[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 106 (Tuesday, June 25, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E662]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATING BETH AHEARN ON HER RETIREMENT

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                          HON. CHELLIE PINGREE

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 25, 2024

  Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize an unwavering 
leader in my state who is retiring after several decades of dedicated 
service to environmental stewardship, legislative leadership, and an 
inclusive democracy.
  For over thirty years, Beth Ahearn has worked tirelessly to protect 
Maine's environment, advance climate policies, expand voting rights, 
and secure elections. As the Director of Government Affairs for both 
Maine Conservation Alliance and Maine Conservation Voters, Beth's 
guidance was instrumental in shaping impactful policies for the 
betterment of Maine's natural resources and democratic processes.
  Prior to Beth's tenure with Maine Conservation Voters, her experience 
and breadth of knowledge were influential in various capacities. Beth's 
previous roles included lobbying on behalf of Moose Ridge Associates, 
representing children as guardian ad litem, as staff attorney for Maine 
Audubon, and as an Assistant District Attorney in Cumberland and 
Androscoggin Counties.
  Throughout her distinguished career, Beth oversaw several 
achievements that will protect Maine's environment for generations to 
come. In addition to crafting common sense legislation to make 
conservation, climate action, and voting rights political priorities, 
Beth guided the restoration of alewives on the St. Croix River, led the 
passage into law the Extended Producer Responsibility Program for 
Packaging and secured funding for the Land for Maine's Future Program.
  Beth Ahearn's commitment to the environment and strengthening our 
democracy makes me very proud to represent her and the State of Maine 
in Congress. I wish Beth the best in her retirement, and I 
wholeheartedly thank her for her many years of influential work.

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