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Senator recognizes Dighton-Rehoboth softball team for back-to-back Division 3 titles
Summary
A senator welcomed and congratulated the Dighton-Rehoboth High School softball team in the Senate chamber after the team won the MIAA Division 3 championship for a second consecutive year; state representatives and local officials joined the recognition.
The senator from the Third Bristol and Plymouth District welcomed the Dighton-Rehoboth High School softball team to the Senate chamber and congratulated the Falcons on winning the MIAA Division 3 championship for a second year in a row. Speaking from the rostrum, the senator said the team —left no doubt defeating Greater New Bedford VocTech with a decisive 7 to 0 victory— and praised the players' "focus, consistency, [and] determination." The senator added, "As a woman serving here in the Massachusetts senate, it gives me a special pride to recognize the achievements of all of you younger women."
The senator noted the team's resilience in winning back-to-back championships and thanked coaches, parents and the superintendent, Bill Rooney, who was present. The senator also noted state Representative Steven Howitt and state Representative Justin Thurber were present to congratulate the team on behalf of the Senate.
The remarks were ceremonial; no legislative action, funding, or policy changes were made or recorded in the transcript in connection with the recognition. The transcript contains no remarks from team members or coaches and does not record any motions or votes related to the recognition.
