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House adjourns in memory of former Rep. and Quincy mayor James A. Sheets

Massachusetts House of Representatives · January 23, 2026
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Representatives Mariano and Chan moved that the House adjourn in memory of James A. Sheets, noting his service in the House (1975–1978) and as Mayor of Quincy (1990–2001); the House adopted the special adjournment and stood adjourned to meet Tuesday at 11 a.m.

The Massachusetts House of Representatives on Thursday adopted a special adjournment in memory of James A. Sheets.

Representatives Mariano of Quincy and Chan of Quincy moved that, when the House adjourned, it do so in respect to the memory of James A. Sheets, who served in the House from 1975 to 1978 and as Mayor of Quincy from 1990 to 2001. The House voted by voice to adopt the special adjournment.

Following the memorial motion, Mr. Wong of Saugus moved the House adjourn; the chamber approved the motion by voice vote and stood adjourned to meet Tuesday next at 11:00 a.m.

The transcript records the memorial motion and the adjournment vote but does not include speeches or remarks beyond the formal motion.