Brendan Crighton — Senator Brendan Crighton introduced a resolution, which was then read into the record, commending the National Brain Tumor Society Incorporated for recognizing May 26 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
Jessica Giannino — Representative Jessica Giannino is introduced as being present and joining in to read the resolution, alongside other representatives.
National Brain Tumor Society — The National Brain Tumor Society is welcomed in the chamber and then referenced throughout the resolution, which recognizes its Brain Tumor Awareness Month efforts, formally commends the organization, and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to it.
S2544 — An Andover special town meeting petition bill was called up for final passage, as amended.
H4501 — A Plymouth charter amendment bill was called up for passage.
H4817 — A Pembroke alcohol license bill was called up for passage.
Bruce Tarr — Senator Bruce Tarr introduced an order and moved that the Senate adjourn in memory of Joseph Elliott McKekney of Gloucester. He then delivered memorial remarks in support of the motion, and later reiterated the adjournment-in-memory request for Joseph McKekney.
Joseph Elliott McKekney — The Senate memorialized Joseph Elliott McKekney, recounting his distinguished 23-year Coast Guard career, including service in Gloucester, aboard the Vigilant during the blizzard of 1978, and his retirement as a lieutenant. The remarks also highlighted his later work as an expert in LNG shipping and fleet construction, his service as a consultant and board member, and remembered him as a kind, generous man devoted to family and community. The tribute concluded with a motion for the Senate to adjourn in his memory and a request for a moment of silence.
Joseph McKekney — The Senate adjourned in memory of Joseph McKekney, with the motion followed by the vote on the adjournment.