William Driscoll — Senator William Driscoll was introduced and then delivered remarks welcoming guests from Easton, recognizing the Oliver Ames boys cross country and girls volleyball teams for winning state championships, and concluding the presentation by signing the citation and congratulating the teams.
Karen Spilka — Karen Spilka is identified as the Senate President signing the citation and then presents a resolution concerning the Alliance of Massachusetts YMCA, with the resolution being adopted as part of the same proceeding.
Jacob Oliveira — Named in the committee report as a petitioner for legislation.
Margaret Scarsdale — Named in the committee report as a petitioner for legislation; likely refers to Representative Margaret Scarsdale.
Joan Lovely — Referenced as handling the matter for the committee.
Bruce Tarr — Senator Bruce Tarr of the First Essex and Middlesex District was recognized and moved to suspend Rule 36 so the Senate could immediately consider the matter.
Cynthia Creem — Senator Cynthia Creem requested that the Senate adjourn in memory of Sherry S. Mattel of Brookline.