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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 DeSimone, and Newberry

     Date Introduced: March 26, 2014

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

are deserving of commendation; and

     Nina Davuluri, 2014 Miss America; the distinguished honor of your visit to the Rhode

Island State House on March 17, 2014;

Representative Costa

League of Francophone Organizations of Rhode Island; the Francophone Flag Raising

Ceremony at the State of Rhode Island on March 20, 2014 celebrating the rich and diverse

Francophone culture in the State of Rhode Island;

Representatives Casey, Morin, and Phillips

Bret Fay, Barrington High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving the

"2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who display

exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Sophie Faxon, Barrington/Mt. Hope/Portsmouth Co-op Hockey; the distinguished honor

of receiving the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-

athletes who display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Devan Miller, Bay View Academy Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving the

"2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who display

exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Liam Watkinson, Bishop Hendricken High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of

receiving the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes

who display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Tyler Gautreau, Burrillville High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving

the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who

display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Emily Cardon, Burrillville/Ponagansett Co-op Hockey; the distinguished honor of

receiving the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes

who display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Bob Beaudoin, Coventry High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving the

"2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who display

exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Abbey Tores, Cranston Co-op Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving the "2014

Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who display

exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Anthony Simeone, Cranston West/Cranston East Co-op Hockey; the distinguished honor

of receiving the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-

athletes who display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Jamie Casilli, Cumberland High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving the

"2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who display

exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Pierre Genest, East Greenwich High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving

the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who

display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Joshua Letendre, East Providence High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of

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receiving the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes

who display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Stephen Morrison, Johnston/North Providence Co-op Hockey; the distinguished honor of

receiving the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes

who display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Matthew Fox, LaSalle Academy Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving the "2014

Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who display

exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Emily Coughlin, LaSalle Academy Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving the

"2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who display

exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Joshua Hayes, Lincoln High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving the

"2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who display

exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Lauren Hervieux, Lincoln/Cumberland Co-op Hockey; the distinguished honor of

receiving the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes

who display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Michael Curtis, Middletown High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving

the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who

display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Brian Larence, Mount St. Charles Academy Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving

the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who

display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Brianna Castro, Mount St. Charles Academy Hockey; the distinguished honor of

receiving the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes

who display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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Representative Winfield

     Ross Hogan, Mt. Hope High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving the

"2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who display

exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Thomas Adamo, Narragansett High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving

the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who

display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Vanessa Paiva, Narragansett/North Kingstown/South Kingstown Co-op Hockey; the

distinguished honor of receiving the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for

outstanding student-athletes who display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character

Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Liam Rial, North Kingstown High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving

the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who

display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Dylan Narodowy, North Smithfield High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of

receiving the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes

who display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Joseph Paliotte, Pilgrim High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving the

"2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who display

exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Eric Maynard, Ponaganset High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving the

"2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who display

exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Ryan Goulart, Portsmouth High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving the

"2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who display

exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

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     Laurie Mazza, PCD/Wheeler/St. Rays Co-op Hockey; the distinguished honor of

receiving the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes

who display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Liam Leys, Rogers/Tiverton/Rocky Hill Co-op Hockey; the distinguished honor of

receiving the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes

who display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Craig Page, Scituate/Tolman Co-op Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving the

"2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who display

exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Patrick Simons, Smithfield High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving the

"2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who display

exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Alexandra Gould, Smithfield/North Smithfield/Coventry High School Hockey; the

distinguished honor of receiving the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for

outstanding student-athletes who display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character

Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Chad Mitchell, South Kingstown High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of

receiving the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes

who display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Jacob Rondeau, The Prout School Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving the

"2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who display

exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     David Stachurski, Toll Gate High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving

the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who

display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Jamie Given, Toll Gate/Pilgrim/Warwick Vets Hockey; the distinguished honor of

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receiving the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes

who display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Michael Palumbo, Warwick Veterans High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of

receiving the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes

who display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Domenic Kiers, West Warwick/Exeter-West Greenwich Hockey; the distinguished honor

of receiving the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-

athletes who display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

     Chance Boucher, Woonsocket High School Hockey; the distinguished honor of receiving

the "2014 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who

display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

Representative Winfield

Joe Cabral (October 4, 1963), Bristol Fire Department; your 50 years of outstanding and

dedicated service to the people of the Town of Bristol, Rhode Island as a Volunteer Firefighter

for the Bristol Fire Department;

Representatives Gallison and Marshall

Carl Russo (December 3, 1963), Bristol Fire Department; your 50 years of outstanding

and dedicated service to the people of the Town of Bristol, Rhode Island as a Volunteer

Firefighter for the Bristol Fire Department;

Representatives Gallison and Marshall

Edward J. Quinlan; your 20 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Hospital

Association of Rhode Island;

Representative Naughton

Adam Kelly, Barrington High School; the outstanding athletic achievement of winning

the 25 lb. Weight Throwing National Championship with a throw of 77 feet, 9.25 inches at the

New Balance National Indoor Championships;

Representative Hearn

Master Sergeant David K. Ransom, Rhode Island Air National Guard; your retirement

after many years of dedicated and faithful service protecting and defending our state and country

as a member of the Rhode Island Air National Guard;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Gallison

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Technical Sergeant Rafael P. Luna, Rhode Island Air National Guard; your retirement

after many years of dedicated and faithful service protecting and defending our state and country

as a member of the Rhode Island Air National Guard;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Gallison

Technical Sergeant Michael St. Onge, Rhode Island Air National Guard; your retirement

after many years of dedicated and faithful service protecting and defending our state and country

as a member of the Rhode Island Air National Guard;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Gallison

First Lieutenant Eric P.W. Hall, Esq.; being sworn in as First Lieutenant for the Rhode

Island Air National Guard 143rd Airlift Wing on March 13, 2014;

Representative Blazejewski

Olivia Lucas, Barrington High School; the distinction and honor of receiving the "Rhode

Island Reds Unsung Hero Award" and the "Ferny Flaman Award" for your outstanding

demonstration of strong leadership and passion for the game of Hockey;

Representatives Hearn, Malik, Gallison, Marshall, and Canario

Kelly Kraunelis, Barrington High School; the distinction and honor of receiving the

"Rhode Island Reds Unsung Hero Award";

Representatives Hearn, Malik, Gallison, Marshall, and Canario

Mr. Mark T. Paliotti and Mr. James S. Bourque; the joyous and momentous occasion of

your Marriage on August 19, 2013;

Representative McNamara

Rodney Davis; being honored for your many years of outstanding and dedicated service

to Rhode Island Pride;

Representative Lombardi

Rhode Island Food Dealers Association; your outstanding efforts of pioneering and

setting standards for salaries, work conditions, and the wholesale process and being a haven for

diverse workforce where people of Rhode Island can gain a myriad of life skills;

Representative Serpa

Dee Coentro; being honored by the Portuguese Learning Center of East Providence for

your dedication to provide an atmosphere for learning and academic excellence for the students of

the City of East Providence, Rhode Island;

Representative Melo

Lucia Camara; being honored by the Portuguese Learning Center of East Providence for

your dedication to provide an atmosphere for learning and academic excellence for the students of

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the City of East Providence, Rhode Island;

Representative Melo

     Paula Freitas; being honored by the Portuguese Learning Center of East Providence for

your dedication to provide an atmosphere for learning and academic excellence for the students of

the City of East Providence, Rhode Island;

Representative Melo

Maria Fernanda Silva; being honored by the Portuguese Learning Center of East

Providence for your dedication to provide an atmosphere for learning and academic excellence

for the students of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island;

Representative Melo

     Ana Paula Xavier; being honored by the Portuguese Learning Center of East Providence

for your dedication to provide an atmosphere for learning and academic excellence for the

students of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island;

Representative Melo

Emilia Vieira; being honored by the Portuguese Learning Center of East Providence for

your dedication to provide an atmosphere for learning and academic excellence for the students of

the City of East Providence, Rhode Island;

Representative Melo

     Olivia Neves; being honored by the Portuguese Learning Center of East Providence for

your dedication to provide an atmosphere for learning and academic excellence for the students of

the City of East Providence, Rhode Island;

Representative Melo

Isabel Claro; being honored by the Portuguese Learning Center of East Providence for

your dedication to provide an atmosphere for learning and academic excellence for the students of

the City of East Providence, Rhode Island;

Representative Melo

     Maria Gomes; being honored by the Portuguese Learning Center of East Providence for

your dedication to provide an atmosphere for learning and academic excellence for the students of

the City of East Providence, Rhode Island;

Representative Melo

Edite Rodrigues; being honored by the Portuguese Learning Center of East Providence

for your dedication to provide an atmosphere for learning and academic excellence for the

students of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island;

Representative Melo

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     Ana Almeida; being honored by the Portuguese Learning Center of East Providence for

your dedication to provide an atmosphere for learning and academic excellence for the students of

the City of East Providence, Rhode Island;

Representative Melo

Maria Manuela Arsenio; being honored by the Portuguese Learning Center of East

Providence for your dedication to provide an atmosphere for learning and academic excellence

for the students of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island;

Representative Melo

     Brianna Medeiros; being honored by the Portuguese Learning Center of East Providence

for your dedication to provide an atmosphere for learning and academic excellence for the

students of the City of East Providence, Rhode Island;

Representative Melo

Liana Viveiros; being honored by the Portuguese Learning Center of East Providence for

your dedication to provide an atmosphere for learning and academic excellence for the students of

the City of East Providence, Rhode Island;

Representative Melo

     Piedade Lemos; being honored by the Portuguese Learning Center of East Providence for

your dedication to provide an atmosphere for learning and academic excellence for the students of

the City of East Providence, Rhode Island;

Representative Melo

Biagio and Fiorina Cefala; the joyous and momentous occasion of celebrating your 60th

Wedding Anniversary on March 20, 2014;

Representative Fellela

Natalie Brito; the outstanding achievement of your graduation from the Comprehensive

Educational Services Phlebotomy Program;

Representative Diaz

Jazman Boyer; the outstanding achievement of your graduation from the Comprehensive

Educational Services Phlebotomy Program;

Representative Diaz

     Tahisha Cordon; the outstanding achievement of your graduation from the

Comprehensive Educational Services Phlebotomy Program;

Representative Diaz

Lizzy Fuentes; the outstanding achievement of your graduation from the Comprehensive

Educational Services Phlebotomy Program;

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Representative Diaz

     Shakena Gibbons; the outstanding achievement of your graduation from the

Comprehensive Educational Services Phlebotomy Program;

Representative Diaz

Sasha Javier; the outstanding achievement of your graduation from the Comprehensive

Educational Services Phlebotomy Program;

Representative Diaz

     Shamikia Perry; the outstanding achievement of your graduation from the

Comprehensive Educational Services Phlebotomy Program;

Representative Diaz

Katherine Recio; the outstanding achievement of your graduation from the

Comprehensive Educational Services Phlebotomy Program;

Representative Diaz

     Jenay Stephens; the outstanding achievement of your graduation from the Comprehensive

Educational Services Phlebotomy Program;

Representative Diaz

Tina Walton; the outstanding achievement of your graduation from the Comprehensive

Educational Services Phlebotomy Program;

Representative Diaz

Saint Rocco School; celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Saint Rocco and your dedication

to create an environment that instills Catholic values and commitment to excellence in academic

standards;

Representative Ucci

Vanessa Garcia; your outstanding service as an AmeriCorps*VISTA volunteer at Rhode

Island Free Clinic, 2013-2014, helping to build capacity to provide health care for uninsured,

low-income adults in the State of Rhode Island;

Representative Diaz

Brandon Nakashima; your outstanding service as an AmeriCorps*VISTA volunteer at

Rhode Island Free Clinic, 2013-2014, helping to build capacity to provide health care for

uninsured, low-income adults in the State of Rhode Island;

Representative Diaz

Calla Mattox; your outstanding service as an AmeriCorps*VISTA volunteer at Rhode

Island Free Clinic, 2013-2014, helping to build capacity to provide health care for uninsured,

low-income adults in the State of Rhode Island;

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Representative Diaz

Nora Cassidy; your outstanding service as an AmeriCorps*VISTA volunteer at Rhode

Island Free Clinic, 2013-2014, helping to build capacity to provide health care for uninsured,

low-income adults in the State of Rhode Island;

Representative Diaz

Laura Duff; your outstanding service as an AmeriCorps*VISTA volunteer at Rhode

Island Free Clinic, 2013-2014, helping to build capacity to provide health care for uninsured,

low-income adults in the State of Rhode Island;

Representative Diaz

Chen Zhang; your outstanding service as an AmeriCorps*VISTA volunteer at Rhode

Island Free Clinic, 2013-2014, helping to build capacity to provide health care for uninsured,

low-income adults in the State of Rhode Island;

Representative Diaz

Megan Workley; your outstanding service as an AmeriCorps*VISTA volunteer at Rhode

Island Free Clinic, 2013-2014, helping to build capacity to provide health care for uninsured,

low-income adults in the State of Rhode Island;

Representative Diaz

Susan Bourgault, President, Major Walter G. Gatchell, VFW Post 306 Ladies Auxiliary;

the 93rd Anniversary of the Major Walter G. Gatchell, VFW Post 306 Ladies Auxiliary and

recognizing your dedication to enhance the lives of veterans and their families "Honoring the

dead by helping the living";

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Gallison

Maurice Trottier, Commander, Major Walter G. Gatchell, VFW Post 306 Ladies

Auxiliary; the 94th Anniversary of the Major Walter G. Gatchell, VFW Post 306 Ladies Auxiliary

and recognizing your dedication to enhance the lives of veterans and their families "Honoring the

dead by helping the living";

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Gallison

Perry Trottier, Sr. Vice President, VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Rhode Island; your

dedicated and faithful service to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Rhode Island and recognizing your

dedication to enhance the lives of veterans and their families "Honoring the dead by helping the

living";

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Gallison

     NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

     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

continued good fortune; and be it further

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

transmit a properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.

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