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(Above, right) Karen Statser, Chairperson of the Greater Fall River Partners for a Healthier Community and Bethany Toure, (Below, left) Chairperson of the Greater New Bedford Health and Human Services Coalition, chair the 3rd Annual Legislative Forum, which drew over 130 people to White's Restaurant in Westport, Massachusetts.
(Right) Congressman Frank enjoys the chance to meet with State Representative David Sullivan
Congressman Frank describes the impact of budget cuts on an already strained human service system.			(Above, center) New Bedford Mayor Kaliz and Fall River Mayor Lambert (Center) describe their cities' response to the cuts. (Above, right) Massachusetts Representative Sullivan and Representative Rodrigues talk about the impact of cutbacks and efforts to maintain essential funding.
Mr. Grayson Emery describes the personal impact of cuts on the homeless.	Amy Tobin talks about cuts in teen pregnancy prevention programs.	Marion Bower describes the effect of cuts on the elderly.	All agency representatives impacted by recent funding cuts are asked to stand.

Awards were given to community members who had contributed to the health of the community.
			(Left) Tryne Costa, facilitator of Active Parenting classes and support groups; Heather Larkin of Safe Harbors; and Michael Goslin of the Insight Youth Development Program in New Bedford receive their recognition awards from Ms. Toure.
			(Left) Kathy Vieira-Baker and Dave DeCoste of the SPEAK Program at the May Institute; Barbara Pitera, Director of Diman School of Practical Nursing; and Robin Masters with nominator Trina Bigham, President of the Family Coalitiion for Medically Involved Children also received awards.
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Partners for a Healthier Community and the Greater New Bedford Health and Human Services Coalition held its 3rd Annual Legislative Forum on October 25, 2002.