn Wilson, of Gray, upon the celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were married November 19, 1960 at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke's in Portland. They moved to Gray in 1961 and took on the oldest continuous herd of registered Holsteins in the United States. The farm became known as Wilsondale Farms and later became a part of Pineland Farms. They are the parents of 3 daughters and have 5 grandchildren. We congratulate them on their Golden Anniversary and send them our best wishes for future happiness; (HLS 1610)

Patience Cloutier, of Berwick, who has received the Girl Scout Bronze Award. This is the third highest award in Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We send our congratulations to her on this accomplishment; (HLS 1611)

Kristie Clark, of Readfield, a second-grade teacher at Montello Elementary School in Lewiston, who was selected to receive the 2010 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award. Ms. Clark is a 1991 graduate of the University of Maine at Farmington. The Milken Educator Award provides recognition to exceptional elementary and secondary school teachers and principals and other education professionals who are furthering excellence in our nation's schools. We extend our congratulations to Ms. Clark on her receiving this honor and thank her for her hard work and dedication to the students at Montello Elementary School; (HLS 1612)

Kelly Patrick Farrin, Sous Chef at Azure Cafe in Freeport, who was named the 2010 Maine Lobster Chef of the Year at a competition sponsored by the Maine Lobster Promotion Council. Mr. Farrin is a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute and was awarded $1,000 for his winning dish. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Farrin on his receiving this honor; (HLS 1613)

Henry and Gloria Stover, of Belfast, on the occasion of their 70th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Stover were married on September 28, 1940 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, with the Reverend John Henry Sargent officiating. We join their family in extending our congratulations and best wishes to them on this special occasion, and we send them our best wishes for continued happiness; (HLS 1614)

Thomas Bragg, Sr., of Sumner, on the occasion of his 90th Birthday, November 27, 2010. Mr. Bragg grew up in Buckfield and married Ira Travis in 1940. Mr. and Mrs. Bragg made their home on the Bonney Road in Sumner. They were married for 69 years and had fourteen children. Mr. Bragg has worked as an electrician's assistant, carpenter and woodsman and in the lumber yard. He still makes his own maple syrup for his family and for sale. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Bragg on this special occasion; (HLS 1615)

the John Bapst Memorial High School Girls Cross-Country Team, which has won the 2010 Class B State Championship. This is the first state championship for the team since 2004. We extend our congratulations to the members of the team on this achievement; (HLS 1616)

the Bangor High School Boys Soccer Team, which has won the 2010 Class A State Championship. This is the second state championship in school history and the first since 2006. We extend our congratulations to the members of the team on this achievement; (HLS 1617)

Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, of Farmington, which is the recipient of the 2010 Nonprofit Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Award for overseeing and managing the gift shop at the hospital and organizing several fundraisers throughout the year for scholarships. We extend our congratulations to the Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary on its receiving this honor; (HLS 1618)

Stan Howard, of Salem Township, who was named the 2010 Ben Franklin Volunteer of the Year by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce for his many hours of commitment and service to the region. We congratulate him on his receiving this honor; (HLS 1619)

Wilson Lake Inn, of Wilton, which is the recipient of the 2010 Small Business Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Award for its support of various organizations and events in the region and tireless efforts to ensure a vibrant region for all businesses. We extend our congratulations to the owners and staff of Wilson Lake Inn on their receiving this honor; (HLS 1620)

Poland Spring Bottling Plant, of Kingfield, which is the recipient of the 2010 Large Business Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Award for its support of different projects around the county and for providing many opportunities to the citizens of Franklin County. We congratulate Poland Spring Bottling Plant on its receiving this honor; (HLS 1621)

Gerald Leon Martin, of Millinocket. Mr. Martin joined the National Guard on July 10, 1940, was assigned to Company 1, 103rd Division as an infantryman, served in the Pacific Theatre and was discharged in 1945. He remained in the National Guard for 28 years as a company commander and attained the rank of major. Mr. Martin worked for Great Northern Paper Company. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1622)

Anne Marie Conley, of Portland, beloved sister and friend. She was one of ten children in a large and loving Irish family. She graduated from Gray Business College, Portland, and for almost 30 years worked at the Maine Department of Human Services. A proud adopted Portlander, she was a communicant of St. Dominic and Sacred Heart Parish. She enjoyed traveling the United States and treasured her trip to Ireland to see the homeland and relatives of her parents. An avid volunteer, she took part in many political campaigns and treasured a photo of herself singing Irish ballads with United States Senator Edward Kennedy. She shared her quick wit, warm smile and generous sense of humor with all who knew her. She will be sadly missed by her family, her many neighbors and the wide circle of friends she so enjoyed in Portland, Longfellow's beloved city "that is seated by the sea"; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1623)

Honey Irene Lynch Honey, of Portland and Long Island, beloved wife, mother, friend and free spirit. Born in Boston, she graduated from Georgetown University and received her Master's in Education Administration from Syracuse University. In her professional counseling career she served at George Washington University, the University of Colorado and the University of Southern Maine, where she served as Dean of Students in the College of Education. Proud of her Irish heritage, she also adopted Africa as her spiritual home, passionately studying its art and its peoples. She visited Africa a number of times and adopted a primary school in Soweto, South Africa as her personal cause, across the years endowing it with a library, computers, playgrounds and supplies. An accomplished artist, she created works of art including depictions of the snows of Kilimanjaro and the sunsets of Casco Bay, as seen from Long Island, Maine, her beloved home of many years. She was immensely proud of the progress of Portland, where her husband Stephen "Tim" Honey had served as City Manager. Generous with her gifts and her volunteer spirit, she will be sadly missed by her large and loving family, her husband of over 30 years, her extended circle of friends on 2 continents, and all whose lives she touched in Portland, Longfellow's beloved city "that is seated by the sea"; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1624)

the members of the Stearns High School Football Team, of Millinocket, who have won the 2010 Eastern Maine Class C Championship, the team's first regional title since 1998. We congratulate the members of the team on this achievement and send them our best wishes; (HLS 1625)

Richard J. Maiman, of Portland, upon the occasion of his retirement after 37 years of teaching political science at the University of Southern Maine. A graduate of Wake Forest College in 1967, he earned his Ph.D. from Brown University in 1972. Dr. Maiman joined the faculty of the former University of Maine at Portland-Gorham in 1971 and was part of the growth of the institution into the modern University of Southern Maine. The author of 4 books and numerous scholarly articles, he served as Assistant Provost of the university for a decade. He taught at the University of Maine School of Law and helped found the Muskie School of Public Service in 1990. During the last 3 decades, he has generously shared with each of his former students his wisdom, wit, warm encouragement and faith in the fulfillment of American democracy. We send him our best wishes on his future travel and teaching, and we extend our appreciation for his commitment to his students in Portland, Longfellow's beloved city "that is seated by the sea"; (HLS 1626)

Officer Richard D. Gagne, of Biddeford, on the occasion of his retirement after 40 years of dedicated service with the Biddeford Police Department. We extend our appreciation to Officer Gagne for his commitment to the community and the State and wish him well in his future endeavors; (HLS 1627)

Stephen and Patricia Thibodeau, of Georgetown, on the celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary at Reid State Park with family and friends. We extend our congratulations to them on their Golden Anniversary and send them our best wishes for continued happiness; (HLS 1628)

Don Cowing, of Georgetown, for his more than 20 years of devoted service to the Georgetown Central School. As a parent, Mr. Cowing was actively involved in his sons' education. As an innovative member of the staff, he set up and ran the school lunch program, bringing his vast knowledge of healthy foods to preparing wholesome lunches. Mr. Cowing has also served more than 17 years on the Georgetown School Committee, helping to guide the school through the tenures of 5 superintendents and 3 principals and many changes in the teaching staff. He often reminded the citizens of Georgetown that continuity on the school board lead to the stability and success of the Georgetown Central School, and his service is a testament to his strong commitment. We send Mr. Cowing our appreciation for his dedication to the children of the Georgetown community and for his commitment to the Georgetown Central School; (HLS 1629)

Myrtle McKenna, of the Rumford Historical Society, who was named as the 2010 Rumford Citizen of the Year by the Rumford Board of Selectmen, for her commitment in helping to keep the history of Rumford alive for the community. We congratulate Ms. McKenna on her receiving this well-deserved honor and send her our best wishes; (HLS 1630)

the 250th Anniversary of Cumberland County. Chartered in 1760, one of the first 3 counties in the District of Maine, it was named for King George II's son and commanding general, the Duke of Cumberland. Stretching from the White Mountains to the sea, its history and heritage reflect the spirit of every stage in the story of Maine, from ancient times to modern days. The site of many of Maine's earliest English settlements, today it is home to Maine's greatest diversity of languages, faiths and lands of national origins. From Colonial days to the 20th Century, the county's seafaring heritage is reflected in the site of Maine's busiest mast port on the Stroudwater River, and it was home to Maine's largest industrial complex, the shipyards in South Portland built during World War II on Casco Bay. Cumberland County is the site of Maine's first capital city of the new State and is home to the largest city in Maine. It is blessed by the great waters of Sebago Lake and Long Lake and the Presumpscot, Androscoggin and Saco Rivers that run from the heights of Pleasant Mountain to the shores of Casco Bay, enriching Maine with lumber, lobster and the harvests of the sea and shore. From the sandy beaches of Scarborough to the rocky ledges of Harpswell, from the wooded hills of Pownal to the city streets of Portland, Cumberland County's 27 communities are home to one-fifth of the population of Maine. We acknowledge the 250th