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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2014

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Mattiello, and Newberry

     Date Introduced: March 11, 2014

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House that certain persons and organizations

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are deserving of commendation; and

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     Linda Hunter; Rhode Island Free Clinic would like to honor Linda Hunter for her

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remarkable service by nominating her Volunteer of the Month, March 2014;

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Representative Diaz

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Edward M. Kwiatkowski, Boy Scout Troop 1, Arnold Mills; attaining the rank of Eagle

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Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the values of

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Scouting, Citizenship, Character, and Fitness;

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Representatives MacBeth and Ackerman

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Samuel T. McQuaid, Boy Scout Troop 1, Arnold Mills; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout

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in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the values of Scouting,

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Citizenship, Character, and Fitness;

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Representatives MacBeth and Ackerman

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Patrick J. Regan, Boy Scout Troop 1, Arnold Mills; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in

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the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the values of Scouting,

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Citizenship, Character, and Fitness;

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Representatives MacBeth and Ackerman

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Samuel J. Robinson, Boy Scout Troop 1, Arnold Mills; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout

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in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the values of Scouting,

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Citizenship, Character, and Fitness;

 

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Representatives MacBeth and Ackerman

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Morgan C. Smith, Boy Scout Troop 1, Arnold Mills; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in

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the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the values of Scouting,

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Citizenship, Character, and Fitness;

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Representatives MacBeth and Ackerman

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Mr. Takaai Ogata, Executive Director, Japan Local Government Center, New York; the

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distinguished honor of your visit to the State of Rhode Island and the House of Representatives

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on March 4, 2014;

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Representatives McNamara and Abney

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Donald L. Johnson; the distinguished honor of being named "Firefighter of the Year" by

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the West Warwick Lions Club for your outstanding service to the Town of West Warwick, Rhode

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Island;

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Representative Serpa

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     Alyson J. Satchell; the distinguished honor of being named "Teacher of the Year" by the

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West Warwick Lions Club for your outstanding service to the Town of West Warwick, Rhode

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Island;

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Representative Serpa

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     Barbara Clarke Tabak; the distinguished honor of being named "Citizen of the Year" by

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the West Warwick Lions Club for your outstanding service to the Town of West Warwick, Rhode

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Island;

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Representative Serpa

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Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis; the distinguished honor of your visit to the State of Rhode Island

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and recognizing your heroics on December 14, 2012 and creating "Classes 4 Classes" to teach

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every child in our nation the power to take action and create positive change;

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Representatives Marshall, Gallison, and Malik

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Leah N. Lancellotta, Western Hills Middle School Team; the distinction and honor of

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being recognized as a Best in State and Best in Region winner at the 2014 Verizon Innovative

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App Challenge;

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Representative Marcello

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     Jake M. Levin, Western Hills Middle School Team; the distinction and honor of being

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recognized as a Best in State and Best in Region winner at the 2014 Verizon Innovative App

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Challenge;

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Representative Marcello

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     Virak Pond-Tor, Western Hills Middle School Team; the distinction and honor of being

 

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recognized as a Best in State and Best in Region winner at the 2014 Verizon Innovative App

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Challenge;

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Representative Marcello

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     Rachel A. DeBlasio, Western Hills Middle School Team; the distinction and honor of

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being recognized as a Best in State and Best in Region winner at the 2014 Verizon Innovative

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App Challenge;

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Representative Jacquard

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     Tea A. Conti, Western Hills Middle School Team; the distinction and honor of being

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recognized as a Best in State and Best in Region winner at the 2014 Verizon Innovative App

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Challenge;

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Representative Mattiello

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     Michael J. Blackburn (Advisor), Western Hills Middle School Team; the distinction and

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honor of being recognized as a Best in State and Best in Region winner at the 2014 Verizon

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Innovative App Challenge;

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Representative Mattiello

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     Western Hills Middle School; being recognized as a Best in State and Best in Region

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winner at the 2014 Verizon Innovative App Challenge;

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Representative Mattiello

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     Western Hills Middle School Students; being recognized as a Best in State and Best in

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Region winner at the 2014 Verizon Innovative App Challenge;

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Representative Mattiello

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Paul A. Shatraw, Fire Chief; your promotion to Fire Chief of the Woonsocket, Rhode

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Island Fire Department;

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Representatives Newberry, Casey, Phillips, and Morin

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Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Frappier; the joyous occasion of your Marriage on March 1,

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2014;

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Representative Mattiello

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Todd Flaherty; the distinguished honor of receiving the Rhode Island Superintendents'

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Association 2014 Paul Crowley Award;

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Representative Tanzi

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Kip and Andrea Colwell; the joyous and momentous occasion of your Wedding Day on

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February 22, 2014;

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Representative Guthrie

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Sergeant Elayna Boucher, Brown University; the distinguished honor of receiving the

 

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"2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Officer Maria Caranci Blanchette, Capitol Police; the distinguished honor of receiving

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the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Officer Alyssa Cloutier, Coventry Police Department; the distinguished honor of

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receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Acting Captain Karen Guilbeault, Cranston Police Department; the distinguished honor

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of receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Sergeant Maari Stainer, East Providence Police Department; the distinguished honor of

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receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Sergeant Kimberly Bertholic, Glocester Police Department; the distinguished honor of

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receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Lieutenant Angela Deneault, Jamestown Police Department; the distinguished honor of

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receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Sergeant Megan Boulet, Johnston Police Department; the distinguished honor of

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receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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Detective Lieutenant Dana Packer, Lincoln Police Department; the distinguished honor

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of receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Senior Patrolman Suzanne Cressman, Little Compton Police Department; the

 

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distinguished honor of receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode

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Island State House on March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Sergeant Joanne Alboum, Middletown Police Department; the distinguished honor of

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receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Sergeant Rita Barker, Newport Police Department; the distinguished honor of receiving

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the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Detective Amanda Bodette, North Kingstown Police Department; the distinguished honor

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of receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Sergeant Diana Perez, North Providence Police Department; the distinguished honor of

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receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Captain Tina Goncalves, Pawtucket Police Department; the distinguished honor of

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receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Officer Maryanne Perry, Portsmouth Police Department; the distinguished honor of

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receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Lieutenant Alyssa B. Deandrade, Providence Police Department; the distinguished honor

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of receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Lieutenant Sandra Kittell, Providence Police Department; the distinguished honor of

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receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

 

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     The Honorable Arlene Violet, Rhode Island Attorney General; the distinguished honor of

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receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Assistant AG, Division Chief Stacey Veroni, Rhode Island Attorney General; the

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distinguished honor of receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode

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Island State House on March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Lieutenant Cheryl Freitas, Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs; the distinguished honor of

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receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Lieutenant Colonel Karen Pinch, Rhode Island State Police; the distinguished honor of

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receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Officer Karen Haarr, Scituate Police Department; the distinguished honor of receiving the

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"2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Sergeant Joyce Comstock, South Kingstown Police Department; the distinguished honor

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of receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Sergeant Erica Vieira, University of Rhode Island; the distinguished honor of receiving

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the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Captain Christine Kelley, Warwick Police Department; the distinguished honor of

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receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

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     Officer Sandra Marinucci, West Warwick Police Department; the distinguished honor of

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receiving the "2014 International Women's Day Award" at the Rhode Island State House on

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March 6, 2014;

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Representative Coderre

 

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Spc. Edwin C. Kilcline, IV, United States Army 237th Military Police Company; being

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honored for your dedicated and faithful service protecting and defending our country and our

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freedoms during your deployment in Afghanistan as a member of the United States Army;

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Representatives McLaughlin, Hearn, and Malik

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Jonathan J. Houston; the distinction and honor of being named 2014 Grand Marshal of

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the Providence Saint Patrick's Day Parade on March 8, 2014;

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Representative Messier

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Robert Lauro; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 60th Birthday on March 17,

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2014;

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Representative Lombardi

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     Paula Roberti; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 60th Birthday on February 27,

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2014;

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Representative Lombardi

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George and Margaret Giusti; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 45th Wedding

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Anniversary on March 1, 2014;

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Representative Guthrie

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Fire Chief Clarence A. Cunha; the distinguished honor of being promoted to the rank of

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Fire Chief in the Providence Fire Department on December 20, 2013;

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Representative Slater

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     Assistant Fire Chief Daniel J. Crowley; the distinguished honor of being promoted to the

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rank of Assistant Fire Chief in the Providence Fire Department on February 13, 2014;

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Representative Slater

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     Fire Marshal Frank G. Silva; the distinguished honor of being promoted to the rank of

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Fire Marshal in the Providence Fire Department on February 26, 2014;

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Representative Slater

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Peter Behan; the distinguished honor of being named Ancient Order of Hibernians

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Dennis E. Collins #1, Newport, Rhode Island "2014 Hibernian of the Year";

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Representatives Martin and Abney

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Robert "Bobbie" O'Neill; the distinguished honor of being named 2014 Grand Marshal of

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the 58th Annual Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade;

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Representatives Martin and Abney

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Andrew Blessing, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the

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outstanding athletic achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee

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on Athletics Middle School Boys Basketball State Championship;

 

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Representative Giarrusso

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     Cole Campbell, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics Middle

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School Boys Basketball State Championship;

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Representative Giarrusso

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     Colin Cianciolo, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics Middle

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School Boys Basketball State Championship;

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Representative Giarrusso

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     Jack Foster, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics Middle

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School Boys Basketball State Championship;

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Representative Giarrusso

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     Corey Gavin, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics Middle

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School Boys Basketball State Championship;

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Representative Giarrusso

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     Roman Gloria, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics Middle

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School Boys Basketball State Championship;

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Representative Giarrusso

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     Tyghe Healy, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics Middle

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School Boys Basketball State Championship;

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Representative Giarrusso

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     Joe Hedde, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics Middle

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School Boys Basketball State Championship;

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Representative Giarrusso

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     Sean Isebrand, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics Middle

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School Boys Basketball State Championship;

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Representative Giarrusso

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     Eamon Keenan, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

 

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achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics Middle

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School Boys Basketball State Championship;

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Representative Giarrusso

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     Harrison Leonard, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics

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Middle School Boys Basketball State Championship;

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Representative Giarrusso

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     Andrew Licciardi, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics

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Middle School Boys Basketball State Championship;

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Representative Giarrusso

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     Mason Minghella, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics

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Middle School Boys Basketball State Championship;

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Representative Giarrusso

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     David Norton, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics Middle

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School Boys Basketball State Championship;

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Representative Giarrusso

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     Wellington Pena, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics

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Middle School Boys Basketball State Championship;

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Representative Giarrusso

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     Matthew Plympton, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics

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Middle School Boys Basketball State Championship;

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Representative Giarrusso

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     Dante Prosseda, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics Middle

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School Boys Basketball State Championship;

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Representative Giarrusso

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     Ravi Somvanshi, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics Middle

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School Boys Basketball State Championship;

 

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Representative Giarrusso

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     Manager Will O'Toole, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics

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Middle School Boys Basketball State Championship;

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Representative Giarrusso

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     Coach Joe Szymkowicz, Archie R. Cole Middle School Boys Basketball; the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the 2013-2014 Rhode Island Principals Committee on Athletics

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Middle School Boys Basketball State Championship;

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Representative Giarrusso

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Gary Maddocks, State Commander, Rhode Island Veterans of Foreign Wars; your service

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as the 2013-2014 State Commander of the Rhode Island Veterans of Foreign Wars and

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recognizing your commitment to veterans and their families serving the local community and

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promoting pride in America;

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Speaker Fox and Representative Gallison

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     Denise Ride, President, Rhode Island Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary; your

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service as the 2013-2014 President of the Rhode Island Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies

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Auxiliary and recognizing your commitment to serving and honoring our veterans and their

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families;

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Speaker Fox and Representative Gallison

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Joseph B. Nadeau, Woonsocket Call Reporter; receiving the United Veterans Council of

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Woonsocket "2014 Patriot of the Year Award";

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Speaker Fox and Representative Gallison

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     NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

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     RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives hereby extends to the aforesaid persons

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and organizations its very best wishes on this memorable occasion and expresses the hope for

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continued good fortune; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is respectfully requested to

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transmit a properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.

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