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Samantha Mendaros

Communications Portfolio

February 2013


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Table of Contents

Resume ..................................................................................... 1

Published Work ......................................................................... 2The first example in this section is a newspaper column I drafted as press intern for Massachusetts

Senate President Therese Murray. The objective was to highlight several international partnerships

formed under Senator Murrays leadership, and my role included researching the Commonwealth s

biotechnology and life sciences industries and preparing the final copy. The piece was published

under the Senate Presidents name on July 6, 2012, in The Barnstable Patriot, which reaches over

12,000 readers in southeastern Massachusetts.

The second example is a blog post I drafted for Senator Murrays Plymouth Patch blog. The objective

was to highlight several of the state Senates legislative accomplishments and explain how they will

benefit constituents in the Senate Presidents District.

News Releases ........................................................................... 4This section features several news releases I wrote as press intern for Massachusetts Senate President

Therese Murray. Each news release is followed by a sampling of the press it generated.

Speechwriting Samples ............................................................ 13This section features a sampling of the speeches I prepared for Massachusetts Senate President

Therese Murray while I was interning in her office. My role included conducting background research,

identifying relevant legislative accomplishments, determining the audience, establishing an

appropriate tone, and drafting the remarks for Senator Murray to deliver at the various events.

Newsletter Example ................................................................ 17One of my responsibilities as press intern for Massachusetts Senate President Therese Murray was to

draft and formatMurray Mail, a monthly newsletter sent to over 3,000 constituents in southeastern

Massachusetts. The featured example was designed for mass email using the iContact interface.


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S A M A N T H A LE O N O R E ME N D A R O S Phone | 408 427 4403 Email | [email protected] Website |samanthamendaros.com Twitter | @smendaros

E D U C A T I O N

Bachelor of Science in Journalism Expected Graduation: May 2013

Boston University, College of Communication

Major in News-Editorial Journalism, Minors in Political Science & Public Relations

P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

Public Relations Intern | Melwood Global

January 2013 to Present (Boston, MA)

Create and maintain media lists using Cision Support client campaigns with research, data and analysis Contribute writing to pieces pitched to national media outlets Generate monthly activity reports for major clients in Boston and Washington, D.C.

Press Intern | Office of Massachusetts Senate President Therese Murray

May 2012 to December 2012 (Boston, MA)

Monitored news coverage of the Senate President in print and online publications Gathered clips from state and local media outlets and distributed to staff each morning Wrote press releases for distribution in the Senate Presidents District; secured clips in the Cape Cod Times, Old Colony Memorial,

Plymouth Patch, Falmouth Patch, Sandwich Enterprise, Bourne Enterprise, Kingston Reporterand Barnstable Patriot

Compiled issue briefs on topics ranging from Cape Cods tourism industry to drug abuse in Massachusetts for the SenatePresident to use when presenting speeches, giving interviews and participating in panel discussions

Assisted the press team with writing speeches and preparing talking points for media interviews Contributed to the expansion of the Senate Presidents social media presence Drafted and formatted monthly newsletters sent to 3,000 constituents (view at www.theresemurray.com/form/newsletter) Composed entries for the Senate Presidents Plymouth Patch blog (view atwww.plymouth.patch.com/users/therese-murray/blog_posts ) Took photographs and managed image content on the Senate Presidents website ( view atwww.theresemurray.com)

Curriculum Designer | Ann Sobrato High School

June 2008 to June 2009 (Morgan Hill, CA)

Worked with faculty to create a revamped curriculum for Ann Sobrato High Schools fledgling journalism program Designed and directed in-class workshops to teach students newswriting principles and design fundamentals Implemented new organizational system to facilitate more efficient workflow

Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, Design Editor | The Watchdog

September 2007 to June 2009 (Morgan Hill, CA)

Wrote original news, feature and opinion articles for Ann Sobrato High Schools monthly newspaper, The Watchdog Designed newspaper layout using Adobes InDesign software and formatted files for high-volume printing Guided and edited the work of student contributors from story idea to story publication Managed budget and production timelines and negotiated with third-party vendors including printers and advertisers

T E C H N O L O G Y A N D N E W M E D I A

Experience with Mac, PC and open-source platforms Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and some PHP Fluency in social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, LinkedIn, YouTube, Reddit, StumbleUpon, Wordpress,

Vimeo, Blogspot, Pinterest, Tumblr, Instagram, Flickr and Foursquare


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Biotech initiatives give new life to states economy

Written by Senator Therese Murray | July 6, 2012

Massachusetts is home to more than 600 biotechnology companies, 475 medical device andequipment manufacturers and 75 pharmaceutical companies. Combined with an unparalleled number of

academic and medical research institutions, the Commonwealth is undeniably a dominant force in theglobal biotechnology and life sciences sector.

At the 2012 BIO International Convention in Boston last month, we announced great collaborations thatwill highlight Massachusetts as a leader in health care and biotechnology innovation, not just here in theUnited States, but around the world.

The two announcements made at the BIO Convention stem directly from the work accomplished byNorthern Ireland Massachusetts Connection (NIMAC), the informal organization we started in 2009 to maketransatlantic connections establishing Massachusetts as the gateway to the United States for Europeannations and expanding opportunities for research and business growth in Massachusetts and Europe.

We began NIMAC with Northern Ireland and quickly added Finland and the Catalonia region of Spainas members. Together, we realized that small connections can make a very big impact.

This second research project brings together some of the best doctors and researchers fromMassachusetts, Finland and Northern Ireland who are working on a non-invasive way to evaluate whetherpolyps and pre-malignant lesions may be cancerous. This cutting edge research, begun by Dr. RamonFranco of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, will save patients from unnecessary surgery and bea more cost-effective diagnosis of such lesions. This research has been awarded funding through theMassachusetts Life Sciences Center, with additional commitments from Finland and Northern Ireland.

In Massachusetts, we understand that we can look beyond our state and national borders to forge newcollaborations that will have a positive impact here and around the world. That is why we continue toencourage and emphasize research and innovation in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors.

We were also excited to announce at the BIO Convention that, as a leader in eHealth initiatives,Massachusetts has been chosen to host the first US-EU Conference outside of Washington, D.C. todiscuss and promote the MOU signed by the European Commission and the United States Department of

Health and Human Services to promote eHealth.

This two-day event in October will include a business marketplace providing opportunities forcompanies, health providers, research institutions and others from both sides of the Atlantic to encouragebusiness relationships, research and other collaborations. It is designed to generate real business and tofoster lasting, effective relationships as well as to supply market intelligence on the size, structure andpotential opportunities of the joint market of more than 800 million citizens.

We already have commitments from Northern Ireland, Finland, England, Spain, Scotland and France,and we expect to have several other European countries and regions sign on. This gives us a realopportunity to again solidify Massachusetts leading role in the United States on eHealth initiatives andprovide opportunities for European companies that want to break into our market.

The connections we have created in a few short years through NIMAC have shown that these types of

collaborations can foster significant benefits economically and socially. Massachusetts is way ahead ofthe rest of the nation on these issues and on the forefront of how these partnerships can be an economicbenefit to the Commonwealth and its residents.

Showing other states and other countries that Massachusetts is the best place for the biotech andhealth industries to set up shop will benefit the Commonwealth and regions like the South Shore and theCape. Attracting new and growing businesses to the Commonwealth will provide good-paying jobs for ourresidents and the increase in revenues will have a positive impact on local budgets.

NIMAC has been a catalyst for great international collaboration, and we will continue to build on thesepartnerships and expand the economic opportunities they have provided.

For more information on these announcements, please visit www.ThereseMurray.com.


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Senate Passes Crime, Government and

Finance Reform, and Economic Development Legislation

By Therese Murray, Massachusetts State Senate President

Posted on July 26, 2012

Last week, the Senate moved forward with three very important bills. First, we sent a tough andbalanced sentencing bill to the governor for his signature. This bill will keep the most dangerous criminalsout of our communities and makes necessary changes to our sentencing laws and parole guidelines.According to the law, the habitual offender tag will be placed on anyone convicted of two crimes from a listof the most serious offenses, including murder, rape and kidnapping. The bill mandates that any habitualoffender found guilty of a third offense from the list of most serious crimes would be ineligible for parole.

For others serving a life sentence, the bill raises the parole eligibility threshold to a two-thirds vote of theparole board from the current majority vote.

Public safety is always a top priority and this bill takes some important steps forward in improving

sentencing laws and parole guidelines. This legislation will keep the most dangerous criminals out of ourcommunities and we will look to do more reforms in the next legislative session after a complete analysisof our criminal justice system. Those reforms should include updated wiretapping laws for lawenforcement to better counteract gang violence, human trafficking and other illegal activities.

Second, the Senate sent the governor legislation that provides much-needed updates to our state financelaws and implements performance measurement requirements for all government agencies and programsto improve efficiency, transparency and accountability.I filed this bill in April 2011 and it fundamentally reforms how state government works by requiring all stateagencies and programs to start measuring performance and outcomes. Through data-driven evaluations,we can provide real transparency and accountability, and build budgets on what really works.

The legislation requires the use of data to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of agencies and programsthroughout state government, including the executive branch. For the first time, each agency will berequired to have a performance management system in place and develop a strategic plan for measuringperformance that can be evaluated publicly and by the Legislature and Governor.

Additionally, the bill establishes a commission to make recommendations on the feasibility of moving theCommonwealth from traditional maintenance-based budgeting to a modern zero-based budgetingprocess for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016. This budgeting method is finding great success insome states, including Utah and Virginia.

And, third, the Senate passed a bill that focuses on economic development and job creation in theCommonwealth by assisting small businesses and the manufacturing industry, investing in research anddevelopment projects, and strengthening and reforming workforce development efforts.

The bill also establishes a sales tax holiday for August 11 and 12, making it the seventh year theCommonwealth provides a sales tax exemption for two days and the eighth year with at least one sales-tax-free day. The Senate has consistently supported a sales tax holiday since it began eight years ago.As in previous years, the sales tax holiday will apply to purchases under $2,500. Additionally, it excludesvehicles, motorized boats, tobacco, meals and utilities.

Because of some differences on this bill between the Senate and the House, a conference committee willconvene to produce a final bill for passage and consideration by the governor. In Massachusetts, we havea strong competitive environment and fast-growing core industries, but its important that we continue tosupport and invest in each sector to ensure our continued growth.

To read more about these bills, please visit www.ThereseMurray.com orwww.Facebook.com/SenatePresidentMurray.
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News Release Examples

And Secured Media Coverage


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For Immediate Release Contact: Laura SchroederMay 16, 2012 617-722-1500

Deanna Nealey of Plymouth Honored as Unsung Heroine

BOSTONSenate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth) announced today that DeannaNealey of Plymouth was recognized as an Unsung Heroine of 2012 by the Massachusetts

Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW).

Deanna meets the true definition of an unsung heroine, Murraysaid. Her passion and

dedication to education and charity are a testament to her strong character, and I want to thank

her for her hard work and extensive service to the Plymouth community. It is my great pleasureto congratulate Deanna on this well-deserved honor.

"Our Unsung Heroines are women who dont make the news, but make the difference," said

Jill Ashton, MCSW Director. "They are women who selflessly offer their time and talents totheir communities and in doing so make their cities or towns better places to live and work."

Deanna is a central figure in many of the educational and charitable groups in the Town ofPlymouth. As an active member of the Plymouth League of Women Voters, Deanna works to

educate young women about past generations work for womens rights and the importance of

political participation. In addition, her volunteer efforts range from fundraising for the

Plymouth Center for the Arts to collecting holiday gifts for needy children through thePlymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless Childrens Holiday Fund.

Nominated by elected officials, colleagues, families and friends, MCSW recognizes 100extraordinary women across the Commonwealth every year.

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Senator Murray represents the people of Bourne, Falmouth, Kingston, Pembroke, Plymouth,

Plympton, Sandwich, and precincts 10, 11 and 12 in Barnstable. On March 21, 2007 she

became the first woman Senate President in Massachusetts history. From January 2003through March 2007, she chaired the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. She is currently

serving her 10th term in the Massachusetts Senate. For more information, please visit

www.ThereseMurray.com.
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Deanna Nealey of Plymouth Honored as 'Unsung Heroine'Plymouth's Deanna Nealey is recognized as an Unsung Herione by the Massachusetts

Commission on the Status of Women for her volunteer work in the community.

May 17, 2012

Senate President Therese Murray, D-Plymouth, announced that Deanna Nealey of Plymouth was

recognized as an Unsung Heroine of 2012 by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women.

Deanna meets the true definition of an unsung heroine, Murray said. Her passion and dedication to

education and charity are a testament to her strong character, and I want to thank her for her hard work

and extensive service to the Plymouth community. It is my great pleasure to congratulate Deanna on this

well-deserved honor.

Nominated by elected officials, colleagues, families and friends, MCSW recognizes 100 extraordinary

women across the Commonwealth every year.

"Our Unsung Heroines are women who dont make the news, but make the difference," Jill Ashton,

MCSW director, said. "They are women who selflessly offer their time and talents to their communities

and in doing so make their cities or towns better places to live and work."

Deanna is a central figure in many of the educational and charitable groups in Plymouth. As an active

member of the Plymouth League of Women Voters, Deanna works to educate young women about past

generations work for womens rights and the importance of political participation. In addition, her

volunteer efforts range from fundraising for the Plymouth Center for the Arts to collecting holiday gifts for

needy children through the Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless Childrens Holiday Fund.

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MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF

WOMEN: Deanna Nealey recognized as Unsung Heroine

Wicked Local Plymouth

Posted May 30, 2012 @ 06:00 AM

BOSTON Senate President Therese Murray, D-Plymouth, has announced that Deanna Nealey,

of Plymouth, has been recognized as an Unsung Heroine of 2012 by the Massachusetts

Commission on the Status of Women.

Deanna meets the true definition of an unsung heroine, Murray said. Her passion anddedication to education and charity are a testament to her strong character, and I want to thankher for her hard work and extensive service to the Plymouth community. It is my great pleasureto congratulate Deanna on this well-deserved honor.

Our Unsung Heroines arewomen who dont make the news, but make the difference, MCSWDirector Jill Ashton said. They are women who selflessly offer their time and talents to theircommunities and, in doing so, make their cities or towns better places to live and work.Nealey is a central figure in many of the educational and charitable groups in the town ofPlymouth. As an active member of the Plymouth League of Women Voters, she works to educate

young women about past generations work for womens rights and the importance ofpoliticalparticipation.

Her volunteer efforts range from fundraising for the Plymouth Center for the Arts to collectingholiday gifts for needy children through the Plymouth Area Coalition for the HomelessChildrens Holiday Fund.

Nominated by elected officials, colleagues, families and friends, 100 extraordinary women fromacross the commonwealth are recognized MCSW each year.

View article:http://www.wickedlocal.com/plymouth/news/x358805402/MASSACHUSETTS-COMMISSION-

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Deanna Nealey honored at Statehouse

by MATTHEW NADLERon MAY 17, 2012

Deanna Nealey was recognized as an Unsung Heroine of 2012 by the Massachusetts Commission on the

Status of Women, Senate President Therese Murray announced.

Deanna meets the true definition of an unsung heroine, Murray said. Her passion and dedication to

education and charity are a testament to her strong character, and I want to thank her for her hard work

and extensive service to the Plymouth community.

Nealey is a central figure in many of the educational and charitable groups in the Town of Plymouth. As

an active member of the Plymouth League of Women Voters, Deanna works to educate young women

about past generations work for womens rights and the importance of political participation. In addition,

her volunteer efforts range from fundraising for the Plymouth Center for the Arts to collecting holiday gifts

for needy children through the Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homelesss Childrens Holiday Fund.

Our Unsung Heroines are women who dont make the news, but make the difference, said Jill Ashton,

MCSW Director. They are women who selflessly offer their time and talents to their communities and in

doing so make their cities or towns better places to live and work.

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For Immediate Release Contact: Laura SchroederJune 26, 2012 617-722-1500

Falmouth Receives $50,000 to Repair Bulkheads

FALMOUTHThe Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) awarded the Town ofFalmouth $50,000 to repair four bulkheads throughout the town, Senate President Therese Murray

(D-Plymouth) announced.

This funding will ensure that these important bulkheads will remain viable and prevent even morecostly and in-depth work in the years to come, Murray said. I commend the Towns initiative intrying to fix this problem before it gets worse.

Falmouth Harbormaster Gregg P. Fraser said, I am very grateful for all the assistance I havereceived over the years from Senator Murray. With her help we have rebuilt the CommercialFishing Pier in Woods Hole, constructed new boat ramps at Falmouth Inner Harbor and GreenPond, and now we will be able to move forward with this very important infrastructureimprovement. The Tides Bulkhead is the first thing boaters see when visiting Falmouth Harbor and

I am excited to be able to fix it up to match the high quality of the rest of the town marina.

The funds, allocated through the DCRs Rivers and Harbors Grant Program, will go towards majorstructural repairs. Currently, the main marina suffers from failing or nonexistent tie back hardware,while the other three bulkheads have significant wood sheathing issues causing fill to enter thewaterway. The town has been using temporary measures such as patching and filling to addressthese problems, but the repair work will not hold indefinitely.

The Town of Falmouth hopes to go out to bid by the end of the summer and begin construction afterColumbus Day.

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Plympton, Sandwich, and precincts 10, 11 and 12 in Barnstable. On March 21, 2007 she becamethe first woman Senate President in Massachusetts history. From January 2003 through March

2007, she chaired the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. She is currently serving her 10th term

in the Massachusetts Senate. For more information, please visitwww.ThereseMurray.com.
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Falmouth to Receive State Aid for Bulkhead RepairsThe Department of Conservation and Recreation awarded the town $50,000 for the work

By Conor Powers-SmithJuly 2, 2012

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation announced last week that it will award

Falmouth $50,000 for much-needed bulkhead repairs, as part of its Rivers and Harbors Grant Program.

President of the Senate Therese Murray said in a press releas e, This funding will ensure that these

important bulkheads will remain viable and prevent even more costly and in-depth work in the years to

come. I commend the Towns initiative in trying to fix this problem before it gets worse.

Falmouth Harbormaster Greeg P. Fraser thanked Murray for her help in securing the grant.

I am very grateful for all the assistance I have received over the years from Senator Murray, said

Fraser. With her help we have rebuilt the Commercial Fishing Pier in Woods Hole, constructed new

boat ramps at Falmouth Inner Harbor and Green Pond, and now we will be able to move forward with

this very important infrastructure improvement. The Tides Bulkhead is the first thing boaters see when

visiting Falmouth Harbor and I am excited to be able to fix it up to match the high quality of the rest of

the town marina.

The grant will allow Falmouth to stop using the temporary measures it has been employing to keep its

deteriorating bulkheads operational, in favor of a more permanent fix. Thanks to the state money, issues

such as failing tie back hardware and wood sheathing will be dealt with.

The town will likely begin accepting bids for the work by the end of the summer, with construction

beginning as early as October.

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Falmouth gets $50K for bulkhead repairs

By Sean TeehanJune 27, 2012

FALMOUTH The state Department of Conservation and Recreation has given Falmouth $50,000 to

repair four bulkheads in town.

Money received through the DCR's Rivers and Harbors Grant Program will go toward significant structural

repairs at Falmouth's town marina, a statement from Senate President Therese Murray's office said.

Falmouth's main marina has poor tie-back hardware and the other three bulkheads have wood sheathing

issues that cause fill to enter the waterway, the statement said.

The town hopes to put the project out to bid by the end of the summer and begin construction after

Columbus Day.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Falcone

June 19, 2012 617-722-1500

Senate Passes MBTA Reform Bill

BOSTON The Senate on Tuesday passed an emergency funding package on a 26-9 vote

that will help the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) close its budget

deficit for the 2012 fiscal year, Senate President Therese Murray (D-Plymouth) announced.

These measures will get us through the end of the fiscal year, but they are only a temporary

solution, Murray said.At the beginning of next year, we need omnibus legislation that looks

closely at our road, bridge and transit systems. Though our public transportation systems

need to be subsidized, the board cannot keep coming back and asking for money. There must

be a much broader conversation about Massachusettss massive transportation funding

problems, and the board needs develop a comprehensive, long-term financial plan for the

entire state.

Through this legislation, we have created a short-term fix necessary to close this years

MBTA deficit, said Senator Thomas M. McGee (D-Lynn), Senate Chairman of the Joint

Committee on Transportation. Todays debate highlights the need for a robust and

comprehensive long-term solution for the Commonwealths entire transportation

system. Transportation is such an important part of our current and future economy. I look

forward to the ongoing discussion on how we need to maintain and expand our

transportation system across the state.

The bill requires the Registry of Motor Vehicles to transfer $51 million in vehicle inspection

fees to the Massachusetts Transportation Fund and distribute $2 million to the RTAs and

$49 million to the MBTA. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)

must also transfer $1.5 million in surplus from its snow and ice budget to the Regional

Transit Authorities (RTAs).

The legislation also increases fare evasion penalties to $75 for the first offense, $200 for the

second offense, and $350 for each subsequent offense. According to the bill, if a fine is not

paid within 21 days, the violators drivers license will be suspended until it is paid.

Additionally, the bill authorizes the MBTA and RTAs to share information with the Executive

Office of Health and Human Services so that the RIDE program might be eligible for

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Finally, the legislation requires the board of MassDOT to develop a long-term

transportation financing plan for the state by December 31, 2012. And it requires

MassDOT to issue a report on the estimated cost of restoring weekend service on the Old

Colony commuter rail line.

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Plympton, Sandwich, and precincts 10, 11 and 12 in Barnstable. On March 21, 2007 she

became the first woman Senate President in Massachusetts history. From January 2003

through March 2007, she chaired the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. She is

currently serving her 10th term in the Massachusetts Senate. For more information, please

visitwww.ThereseMurray.com.
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Speechwriting Samples


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Speech: Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund Grant Announcement

Senate President Therese Murray delivered these remarks at the 2012 Cultural Facilities Fund GrantAnnouncement on August 2, 2012, at the Falmouth Museums on the Green in Falmouth.

Good morning! I am so happy to be here today to celebrate the exciting projects underway in our

cultural community.

Here in Southeastern Massachusetts, our neighborhoods are alive with history, art and innovation.

We are lucky to have organizations like the Falmouth Historical Society that preserve our traditions,educate our children and deeply enhance our quality of life.

This latest round of funding will help support the expansion of several nonprofit cultural institutions inthe region.

And, I know that our communities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts will greatly benefit fromthese investments.

Our cultural institutions are critical to the character of this Commonwealth.

They draw visitors from across the nation and around the world who are interested in our history andway of life.

And, by investing in these institutions, we have found a wonderful opportunity to promote economicactivity and create jobs while strengthening our art, history and science organizations.

Throughout my career in the Senate, I have made sure that supporting our cultural facilities andbolstering local tourism have remained top priorities in the Legislature.

As Chairwoman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee in 2006, I was proud to sponsor the2006 economic stimulus bill that created the Cultural Facilities Fund.

And, as Senate President in 2008, I sponsored the bond bill that authorized the Governor to includethe Fund in his annual capital plans.

In the years since its creation, the Cultural Facilities Fund has been a great success.

So far, the Fund has invested more than $50 million in Massachusettss nonprofit cultural sector.

These funds came at a time when the economy was slowing and private sources of support werebecoming harder to find.

These grants made possible many improvements that boosted the construction industry and created

thousands of jobs for residents across the Commonwealth.

The organizations receiving past grants attracted 15 million visitors in 2010, five million of whomwere from out-of-state.

They generated admission and ticket revenues of nearly $151 million, and more than $199 million inrevenues from gift shops and concessions.

And, in 2010, these organizations supported families throughout the Commonwealth with a payroll ofmore than $385 million.


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Our cultural institutions, like the Thornton W. Burgess Society in Sandwich, the Falmouth ArtistsGuild, and the Centerville Public Library Association, are powerful economic engines

and we must continue to make strategic investments in these kinds of organizations, even duringchallenging times.

The latest round of Cultural Facilities Fund grants alone will provide more than $400 million in

additional spending on expansion and development projects that will create new jobs, bring newvisitors to our state, and strengthen our cultural organizations to better serve the generations tocome.

Like all of you here today, I understand the value that institutions like these bring to our communities,and that is why I have advocated for these organizations to receive state funding.

I want to express my deep appreciation for all of the institutions receiving grants today.

Thank you for working to preserve our heritage, educate our children, and strengthen the fabric ofour communities.

Keep up the good work, and congratulations!

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Speech: Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical Schools PracticalNurse Program Class of 2012 Commencement

Senate President Therese Murray delivered these remarks during the commencement ceremony for theUpper Cape Cod Regional Technical Schools Practical Nurse Program on June 21, 2012.

Good evening, everybody, and thank you for inviting me to join you here today.

I wish to extend my warmest congratulations to the Class of 2012 Graduates of the Upper Cape RegionalTech Schools Practical Nurse Program.

It is my great pleasure to join you in celebrating this wonderful achievement in the company of your peers,mentors, families and friends.

I want to take a moment to acknowledge your teachers, who have played an indispensable role in yourgetting here today. They have spent countless hours working, passing on their knowledge and wisdom,and preparing you to be future nurses with fulfilling careers.

I hope that you take the time to thank them, and I urge you to put the skills you have acquired here to

good use, wherever life might take you.

Before she opened the worlds first secular nursing school, Florence Nightingale said that nursing is notonly a Fine Art, but the Finest of Arts.

She said, It requires an exclusive devotion as hard a preparation as any painters or sculptors work forwhat is the having to do with dead canvas or dead marble, compared with having to do with the living body?

All of you sitting here this evening are familiar with the intensive preparation that is required of a nurse.

In making it here today, you have demonstrated intelligence, compassion, dedication, patience anddiligence. You should be proud of yourselves for completing this difficult and demanding program.

Now, finally, after many late nights spent studying, many lengthy papers written, many difficultprojects completed, and many tough challenges conquered, you are here, about to receive yourCertificate of Completion.

I hope that, like many who have come before you, you will find that your time was well spent.

Today, we recognize 58 new nurses who have made a commitment to caring for those who need it: thesick, the injured, the convalescent and the disabled.

You have chosen to work, not only to make a living, but to serve a greater purpose.

This is nothing short of heroic, and I admire each and every one of you.

I wish you the best in your endeavors, and I am confident that you will go forward to accomplish great things.

Be proud, celebrate, and be excited. All the possibilities in the world are open to you.

Thank you.

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Speech: Massachusettss Missing Childrens Day

Senate President Therese Murray delivered this speech at the 12th

Annual Missing Childrens Day event atthe Massachusetts State House on May 20, 2012. The Molly Bish Foundation sponsors this event every year.

Good morning, everyone.

This annual event is tremendously important and I want to thank you for inviting me back this year.

Today, we gather to honor and remember all of the children who have gone missing from ourlives. Though they are not here with us, their lives and their dreams and their smiling faces stilltouch us deeply.

They are in our hearts, forever.

As a mother, I cannot begin to imagine your pain, and your sorrow. It is a burden that no parentshould ever have to bear.

I want to express my admiration for Magi and John Bish, who put together this event every year

to remember the missing children of Massachusetts.

The Molly Bish Foundation helps parents and families keep their children safe and keepawareness about child safety at the forefront of all of our thoughts.

With an extraordinary display of courage and a passion, fueled by their love for Molly, the Bishfamily turned their own tragedy into a beacon of hope for others.

The Foundation provides essential resources for families and local communities. By working toprevent abductions, they hope to create a world where all children might live, work and play safely.

The U.S. Department of Justice reports that nearly 800,000 children younger than 18 aremissing each year. Thats an average of 2,185 children reported missing each day.

Today, we get the chance to come together and renew our commitment to those chi ldren, and tothe families who have suffered the worst kind of loss.

We are grateful to all of those who have worked to create a safe and healthy environment for ourchildrenfamilies, teachers, law enforcement agents, missing childrens organizations, familyservices, and other dedicated individuals who have childrens best interests at heart.

There are also powerful tools, such as the AMBER Alert program, that we as a community needto utilize. Since the AMBER Alert program was established in 1996, it has brought 584 missingchildren back home.

Together, it is our responsibility to protect our children and that must always be our number one priority.

One missing child is one too many.

Thank you.

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In This Issue

Bourne Main Street Streetscape

Ribbon-Cutting

Nicole's Law

EU-US eHealth Marketplace

Plymouth Women's Club

Citizens' Legislative Seminar

Moira McCarthy of Plymouth

Plymouth Retired Employees

Association

Lawrence Innovation School

Convocation

Plymouth County DevelopmentCouncil's 40th Meeting

Senator Murray Participates in

Foreclosure Roundtable

Pocasset Community Club

Centennial Celebration

UMass Cranberry Station Visit

Go Public

Smaller Business Association of

New England Business Forum

Plymouth Career Center Receives

Mark Sanders Award

Constituent of the Month:

Owen Hyams, Plymouth

(Senator Murray and CommanderHyams at the Tops in Blue concert

in October.)

I am proud to name Owen Hyams

of Plymouth as my November

constituent of the month.

Owen is the Commander of the

Plymouth VFW Post, which

Dear Friends,

In the Plymouth and Barnstable District and throughout the

Commonwealth, we are still feeling the impacts of Hurricane Sandy.

Many of our communities lost power from the damaging winds and

our coastlines suffered flooding and beach erosion.

On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to visit most of the communities in

my District to view the extent of the storm damage and to discuss

with the Towns how to move forward.

(Senator Murray in Falmouth)

In Falmouth, I visited a number of storm impacted sites, including

Falmouth Heights, with Town Manager Julian Suso, Selectwoman

Mary Pat Flynn, DPW Director Ray Jacks and Engineer PeterMcConarty. And, in Sandwich, I visited Sandwich Town Beach to view

the storm damage with Town Manager Bud Dunham, Town Selectman

John Kennan, Emergency Director Brian Gallant, Director of Natural

Resources Mark Galkowski and Assistant Director of Natural Resources

Dave DeConto. Thank you to all the Town Managers and local officials

who joined me to take a look at the damage and talk about what our

communities need to recover quickly.

(Senator Murray at Sandwich Town Beach)
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sponsored the Tops in Blue

concert in Plymouth in October.

Owen has taken the initiative to

run several charity events to

support and pay the expenses of

wounded military heroes

returning to Plymouth. In

addition, he continues to providesupport for families who have

lost family members in

Afghanistan or Iraq.

On behalf of the Plymouth and

Barnstable District, thank you for

your selfless work.

Constituent Spotlight

To nominate a friend, family

member or someone you admire

in the community for

"Constituent of the Month,"

please send a short description

explaining why they deserve this

recognition and a photo

[email protected] .

Find Me Online

Contact Me

Website:

www.ThereseMurray.com

Email:

[email protected]

District Office:

10 Cordage Park Circle, Room 229

Plymouth, MA 02360

P: (508) 746-9332

F: (508) 746-4910

Boston Office:

State House, Room 332

Boston, MA 02133

P: (617) 722-1500

F: (617) 248-3840

Utility workers, public safety and emergency personnel are working

very hard to restore power and keep people safe. If you need to

contact NSTAR, please call 1-800-592-2000. National Grid is 1-800-

867-5222. In addition, 2-1-1 is available for non-emergency

assistance to help you find appropriate services for your needs.

To stay up-to-date on my public schedule, visit mywebsiteand

myFacebookandTwitterpages. I hope to see you soon in the

Plymouth and Barnstable District!

Sincerely,

Terry Murray

Senator Murray Recognized at Bourne Main Street

Streetscape Ribbon-Cutting

At the end of October, I participated in the Bourne Main Street

Streetscape ribbon-cutting event and was honored to be recognized

for my efforts to support the project since the beginning.

In the fiscal year 2007 budget, the Senate included $250,000 to fund

the majority of the market and density analyses, and wastewater and

other infrastructure studies necessary for the revitalization to move

forward. In November 2011, the Senate directed $1.25 million toward

the Town of Bourne in a supplemental budget bill to provide the

necessary funds to complete this project.

Thank you to the Town of Bourne for the endless amounts of hardwork put into this project. Revitalizing our main streets is economic

development and job creation at its most local. The goal of this

project is to bring commercial and residential developments to Main

Street and create a compact, pedestrian-oriented downtown that

will serve as a destination for both residents and visitors. This is a

project that will bring back a vibrant main street and provide good

jobs for the residents of Bourne.

Read more about the event.
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Senator Murray Marks Sixth Anniversary of

Nicole's Law

Last week, I was joined by State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan to mark

the sixth anniversary of Nicole's Law, which requires that every

residence in Massachusetts have a working carbon monoxide alarm.

We went to the Pembroke Council on Aging and the Sandwich Fire

Department to educate the public on the dangers of carbon

monoxide poisoning and to hand out free carbon monoxide alarms.

(Senate President Murray handing out free carbonmonoxide alarms at the Pembroke Council on Aging.)

Nicole's Law was passed after 7-year-old Nicole Garofalo of Manomet

lost her life to carbon monoxide poisoning. The alarms were donated

by Kidde, a leading supplier of residential and commercial smoke

alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers and other life

safety products.

(Senate President Murray with Tom Sri from Kidde, Sandwich FireChief George Russell and State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan.)

Senator Murray Participates in EU-US eHealth

Marketplace 1Conference

In October, we welcomed 420 health industry leaders from 24

countries, 21 states and Washington, D.C. to the Commonwealth for

the first ever EU-US eHealth Marketplace. This two-day event

stemmed from the work done through NIMAC, the informal group

formed in 2009 to spur international collaboration, and through the

European Connected Health Alliance.


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Massachusetts was chosen to host this conference because of the

work we have done to put us on top when it comes to the connected

health and eHealth industries. Since the Legislature passed the

landmark Health Care Reform Act in 2006, we have led a consistent

legislative approach to addressing health care quality, access and

cost concerns.

On the first day of this event, I joined Chancellor Marty Meehan from

UMass Lowell and a delegation representing Northern Ireland and the

University of Ulster for the signing of a Memorandum of

Understanding to promote a new research partnership advancing

international collaboration in the fast-growing field of eHealth and

medical technology.

Read more about this global health collaboration with Northern

Ireland.

Senator Murray Speaks at the Plymouth

Women's Club Centennial Anniversary Luncheon
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Last month, I had the pleasure of joining the Plymouth

Womens Club as they celebrated their centennial anniversary.

One of the most important things a woman can do is empower the

women around her and the Plymouth Womens Club has been

doingthis for 100 years. These women have made such a positive

difference in our community.

I am grateful for all that the Plymouth Womens Club has done andwill continue to do and wish them a very happy anniversary.

Read more in the Plymouth Patch.

Massachusetts Senate Hosts 69th Citizens

Legislative Seminar

Jack De Coste of Plymouth,

Mark Magnacca of Marstons Mills

and residents from across the

Commonwealth participated inthe 69th Citizens Legislative

Seminar at the State House last

month. I hope that those who

participated were able to walk

away with an enhanced perspective of state government and a better

understanding of the legislative process.

The Citizens Legislative Seminar gives constituents a unique

opportunity to learn about how government works, right on the

Senate floor, and I encourage all to attend in the future.

Read more about the 69th Citizens' Legislative Seminar.

Moira McCarthy of Plymouth

Recognized for Diabetes

Advocacy Work

In October, I presented Moira McCarthy of

Plymouth with a well-deserved citation for

her advocacy and support of diabetes

research. Moira participated in the Juvenile

Diabetes Research Foundations Ride to Cure

Diabetes on October 20th on behalf of her21-year-old daughter Lauren, who was diagnosed with Type 1

diabetes at the age of six.

Learn more about Moira and the Ride to Cure Diabetes.
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29/31

Senator Murray Speaks to the Plymouth Retired

Employees Association

In October, I was invited to speak with members of the Plymouth

Retired Employees Association at the American Legion Post 40. I was

happy to report progress in both our employment numbers and our

economic competitiveness, and discuss the strides we have made

during this past legislative session in improving our health care and

veteran services. This is all great news, and we are continuing to

push forward to make Massachusetts even stronger.

Senator Murray Attends Lawrence Innovation

School Convocation

Last month, I had the opportunity to speak at

the Lawrence School Convocation in Falmouth.

Innovation Schools have greater flexibility and

can encourage teachers, in collaboration with

school committees, superintendents and

parents, to creatively alter aspects of the schools operation in order

to make school more enjoyable and ensure that students are learning

what they need to succeed.

Last September, Falmouth Public Schools received a $50,000

Innovation Schools Implementation Grant to support the application

of new educational tools at the Lawrence School.

Senator Murray Speaks at Plymouth County

Development Councils 40th Annual Meeting

In October, I attended the Plymouth County

Development Councils 40th Annual Meeting

and was proud to report that our regions

tourism industry is thriving, despite a highly

competitive market.

The Development Council has taken proactive steps to attract

international visitors to Massachusetts, and especially to the South Shore

and Cape Cod, and their hard work has paid off. Through their efforts,

we have strong connections in Plymouth County with France, Ireland,

Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom and Japan.


30/31

Senator Murray Joins Attorney General Coakley in

Discussion on Foreclosure Reform Legislation

Last month, I met with Attorney General

Martha Coakley and representatives from area

housing organizations in Falmouth for a

roundtable discussion on local foreclosure

prevention efforts.

Read more in the Cape Cod Times.

Senator Murray Attends Centennial Celebration of

Pocasset Community Club Building

In October, I had the pleasure of speaking at the

centennial celebration of the Pocasset Community

Club Building. The building originally belonged to a

group of self-empowered women who called

themselves the Travelers Club. Though they hadneither the opportunity to travel, nor the means,

they refused to let their circumstances limit their dreams.

I want to thank the Pocasset Village Association for all of their

efforts to not only keep this building active, but to keep the mission

of the Travelers Club going.

Read more in the Cape Cod Day.

Senator Murray Tours UMass Cranberry Station

Last month, I visited the UMass Cranberry

Station in Wareham and spoke with

students, researchers and industry

representatives about the current

challenges and opportunities that

cranberry growers face today.

The cranberry industry is an important cultural presence on Cape Cod

and in southeastern Massachusetts, as well as a building block in the

foundation of our economy. We have an obligation to generations of

growers to ensure that our cranberry industry will continue to lead

the nation for generations to come. I am committed to working with

growers on adapting to our ever-changing economy and finding new

and creative ways to fortify this industry.

Learn more about the UMass Cranberry Station.
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31/31

Senator Murray Hosts Go Public at Plymouth rth

High School

In October, I hosted the Massachusetts

Department of Higher Educations Go Public

event at Plymouth North High School and spoke

with students, working adults and veterans

about the educational opportunities available atMassachusetts public colleges and universities.

This was a great experience and I hope everyone who was interested

was able to attend a Go Public event.

Read more in South Coast Today.

Senator Murray Attends Small Business Forum

Last month, I had the opportunity to speak with small business

owners at the Smaller Business Association of New Englands Capital

Connections event in Kingston. We discussed important issues that

affect small business growth, such has business capitalization and

how to find and obtain funding. These businesses are the backbone

of our local and state economies, and we must continue to work withthem so that we can continue our economic growth.

Read more in the Old Colony Memorial.

Plymouth Career Center Recognized for

Exceptional Service to Disabled Veterans

The Plymouth Career Center recently received

the Mark Sanders Award for their exceptional

service to disabled veterans in Massachusetts

and for the creation of VET NET. This innovative

program allows veterans, especially those withservice-related disabilities, to connect with

other veterans and employers from across the country and around

the globe. It is efforts like this that keep Massachusetts at the

forefront of veteran services and continue our economic recovery.

Thank you to all the dedicated workers and volunteers at the

Plymouth Career Center for your commitment to our veterans, and

congratulations on this well-deserved honor
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