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In The News
Mike Lenihan's reputation as a reformer
and champion of the environment are well known throughout
Rhode Island. Here's what people are saying about our State
Senator.
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- Preserving our Environment - Recognition from
Save the Bay
"For Narragansett Bay and the environment, the 2004
legislative session was on of historic achievement ...
Sen. Lenihan provided the leadership essential for
passage of Landmark legislation. Sen. Lenihan led a
series of oversight hearing that were ... the most
thoughtful and rigorous legislative oversight hearings
on the state of the Bay that Save the Bay has ever seen
..."
Tropher Hamblett, Director of Advocacy Save the Bay
- Protecting Our Rivers
"The Rhode Island Rivers Council appreciates the
vision and leadership you have shown this year in
response to the environmental issues facing Narragansett
Bay."
"Thank you for making our rivers and Narragansett Bay a
priority."
The Rhode Island Rivers Council
- More Environmental Praise
"On behalf of everyone at the Department of
Environmental Management, I want to express our deep
appreciation for your interest, perseverance, and
dedication to key environmental issues during the 2004
session."
Frank J. Vincent, Acting Director DEM
- Champion of Reform - Reform Leader
"Sen. Mike Lenihan leads reform push
with historic separation of powers, ethics and lobbyist
disclosure bills."
Common Cause Rhode Island Report
- Separation of Powers Advocate
"... a thoughtful champion of
separation of powers reform ..."
Providence Journal editorial
- A Leader
"One of the all-time class acts in
state government."
The Providence Phoenix
- Long Time Reputation
"Long renowned in the State House for his commitment
both to voters and to principles of sound governance."
Common Cause Public Service Achievement Award
- Caring for Those in Need - Dedicated to Community
Leader
Sen. Lenihan is "a dedicated
community leader with a strong interest in human care
issues in Rhode Island."
Dennis M. Murphy, President & CEO United Way of Rhode
Island
- Advocate for Disabled
"A dedicated public servant and
hard-working member of the R.I. Senate, he has shown
years of commitment to his constituents and to all the
residents of our state, bringing positive changes for
the children and young adults with disabilities and
developmental delays and their families ..."
Margaret Langdon Kelly Award for Advocacy Meeting
Street School
- On Taxes
"Debate on Taxes: Lenihan Aims for
Facts and fairness."
M. Charles Bakst, Providence Journal
- High Praise
Sen. Lenihan "is generally regarded
as one of the best minds and all-around nice guys at the
State House."
Jim Taricani, Rhode Island Monthly
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