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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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

CONGRATULATING NICOLE ROMANO ON HER SUCCESS IN THE FASHION AND

JEWELRY INDUSTRY

     Introduced By: Senators Lombardi, and Walaska

     Date Introduced: April 02, 2013

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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     WHEREAS, It is always an honor to recognize and commend those distinguished

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individuals who have committed their lives to pursuing their passion; and

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     WHEREAS, Nicole Romano is such an individual and we take great joy in her success in

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the Jewelry and Fashion Industry, because it is through the collective energies of entrepreneurs

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like Nicole that our great state can continue to evolve; and

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     WHEREAS, Nicole is the daughter of Salvatore and Linda Romano. A graduate of

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Lincoln High School, Nicole continued her education at the Rhode Island School of Design

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(RISD), where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design; and

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     WHEREAS, After graduating from RISD in 2000, Nicole moved to New York to assist

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in the production of fashion shows. Based on her job experience and work interning for designer

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Nicole Miller during college, Nicole decided to establish her own company. With the

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encouragement of Nicole Miller, she successfully did so in 2001 when she founded Nicole

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Romano Inc.; and

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     WHEREAS, Nicole was discovered by legendary "Sex in the City" stylist Patricia Field

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while an intern. As a result, Nicole's collections frequently appeared on the widely popular show,

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as well as in the movie based on the program, in fashion magazines, and in mass media. Her

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statement jewelry and unique dresses are favorites among the young Hollywood and socialite

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sets, and her bold, signature designs have been worn by some of the most stylish and intriguing

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people in the world; 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 congratulates Rhode Island native Nicole Romano on her success in the Jewelry and

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Fashion Industry. We applaud her accomplishments and wish her the very best health and

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continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it further

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

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Nicole Romano.

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