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Senate adjourns in memory of William Richard “Butch” Lynch after eulogy
Summary
Senator Collins moved that the Senate adjourn in memory of William Richard "Butch" Lynch; the presiding officer read an extended remembrance, members observed a moment of silence, and the motion to adjourn in his memory prevailed.
The Massachusetts Senate on this session day moved to adjourn in memory of William Richard Lynch of South Boston after an extended remembrance read on the floor.
Senator Collins (identified in the transcript as "mister Collins," senator from Suffolk) moved that, when the Senate adjourns today, it adjourn in memory of William Richard "Butch" Lynch. The presiding officer delivered a multi-paragraph tribute describing Lynch's family, interests, and character; the Senate adopted the motion by voice vote and members were asked to rise for a moment of silence.
The remembrance recounts Lynch's passing (recorded in the transcript as having occurred on 12/31/2025), survivors including his wife and children, and personal qualities described by family members. After the tribute, the Senate resumed routine business and later adjourned to meet again on Thursday at 11:00 a.m., as ordered.
The transcript records the memorial language read by the presiding officer; the motion to adjourn in memory was put to a voice vote and "the ayes have it," per the transcript. No formal committee action or follow-up tasks are recorded in the provided excerpts.
