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Maine House pauses for floor tributes and memorial to the late Rep. Kathy Jaffner
Summary
The Maine House adopted a memorial sentiment honoring Representative Kathy Irene Jaffner of Chester. Colleagues delivered floor tributes recalling her committee leadership, mentorship, faith, and public service; family members were recognized in the gallery.
The Maine House paused its calendar to honor the late Representative Kathy Irene Jaffner of Chester, adopting a legislative sentiment and hearing floor tributes from colleagues across the aisle.
Lawmakers described Jaffner as a devoted public servant, a mentor to newer legislators and a steady presence in committee deliberations. "Kathy was so much more than a colleague... she was the epitome of what a public servant should be," Representative Paul said in a floor tribute. Multiple members recounted Jaffner’s work on the Health and Human Services and Marine Resources committees and her years of community service, including missionary work and nonprofit initiatives.
The chair recognized the Jaffner family in the gallery. The House adopted the memorial sentiment by voice vote and recorded that further court of honor and recognition would be carried forward when the Legislature adjourned.
What happened next: Following the tributes and votes of condolence, the convening body continued with scheduled business and then moved to a joint convention later in the day.
Attribution and sources: Quotes and tributes are attributed to members who spoke on the House floor during the memorial period recorded in the transcript.
