“Our debt to the
heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be
repaid. They have earned our undying
gratitude. America will never forget
their sacrifices.” –President Harry
S. Truman
On Memorial Day I had the honor of participating in several
ceremonies in our region, including those conducted in Gloucester, Wilmington,
Wenham, and Rowley. Each of these events
provided me with an opportunity to express gratitude for those who have and
continue to defend our nation, and commitment to supporting them.
In particular, I was pleased to highlight several amendments
included in the Senate version of the FY’15 state budget, which was adopted
last week. They range from measures
assisting veterans in obtaining property tax benefits, strengthening the
definition of a Gold Star Veteran, and allowing those in the armed services to
be counted as Massachusetts residents for the purposes of reduced tuition and
fees while they are residing in our state.
Memorial Day services, and the Senate’s action on the state
budget, express in words and in deeds our Commonwealth’s support for those who
serve our nation. May we continue to do
so.
Posted below are several photos that were captured during
the day’s events.
