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March 25, 2008                                                                                       617-722-1551

 SENATOR PACHECO RECEIVES A SCORE OF 100 PERCENT ON MASS AUDUBON SOCIETY’S SENATE REPORT CARD

Boston , MA —State Senator Marc R. Pacheco (D-Taunton), chairman of the Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change, received a score of 100 percent on the Mass Audubon Society’s Senate Report Card for his steadfast dedication to legislation protecting the environment.  

The Mass Audubon Society, the largest conservation organization in New England , determined the score by evaluating the roll call votes on environmental bills and budget items. In 2007, the Senate voted on 14 environmental roll call votes, according to the Mass Audubon Society.  

Senator Pacheco, who is also vice-chair of the Joint Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture, was one of only a handful of senators to receive the 100 percent rating. A longtime environmental advocate, Senator Pacheco has received the honor of a 100 percent rating nine times since beginning his service in the Senate in 1993.  

“I am honored to have received such great recognition from the Mass Audubon Society,” said Senator Pacheco. “I look forward to continue working with my colleagues in the Senate to approve legislation to ensure the preservation and protection of the environment and economy of Massachusetts for future generations.”

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