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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2016

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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: January 27, 2016

     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

     Cheryl Jackson; your retirement after 37 years of dedicated and faithful service with the

Johnston Housing Association;

Representative Fellela

     Patricia St. Gemain; the joyous celebration of your 50th birthday on January 15, 2016;

Representative Tobon

     Philomena Brancto; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 100th birthday on

January 22, 2016;

Representative Azzinaro

     The Honorable Edward Morrone; your retirement after many years of faithful and

dedicated service as a Superior Court Clerk;

Representative Azzinaro

     Gerard and Rosemarie Camerlin; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 60th

wedding anniversary on January 14, 2016;

Representative Lancia

     Destinee Santiago, Warwick North Little League Girls All-Stars; the athletic achievement

of winning the 2015 Rhode Island District 3 Championship, State Championship, Easter Regional

Championship and being the runner-up in the Little League Softball World Series;

Representative Naughton

     Sophia Kimberly DeTroia, Warwick North Little League Girls All-Stars; the athletic

achievement of winning the 2015 Rhode Island District 3 Championship, State Championship,

Easter Regional Championship and being the runner-up in the Little League Softball World

Series;

Representative Naughton

     Dyonna Marie Alinzia Rodas, Warwick North Little League Girls All-Stars; the athletic

achievement of winning the 2015 Rhode Island District 3 Championship, State Championship,

Easter Regional Championship and being the runner-up in the Little League Softball World

Series;

Representative Naughton

     Madison Nicole D'Amato, Warwick North Little League Girls All-Stars; the athletic

achievement of winning the 2015 Rhode Island District 3 Championship, State Championship,

Easter Regional Championship and being the runner-up in the Little League Softball World

Series;

Representative Naughton

     Bryanna Marie Rastella, Warwick North Little League Girls All-Stars; the athletic

achievement of winning the 2015 Rhode Island District 3 Championship, State Championship,

Easter Regional Championship and being the runner-up in the Little League Softball World

Series;

Representative Naughton

     Kelsey Lee Burr, Warwick North Little League Girls All-Stars; the athletic achievement

of winning the 2015 Rhode Island District 3 Championship, State Championship, Easter Regional

Championship and being the runner-up in the Little League Softball World Series;

Representative Naughton

     Emily Frances Carter, Warwick North Little League Girls All-Stars; the athletic

achievement of winning the 2015 Rhode Island District 3 Championship, State Championship,

Easter Regional Championship and being the runner-up in the Little League Softball World

Series;

Representative Naughton

     Sydni Rose Bigelli, Warwick North Little League Girls All-Stars; the athletic

achievement of winning the 2015 Rhode Island District 3 Championship, State Championship,

Easter Regional Championship and being the runner-up in the Little League Softball World

Series;

Representative Naughton

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     Alyssa Josephine Richard, Warwick North Little League Girls All-Stars; the athletic

achievement of winning the 2015 Rhode Island District 3 Championship, State Championship,

Easter Regional Championship and being the runner-up in the Little League Softball World

Series;

Representative Naughton

     Sierra Marguerite Ricci, Warwick North Little League Girls All-Stars; the athletic

achievement of winning the 2015 Rhode Island District 3 Championship, State Championship,

Easter Regional Championship and being the runner-up in the Little League Softball World

Series;

Representative Naughton

     Hailey Faith Mackinnon, Warwick North Little League Girls All-Stars; the athletic

achievement of winning the 2015 Rhode Island District 3 Championship, State Championship,

Easter Regional Championship and being the runner-up in the Little League Softball World

Series;

Representative Naughton

     Olivia Genevieve Murray, Warwick North Little League Girls All-Stars; the athletic

achievement of winning the 2015 Rhode Island District 3 Championship, State Championship,

Easter Regional Championship and being the runner-up in the Little League Softball World

Series;

Representative Naughton

     Michaela Teresa Caplcotto, Warwick North Little League Girls All-Stars; the athletic

achievement of winning the 2015 Rhode Island District 3 Championship, State Championship,

Easter Regional Championship and being the runner-up in the Little League Softball World

Series;

Representative Naughton

     Kevin Paul DeTroia, Manager, Warwick North Little League Girls All-Stars; the athletic

achievement of winning the 2015 Rhode Island District 3 Championship, State Championship,

Easter Regional Championship and being the runner-up in the Little League Softball World

Series;

Representative Naughton

     Carlos Geronimo Rodas, Coach, Warwick North Little League Girls All-Stars; the

athletic achievement of winning the 2015 Rhode Island District 3 Championship, State

Championship, Easter Regional Championship and being the runner-up in the Little League

Softball World Series;

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Representative Naughton

     Brian Charles D'Amato, Coach, Warwick North Little League Girls All-Stars; the athletic

achievement of winning the 2015 Rhode Island District 3 Championship, State Championship,

Easter Regional Championship and being the runner-up in the Little League Softball World

Series;

Representative Naughton

     Marissa Lindenberg; your outstanding academic achievement of attaining Dean's List

Honors for the 2015 Fall Semester at Hartford University;

Representative Price

     Officer Gabriel Koneczny, Woonsocket Police Department; the distinguished honor of

being named Woonsocket Police Department 2016 Officer of the Year;

Representatives Morin, Casey, Phillips

     Detective Sergeant Matthew Richardson, Woonsocket Police Department; the

distinguished honor of being named Woonsocket Police Department 2016 Detective of the Year;

Representatives Morin, Casey, Phillips

     Chief Thomas Carey, Woonsocket Police Department; the steadfast dedication and

professionalism you exemplified as Chief, to the men and women of the Woonsocket Police

Department and the City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island;

Representatives Morin, Casey, Phillips

     Dylon J. Alvarez; the distinguished honor of being named Woonsocket Police

Department 2016 Civilian of the Year;

Representatives Morin, Casey, Phillips

     Colonel Hugh Clements, Jr., Providence Police Department; being sworn in as President

of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association on January 23, 2016;

Representative Craven

     Chief Dean Hoxsie, Rhode Island Environmental Police; being sworn in as Vice

President of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association on January 23, 2016;

Representative Craven

     Colonel Richard G. Silva, West Warwick Police Department; being sworn in as Secretary

of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association on January 23, 2016;

Representative Craven

     Chief Edward A. Mello, Jamestown Police Department; being sworn in as Treasurer of

the Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association on January 23, 2016;

Representative Craven

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     Colonel James J. Mendonca, Central Falls Police Department; being sworn in as Sergeant

At Arms of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association on January 23, 2016;

Representative Craven

     Chief Brian W. Sullivan, Lincoln Police Department; your dedicated and faithful service

at Past President of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association;

Representative Craven

     Dorian Murray; having January 20, 2016, proclaimed and celebrated as #DStrong Day in

the State of Rhode Island;

Speaker Mattiello and the Entire House of Representatives

     Warren Tire, Inc., Owner/President Dennis Baldwin and Staff; celebrating your 55 years

of excellent service and workmanship to the community in the City of Pawtucket, Rhode Island;

Representative McLaughlin

     Our Lady of Fatima Folklore Dance Group; celebrating your 21 years of Portuguese

folklore dance and expressing the traditions, culture and language of Portugal through music and

dance;

Representative McLaughlin

     Angelina G. aRusso; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 90th birthday on

January 28, 2016;

Representatives Fellela, Ucci, Carnevale, Costantino

     Phoebe DePerry; the distinguished honor of being crowned 2106 USA National Miss

Rhode Island;

Representative Costa

     NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

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

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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