# Gloucester Senator and Plymouth Rep Honored for Fishing Support

> Gloucester Senator Bruce Tarr and Plymouth Rep Kathleen LaNatra win 'Finest Kind' award for fishing industry advocacy.
- Title: Gloucester Senator and Plymouth Rep Honored for Fishing…
- Summary: Gloucester Senator Bruce Tarr and Plymouth Rep Kathleen LaNatra win 'Finest Kind' award for fishing industry advocacy.
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/11/06/metro/gloucester-senator-bruce-tarr-award-seafood-fishing-industry
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## Award Ceremony
Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr of Gloucester and Democratic state Rep. Kathleen LaNatra of Plymouth receive the 'Finest Kind' award at Seafood Day.
## Award Purpose
They were honored for tireless service and commitment to commercial fishing and seafood industry well-being.
## LaNatra's Statement
LaNatra said the award is meaningful because it comes from an organization dedicated to fishing families.

> I am deeply honored to receive the Finest Kind Award alongside Senator Tarr
## Tarr's Statement
Tarr called commercial fishing part of Massachusetts history, culture, and economic fabric.

> Commercial fishing is not simply an industry
## Key takeaway

Massachusetts state Senator Bruce Tarr and Rep. Kathleen LaNatra receive 'Finest Kind' award for their work supporting commercial fisheries.