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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

CONGRATULATING THE CHEERLEADERS AND COACHES OF THE TOLMAN HIGH

SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TEAM ON WINNING THE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONSHIP

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Messier, E Coderre, and Johnston

     Date Introduced: April 17, 2014

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, It is fitting that this House recognizes those students who, through their

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talents and unflagging commitment to excellence, have distinguished themselves and their

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communities; and

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     WHEREAS, The Tolman High School Cheerleading Team comprised of team members

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Alexandra Aguiar, Samantha Aguilar, Ivelisse Avila, Cristin Chiaverini, Stephanie Dosthene,

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Caterina Estrela, Allison Feather, Justice Gaudreau, Megan Klemanchuck, Kathryn Marchese,

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Meghan Maynard, Jahayra Navarro, Kelly Ogden, Kelsey Pedro, Mackenzie Plante, Jaidyn

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Quinn, Raivon Reynolds, Patricia Santos, Alexia Wahl, and Alexus Xavier, under the guidance of

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Head Coach Jessica MacLaughlin, and Assistant Coaches Sarah Bolano and Chelsea Worthington

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have experienced a momentous achievement that no other Rhode Island Team of Cheerleaders

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ever attained; and

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     WHEREAS, With beauty and grace under pressure and demonstrating amazing athletic

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skills, members of the Tolman Cheerleading Team jumped, danced, twirled, and chanted their

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way to victory in the Division III New England Regional Championship, beating teams from

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twelve other schools from five New England states; and

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     WHEREAS, High school athletic programs provide students with the opportunity to

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participate in rewarding team experiences and programs that enhance their overall educational

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experience and oftentimes create life-long memories; and

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     WHEREAS, These talented young ladies are most certainly a tremendous source of pride

 

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not only for their parents, but for their school and community as well, and we are proud to honor

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their triumph; now, therefore be it

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

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Providence Plantations hereby applauds and congratulates team members and coaches of the

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Tolman High School Cheerleading Team on winning the Division III New England Regional

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Championship. We furthermore extend our sincere wishes for their continued success, good

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health, and much happiness; and be it further

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

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Jessica MacLaughlin, Head Coach of the

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Tolman Cheerleading Team.

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