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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N

CONGRATULATING ANDREW BRASSARD ON BEING NAMED A 2010-2011

"DISTINGUISHED TEACHER OF THE YEAR"

     Introduced By: Senators Ciccone, Paiva Weed, Ruggerio, Moura, and Sosnowski

     Date Introduced: March 08, 2012

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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     WHEREAS, Andrew Brassard, a mathematics teacher with St. Augustine’s School in

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Providence since 1997, inspires his students to have confidence in themselves and their abilities,

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envision the possibilities, and embrace their Catholic faith; and

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     WHEREAS, For his dedication to young people, education, and Catholic values, Mr.

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Brassard was chosen as one of only twelve elementary school teachers from across the United

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States to be named a 2010-2011 “Distinguished Teacher of the Year” by the National Catholic

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Education Association. This recognition is a momentous tribute to an exceptional individual who

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has had a significant and profound impact on the lives of his students; and

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     WHEREAS, Combining a genuine love of math and teaching with boundless patience,

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Mr. Brassard has led young people through the intricacies and nuances of difficult algebraic

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equations as easily as he coaches them on the basketball court. By embodying Catholic values

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and faith in all that he does, he encourages his students to become effective and contributing

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members of the community, thereby facilitating their lifelong success; and

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     WHEREAS, The positive impact Mr. Brassard has had on his students’ lives has

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certainly qualified him as one of the “best of the best.” He has distinguished himself not only as a

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tremendous asset to the Catholic school community, but also as a man who is eminently worthy

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of our praise and admiration; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

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hereby recognizes and congratulates Andrew Brassard for the prestigious honor of being named a

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2010-2011 “Distinguished Teacher of the Year" by the National Catholic Education Association.

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We furthermore extend our best wishes for his continued success, good health, and happiness;

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and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Andrew Brassard.

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