MASSACHUSETTS
Amendments
Taunton River: designate portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 415), H6639, H6641, H6642 [16JY]
———designate portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 415), consideration (H. Res. 1339), H6595 [16JY]
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 1286), H6371, H6372 [10JY]
———designate (H.R. 1286), consideration (H. Res. 1317), H6354 [10JY]
Articles and editorials
Cold Water on River Plan, H6592 [16JY]
Our View—SouthCoast's Wild Side, H6593 [16JY]
Scenic Designation Could Sink Riverfront Business, H6593 [16JY]
Station Menemsha Wins Rare Readiness Award, E189 [14FE]
Bills and resolutions
Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission: extend authority (see S. 3158), S5832 [19JN] (see H.R. 6336), H5796 [20JN]
Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (see S. 2707), S1596 [5MR] (see H.R. 5540), H1341 [5MR]
Energy Policy and Conservation Act: modify conditions for release of products from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve Account (see S. 3170), S5833 [19JN] (see H.R. 6473), H6406 [10JY]
Massachusetts Military Reservation: facilitate installation of wind turbines and other renewable energy generating technology (see H.R. 6149), H4830 [22MY]
Minute Man National Historical Park: expand boundary to include Barrett's Farm (see H.R. 5853), H2486 [17AP]
Pittsfield, MA: recognize as home to the earliest known reference to the word ``baseball'' and as the birthplace of college baseball (see H. Res. 1050), H1702 [13MR]
Taunton River: designate portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 415), consideration (see H. Res. 1339), H6472 [14JY]
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 1286), consideration (see H. Res. 1317), H6228 [8JY]
Letters
Taunton River portions designation as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System: Allen Walker, Shipbuilders Council of America, H6634 [16JY]
———Carolyn Awalt, Berkley, MA, Town Clerk, H6637 [16JY]
———Christina A. Wordell, Somerset, MA, Conservation Commission, H6636 [16JY]
———Donald V. Church, Seaboats, Inc., H6634 [16JY]
———Eileen Gates, Middleborough, MA, Town Clerk, H6636 [16JY]
———Gerald R. White, Chawner Hurd, and Richard F. LaCamera, Lakeville, MA, Board of Selectmen, H6637 [16JY]
———Jacqueline A. Brown, Freetown, MA, Town Clerk, H6636 [16JY]
———Marcie K. Cole, Halifax, MA, Town Clerk, H6637 [16JY]
———Patrick B. O'Neil, Eleanor L. Gagnon and Steven Moniz, Somerset, MA, Board of Selectmen, H6636 [16JY]
———Peter J Duclos, Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corp., H6634 [16JY]
———Randall A. Buckner, Raynham, MA, Town Administrator, H6636 [16JY]
———Robert Correia, Mayor of Fall River, MA, H6636 [16JY]
———Roger W. Fortier, Fortier Boats, Inc., H6635 [16JY]
———Ronald Adams, Bridgewater, MA, Town Clerk, H6636 [16JY]
———Rose Marie Blackwell, Taunton, MA, City Clerk's Office, H6636 [16JY]
———Sherry L. Gallipeau, Somerset, MA, Historical Commission, H6637 [16JY]
———Susana Medeiros, Dighton, MA, Town Clerk, H6637 [16JY]
———Timothy Turner, Somerset, MA, Conservation Commission, H6637 [16JY]
Motions
Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), H5014 [5JN]
Taunton River: designate portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 415), H6645 [16JY]
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 1286), H6374, H6375 [10JY]
Poems
``Lion in Winter,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1188 [10JN]
Remarks in House
Amtrak: expand commuter rail between New Haven, CT, and Springfield, MA, H5258, H5259 [11JN]
Brandeis University: anniversary of Wien International Scholarship Program, E586 [10AP]
Bridges: improve safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, strengthen inspection standards and processes, and increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges (H.R. 3999), motion to recommit, H7094, H7095 [24JY]
Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1000), H568, H595 [6FE]
———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 682), H5162-H5166 [10JN], E1220 [12JN]
Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), E310 [5MR]
Chilmark, MA: Coast Guard Station Menemsha recipient of Coast Guard Sumner I. Kimball Readiness Award, E189 [14FE]
EMD Serono, Inc.: Computerworld Honors Program Gold Medal award recipient, E1147 [5JN]
Firearms: gun control, E1963 [25SE]
Hull, MA: Coast Guard Station Allerton recipient of Coast Guard Sumner I. Kimball Readiness Award, E193 [14FE]
King, Representative Steve: characterization of remarks on Massachusetts transportation projects, H5393 [12JN]
Minute Man National Historical Park: expand boundary to include Barrett's Farm (H.R. 5853), H8496 [22SE]
National Trails System Act: allow for the development, production, conveyance, or transmission of energy on national trails, H6374 [10JY]
New Bedford, MA: tribute to opening of the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitors Center's Corson Building, E806 [1MY]
New England National Scenic Trail: enforce local laws regarding hunting, fishing, and trapping, H532 [29JA]
Newton, MA: anniversary of Congregation Mishkan Tefila, E1189 [10JN], E1333 [24JN]
Pittsfield, MA: recognize as home to the earliest known reference to the word ``baseball'' and as the birthplace of college baseball (H. Res. 1050), H5832-H5834 [23JN]
Rogers, Paul: University of Massachusetts Amherst Stockbridge Alumni Association ``S'' Award recipient, E231 [25FE]
Springfield, MA: tribute to Old First Church, E385 [13MR]
Taunton River: designate portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 415), H6566 [15JY], H6629-H6648 [16JY]
———designate portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 415), consideration (H. Res. 1339), H6587-H6596 [16JY]
———designate portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 415), corrections in engrossment, H6649 [16JY]
———designate portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 415), motion to recommit, H6646 [16JY]
———ensure any Wild and Scenic River designations do not impact the supply of domestically-produced energy resources, H6642, H6643, H6646 [16JY]
———ensure any Wild and Scenic River System designations do not eliminate existing access to hunting, fishing, trapping, or recreational shooting, H6641 [16JY]
———identify available energy resources and specify energy amounts withdrawn from possible development of certain segments, H6642 [16JY]
———impact of designating portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System on proposed construction of a liquefied natural gas facility, H6587-H6596, H6629-H6633, H6639, H6643, H6646 [16JY]
———prohibit certain sections of the river from being designated as a recreational river, H6640, H6641 [16JY]
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: assess impact of designation on energy production, H6372 [10JY]
———designate (H.R. 1286), H6364-H6373 [10JY]
———designate (H.R. 1286), consideration (H. Res. 1317), H6349, H6354 [10JY]
———designate (H.R. 1286), corrections in engrossment, H6378 [10JY]
———designate (H.R. 1286), motion to recommit, H6374, H6375 [10JY]
———prohibit addition of lands accepted or acquired by means of eminent domain, H6371 [10JY]
Remarks in Senate
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council: World Travel and Tourism Council Destination Award recipient, S4374 [19MY]
Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network, S7545 [28JY], S7888 [31JY]
Energy Policy and Conservation Act: modify conditions for release of products from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve Account (S. 3170), S5838 [19JN]
Pavasaris, Walter: Massachusetts Music Educators' Association Distinguished Service Award, S2227 [31MR]
Reports filed
Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission Authority Extension: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3158), S8854 [16SE]
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2707) (S. Rept. 110-404), S6327 [27JN]
———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5540) (H. Rept. 110-667), H4828 [22MY]
Consideration of H.R. 415, Taunton River Portions Designation as Components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1339) (H. Rept. 110-758), H6472 [14JY]
Consideration of H.R. 1286, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Designation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1317) (H. Rept. 110-744), H6228 [8JY]
Dept. of the Interior Cooperative Agreements With Any of the Management Partners of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1365) (S. Rept. 110-293), S2943 [10AP]
Freedom's Way National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 827) (S. Rept. 110-353), S5656 [16JN]
Lowell National Historical Park Boundary Adjustment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 299) (S. Rept. 110-311), S2944 [10AP]
Minute Man National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2513) (S. Rept. 110-369), S5656 [16JN]
———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5853) (H. Rept. 110-839), H8048 [11SE]
Taunton River Portions Designated as Wild and Scenic Rivers System Components: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 868) (S. Rept. 110-355), S5656 [16JN]
Taunton River Portions Designation as Components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 415) (H. Rept. 110-735), H6228 [8JY]
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Designation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1286) (H. Rept. 110-736), H6228 [8JY]
Resolutions by organizations
Corps of Engineers waterways projects: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10412-H10414 [29SE]
Taunton River portions designation as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System: Fall River, MA, City Council, H6637 [16JY]
Rulings of the Chair
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 1286), H6375 [10JY]
Statements
Candlelight Vigil—Remembering Friends, Family and All Those Lost and Hurt in the Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai, India: Asian American Commission of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, E2350 [9DE]
Texts of
H. Res. 1050, recognize Pittsfield, MA, as home to the earliest known reference to the word ``baseball'' and as the birthplace of college baseball, H5832 [23JN]
H. Res. 1317, consideration of H.R. 1286, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Designation Act, H6349 [10JY]
H. Res. 1339, consideration of H.R. 415, Taunton River portions designation as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, H6587 [16JY]
H.R. 415, Taunton River portions designation as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, H6640 [16JY]
H.R. 5853, Minute Man National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act, H8496 [22SE]
S. 682, award Congressional Gold Medal to Edward W. Brooke III, H5162 [10JN]
Tributes
Kennedy, Senator, S1376 [28FE], S4291 [19MY], S4440-S4442, S4444, S4461, S4467, S4473, S4475 [20MY], S4564, S4588, S4602 [21MY], S4756, S4774-S4776 [22MY], S4876 [2JN], S6490 [9JY], H4278, H4287, H4288 [20MY], E1188 [10JN]