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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

PROCLAIMING APRIL 7TH OF 2014, TO BE "LUISA MARIE COSTAGLIOLA WHITE

DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Representatives Gallison, Corvese, O'Brien, Fellela, and Hull

     Date Introduced: March 13, 2014

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, Luisa Marie White (née Costagliola), was born to Luigi and Rosina

Costagliola in Providence, Rhode Island, and is a graduate of Central High School; and

     WHEREAS, In April of 1944, Luisa enlisted in the United States Navy. She served our

country honorably during World War II as the war raged on two fronts, in the Pacific and in

Europe. On July 30th of 1942, the Department of War had established a division within the U.S.

Navy consisting entirely of women. Luisa's selfless service during this tenuous time in our

country's history made her a true pioneer in the armed services; and

     WHEREAS, Luisa Marie Costagliola White served in the Navy with extreme dedication,

achieving outstanding accomplishments as a Link Trainer Operator teaching Naval Aviators at

the Naval Air Station in Lake City, Florida; and

     WHEREAS, As President of the United Veterans Council of Rhode Island, Luisa is to be

commended in the strongest possible terms for her honorable and dedicated service to all the

veterans in our state and her life as a daughter, wife, mother, and patriot embody the highest

traditions of Naval Service, and virtues much-admired in our state and nation; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

Providence Plantations hereby proclaims April 7th of 2014 to be "Luisa Marie Costagliola White

Day" in the State of Rhode Island. We furthermore wish her a wonderful 90th Birthday and

much happiness in the years to come; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That this House hereby joins her children, grandchildren, and many friends

and admirers in recognizing and applauding the myriad ways that Luisa's life has made Rhode

Island a better place to live and we encourage the citizens of this state to reflect upon this

amazing woman's lifetime of accomplishments; and be it further

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

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Luisa Marie Costagliola White.

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