Maine Senate honors state high school basketball champions and community guests

During its session the Maine Senate set aside time for ceremonial recognitions. Senators presented legislative sentiments honoring winners of the state high school basketball tournaments and the Strawberry Pageant, introduced honorary pages from several towns, and recognized visiting students, coaches and chaperones.

Senator Black led remarks celebrating Upper Kennebec Valley High School's girls' and boys' basketball teams from Bingham for Class S state championships, emphasizing the role of high school sports in small communities. Senator Talbot Ross and Senator Dusan addressed Portland High School's championship run and the girls' comeback that produced a state title; the chamber received the teams and coaching staff and extended official congratulations.

Senator Cyrwe recognized his granddaughter, Haley Damron, as the Strawberry Princess at a local fair; other pageant winners and honorary pages were welcomed to the chamber. The chair also recognized the Presque Isle High School Band and Chorus for performing the national anthem and thanked guest prayer giver Gary Crocker and the day's medical provider, Dr. Minda Gold.

These remarks were ceremonial and did not alter the legislative calendar; where senators moved to pass the joint orders associated with the recognitions, the items were ordered sent for concurrence where no objection was recorded.