Sen. McGee a keynote speaker for Lynn Area Chamber breakfast

By David Liscio -- The Daily Item
Friday, November 14, 2003

Sen. Thomas M. McGee is the keynote speaker at the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce annual awards breakfast on Dec. 3 at the Porthole restaurant.

The event, which attracts dozens of business community activists, is highlighted by the presentation of three major awards: businessperson of the year, the community service award and the good neighbor award.

"We do a number of other recognition awards as well, but those are the primary ones each year," said LACC Executive Director Kevin Donahue.

"We're pleased that Sen. McGee agreed to serve as the keynote speaker because we're eager to hear what's happening at the State House. There are lots of folks who are interested in more information on the proposed commuter ferry from Lynn to Boston, and in other issues that are important to the business community, like the unemployment trust fund, and projections for state revenue coming into the city," Donahue said.

According to Donahue, the chamber of commerce is still accepting nominations for the businessperson of the year award. It's given each year to someone who has demonstrated excellence in business practices throughout the year in order to make their business successful. The recipient also must have demonstrated commitment to the community.

The criteria for all awards is posted on the organization's Web site at www.lynnareachamber.com. Communities within the chamber, including Lynnfield, Nahant and Swampscott, give out their own commitment awards.

Additionally, the chamber will give out a Hall of Fame award to a business leader with a lengthy career of success in business, with accomplishments in business, civic and community endeavors.

McGee, son of the former House speaker, served as state representative to West Lynn and Nahant for four terms. He was elected to the state Senate in April 2002.

The senator has shown commitment to issues including the need for public transportation by rail and over water; senior access to affordable prescription drugs; improved childcare and health care; and providing educational resources.

The awards breakfast begins at 7:45 a.m. at the restaurant at 98 Lynnway.

Tickets are $25 per person. Call the LACC at (781) 592-2900 to make reservations. Seating is limited to 150 people.

Reservation requests can also be faxed to (781) 592-2903.

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