JMG President and CEO Craig Larrabee recognized by the Maine Legislature
We are proud to share a significant event on Thursday, June 1, in the Senate Chamber of the Maine Legislature. Through bipartisan support, Maine lawmakers honored JMG President and CEO Craig Larrabee with a legislative sentiment for his three decades of leadership in education as JMG marks 30 years of supporting Maine students.
The Maine Legislature came together in a genuinely bipartisan manner to express their appreciation and admiration. In the Senate Chamber, legislators from both sides of the aisle lauded Craig’s contributions to the field of education. They commended his tireless efforts in shaping the future of Maine’s youth. Senator Matt Pouliot of Kennebec County, who sponsored the sentiment, stated on the Senate floor that “Craig sincerely seeks out opinions from legislators from both sides of the aisle to get input on what they can be doing better as an organization and then utilizing those resources in partnerships with private organizations around the state to leverage the public dollar as a good steward.”
Co-sponsor Senate President Troy Jackson of Aroostook County expressed his gratitude for Craig’s leadership and JMG when he stood on the Senate floor and mentioned how JMG has personally affected his life, as his son participated in the program. Senate President Jackson said, “I just wanted to thank him and them for all their work. It has had a definite personal effect on mine and my family’s life and so many other people across this state, and I know it is a great program, and they are great people.”
It is indeed a remarkable feat to garner such broad support and recognition. This sentiment from the Maine Legislature underscores the significance of Craig’s work and the positive influence JMG has had on the lives of over 90,000 Maine students. Senator Mattie Daughtry of Cumberland County noted her appreciation for Craig’s advocacy and approach for student-centered driven outcomes and that having JMG for students is absolutely critical. Her colleague, Senator Lisa Keim of Oxford County, remarked, “He’s all in with this program. He’s all in with the Specialists who make it such a remarkable program and for the students that they are helping. He is a mentor at the top of this organization to help inspire the Specialists to be who they are to the students, and they all together to inspire the students to be absolutely the best they can be. I thank Craig for his remarkable leadership. I know that many lives have been changed.”
We believe that this recognition by the Maine Legislature further highlights the essential role JMG plays in supporting academic success, career readiness, and personal growth among Maine’s youth. JMG’s dedication to providing a continuum of support to students, particularly those who face economic or social barriers, has been transformative for generations of young Mainers. As JMG celebrates our 30th anniversary of supporting Maine students, it is a momentous occasion to acknowledge Craig’s accomplishments. We continue to be grateful for his unwavering commitment to supporting and empowering Maine students. His vision and leadership have set the stage for JMG’s continued success and impact in the years to come. We are so thankful for the bipartisan support of this legislative sentiment, including the following members of Maine’s legislative body.
Senate President Troy Jackson of Aroostook County and Senator Matt Pouliot of Kennebec County co-sponsored the legislative sentiment with the bipartisan support of 23 additional Senate and House of Representatives cosponsors. Senate cosponsors include Sen. Chip Curry of Waldo County, Sen. Mattie Daughtry of Cumberland County, Sen. Brad Farrin of Somerset County, Sen. Lisa Keim of Oxford County, Sen. Jim Libby of Cumberland County, Sen. Marianne Moore of Washington County, Sen. Peggy Rotundo of Androscoggin County, Sen. Trey Stewart of Aroostook County, Sen. Jeff Timberlake of Androscoggin County, and Sen. Eloise Vitelli of Sagadahoc County.
House of Representatives cosponsors include Speaker Rachael Talbot Ross of Portland, Rep. Michael Brennan of Portland, Rep. Kristen Cloutier of Lewiston, Rep. Scott Cyrway of Albion, Rep. Janice Dodge of Belfast, Rep. Jack Ducharme of Madison, Rep. Sheila Lyman of Livermore Falls, Rep. Sawin Millett of Waterford, Rep. Daniel Newman of Belgrade, Rep. Heidi Sampson of Alfred, Rep. Holly Sargent of York, Rep. Austin Theriault of Fort Kent, and Rep. David Woodsome of Waterboro.
The sentiment reads: “Be it known to all that we, the members of the Senate and House of Representatives, join in recognizing Craig Larrabee, of Belgrade, President and Chief Executive Officer of JMG, on his 30 years of leadership and commitment to Maine's students. Mr. Larrabee began his career at JMG as a Classroom Specialist in 1993, the same year JMG was founded. He was named President and CEO by JMG's Board of Directors in 2005. He is a driver of innovative student-centered approaches and a champion of results-driven public/private partnerships. Through his leadership, JMG has become the largest education nonprofit in Maine, serving more than 12,000 students annually, from middle school through postsecondary education, in all 16 counties. Mr. Larrabee is a champion of equitable solutions to address the diverse needs of all students. During Mr. Larrabee's 3 decades of service, JMG has benefited more than 90,000 Mainers, ensuring all students have the opportunity to fulfill their promise. We extend our congratulations and best wishes; and be it ordered that this official expression of legislative sentiment be sent forthwith on behalf of the legislature and the people of the state of Maine.”
JMG has always been at the forefront of empowering Maine’s youth and preparing them for success in their academic and professional lives. Throughout the years, Craig has been instrumental in guiding JMG to become one of the most impactful organizations dedicated to student success in our state.
Together, let us celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of Craig Larrabee and JMG for 30 years in supporting Maine students.