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THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 30, 2023 Page 9 Sen. Lewis receives Animal Welfare Award S tate Senator Jason Lewis was recognized by numerous animal welfare organizations during “Lobby Day for Animals” at the Massachusetts State House on June 7, 2023. Senator Lewis received an award for his many years of championing animal welfare policies and legislation, especially his leadership in ensuring more humane confi nement standards for farm animals. Senator Lewis was the lead sponsor of a bill – resoundingly approved by Massachusetts voters in 2016 – requiring minimum humane standards for farm animals, including pigs, calves and egg-laying hens. He also led the eff ort in the State Senate to update this law in 2021. “I have long viewed animal welfare and human welfare as two sides of the same coin,” said Senator Lewis. “I’m honored to receive this recognition and will continue to work alongside my colleagues, animal welfare groups, and constituents to protect animal welfare in Massachusetts, including pets, farm animals, and wild animals.” “At the 2023 Lobby Day for Animals, it is our honor to recognize Senator Lewis – a true champion for animals – for his years-long eff ort to phase out cruel confi nement in the Commonwealth,” said the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Senior Legislative Aff airs Manager, Stephanie Harris. “Senator Lewis laid a strong foundation for the successful Question 3 ballot campaign in 2016, and we are eager to celebrate its anticipated full implementation.” “We are extremely grateful for Senator Lewis’s leadership and long-term support for making the state a more humane place for animals,” said the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty’s Director of Advocacy to Animals, Kara Holmquist. “His unwavering commitment to the State Senator Jason Lewis and the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Senior Legislative Aff airs Manager, Stephanie Harris plight of farm animals confi ned in spaces so small they cannot even turn around is appreciated by all those who worked on the ballot question and its upgrade. The MSPCA is continually reminded of how fortunate we are to have him as an ally in the Senate.” “Lobby Day for Animals” was organized by the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Animal Legal Defense Fund, the Animal Rescue League of Boston and the Humane Society of the United States. Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut St. We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-8 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $9.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Adult Night 18+ Only Wednesday Thursday Friday Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Private Parties Private Parties 4-11 p.m. Saturday 12-11 p.m. $9.00 $9.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m.

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