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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2017

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

     Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, and Morgan

     Date Introduced: February 28, 2017

     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

     Eagle Scout Joel White, Boy Scout Troop 1, Kingston; the distinction and honor of

attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and

dedication to the values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character, and Fitness;

Representative Fogarty

Lillian Hogan, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England; the distinguished honor of

being selected as a delegate for the United Nation's Commission on the Status of Women and the

dedication to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women worldwide;

Representative Fogarty

Jo Eva Gaines, Newport School Committee; the distinguished honor of receiving the 10th

Annual Paul W. Crowley Award from the Rhode Island School Superintendents' Association for

your efforts as a strong advocate for children and public education in Rhode Island;

Representative Ruggiero

Lorraine Quintero, Stephanie Aldana, Marcus Baptista, Mavy Pineda, Abdiel Soto,

Beatriz Martins, Central Falls High School; the distinguished honor of being selected to the city

of Central Falls "Mayor's Youth Council" and your commitment to addressing issues regarding

education, concerns of your peers, and the future success of your community;

Representative Maldonado

Iris Yinette Corporan; receiving the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award

Committee in Rhode Island 2017 Outstanding Contribution to Dominican Art Award at the

Rhode Island State House on February 23, 2017;

Marisol Camilo; receiving the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award Committee

in Rhode Island 2017 Outstanding Dominican Business Leadership Award at the Rhode Island

State House on February 23, 2017;

Maria Isabel Brito; receiving the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award

Committee in Rhode Island 2017 Outstanding Dominican Professionals, Journalism Award at the

Rhode Island State House on February 23, 2017;

Aida Patricia Crosson; receiving the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award

Committee in Rhode Island 2017 Outstanding Dominican Community Leadership Service Award

at the Rhode Island State House on February 23, 2017;

Reyna Zapata; receiving the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award Committee in

Rhode Island 2017 Outstanding Dominican Leadership in Education Award at the Rhode Island

State House on February 23, 2017;

Amara C. Aleman; receiving the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award

Committee in Rhode Island 2017 Outstanding Dominican Youth Talent Award at the Rhode

Island State House on February 23, 2017;

Apolinar de la Cruz; receiving the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award

Committee in Rhode Island 2017 Outstanding Contribution to the Dominican Sport in Rhode

Island Award at the Rhode Island State House on February 23, 2017;

Silka Disla Fabian; receiving the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award

Committee in Rhode Island 2017 Outstanding Dominican Public Servant in Rhode Island Award

at the Rhode Island State House on February 23, 2017;

Elizabeth Burke Bryant; receiving the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award

Committee in Rhode Island 2017 Outstanding Contribution to the Dominican Community Award

at the Rhode Island State House on February 23, 2017;

Representative Diaz

Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Coperland; the distinguished honor of your visit to the

Rhode Island State House on February 23, 2017 and being the Keynote Speaker at the 2017

Dominican Independence and Heritage Awards;

Representative Diaz

Jamie DiMaio, State of Rhode Island; your 15th Anniversary with the State of Rhode

Island on February 9, 2017. We wish you continued success and thank you for your service;

Barbara Mello, State of Rhode Island; your 20th Anniversary with the State of Rhode

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Island on February 6, 2017. We wish you continued success and thank you for your service;

John Roney, State of Rhode Island; your 20th Anniversary with the State of Rhode Island

on February 1, 2017. We wish you continued success and thank you for your service;

Robert Cook, State of Rhode Island; your 25th Anniversary with the State of Rhode Island

on February 8, 2017. We wish you continued success and thank you for your service;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Shekarchi

Master Sergeant Stephen Peter Plante, 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;

Master Sergeant Melissa Ann Alviti, 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 Azzinaro

Council President Luis Aponte, City of Providence; receiving the 2017 Silver Bowl

Award at the Dominican Independence Day Celebration for your selflessness, commitment to

excellence, and dedication to empowering our youth and the people of the city of Providence;

Milary Tavarez, Quisqueya in Action; receiving the 2017 Outstanding Youth Award at

the Dominican Independence Day Celebration for your commitment and dedication to Quisqueya

in Action and the youth folklore group;

Dr. Domingo Morel; being Keynote Speaker at the Dominican Independence Day

Celebration on February 26, 2017 and recognizing your commitment to the health care

community and leadership in mentoring and empowering the youth in our community;

Representatives Slater and Diaz

Major Christian A. Abney, United States Army; the distinction and honor of being

promoted to the rank of Major in the United States Army and recognizing your dedicated and

faithful service to Duty, Honor, and Country;

Representative Abney

Kelly A. Noiseux; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 50th Birthday on February

9, 2017;

Representative Tobon

Grace Coutu, Barrington High School Girls Basketball; the outstanding athletic

achievement of reaching the basketball milestone of "1,000 Points" scored during your high

school career in the 55-41 win over Portsmouth High School on January 30, 2017;

Representative Hearn

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Charles Samuelson, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota;

your retirement after 20 years with the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota and

recognizing your dedication to defending and preserving the individual rights and liberties for all

people in this country;

Representative Hearn

Chris Sarli, Hayden Ivatts, Stephen Johnston, Matt Collyer, Kieran Eagan, Mario Correia,

Advisor, Barrington High School; the outstanding achievement of being selected as the "Best in

State" winner at the Rhode Island Verizon Innovative App Challenge for creating a mobile phone

app to help victims of domestic abuse;

Representative Hearn

George A. Gardiner; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 28, 2017;

James M. Felicetti; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 26, 2017;

Jean Gagnon; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 26, 2017;

Cecelia P. Richard; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 19, 2017;

Sanna K. Lee; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 12, 2017;

Hattie G. Vocatura; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on January 27, 2017;

Carolyn N. Thomas; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on January 13, 2017;

Bernice C. Kugler; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on January 5, 2017;

Allan D. Thomas; the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday on January 31, 2017;

Joyce Carol Roach; the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday on January 19, 2017;

Manuel M. Souza; the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday on January 13, 2017;

Camelia Bliven; the joyous celebration of your 90th Birthday on January 20, 2017;

Representative Kennedy

Acontecer Latino; celebrating the First Anniversary of Acontecer Latino at the Rhode

Island State House and recognizing your commitment to inform the Latino community with news

happening in Rhode Island, the country, and the world;

Representative Diaz

Staff Sergeant Robinson Haynes Hepner, 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 Azzinaro

Eagle Scout Matthew Ricci, Boy Scout Troop 7, Buttonwoods; the distinction and honor

of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and

dedication to the values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character, and Fitness;

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Representative Solomon

Petranea Smith, Abby White, Kathryn Healy, Natasha Sussman-Moss, Caroline Tweedie,

Rachel Anthes, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being selected to

the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 All-State Chorus;

Representative Giarrusso

Elizabeth Amelotte, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Junior All-State Band

(Snare Drum);

Chris Teng, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being selected

to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Junior All-State Band;

Caroline Hollingsworth, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of

being selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Junior All-State Band

(Oboe);

Chloe Guo, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being selected

to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Junior All-State Band (Alto

Saxophone);

Julia Tweedie, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Junior All-State Band

(Trombone);

Sam Delong, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Junior All-State Band

(Trumpet);

Nick Pomeroy, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Junior All-State Band

(Trumpet);

Eric Essington, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Junior All-State Band

(Trumpet);

Julia Tweedie, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Junior All-State Jazz

(Trombone);

Sam Delong, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Junior All-State Jazz

(Trumpet);

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Eric Essington, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Junior All-State Jazz

(Trumpet);

Nick Pomeroy, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Junior All-State Jazz

(Trumpet);

Andy Babb, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being selected

to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Junior All-State Jazz (Trumpet);

John Yao, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being selected to

the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Junior All-State Orchestra (Cello);

Ken Chan, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being selected

to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Junior All-State Orchestra (2nd

Violin);

Elizabeth Stitt, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Junior All-State Orchestra

(2nd Violin);

Anthony Soscia, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Senior All-State Band

(Snare);

Mariana Toljan, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Senior All-State Band

(Bass Clarinet);

Alex Delong, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Senior All-State Band

(Clarinet);

Kayla So, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being selected to

the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Senior All-State Band (Flute);

Anthony Agatielo, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Senior All-State Band

(Trumpet);

Molly Snyder, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Senior All-State Band

(Trumpet);

     Anthony Agatielo, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

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selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Senior All-State Jazz

(Trumpet);

Cole Campbell, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Senior All-State Orchestra

(Snare);

Anthony Soscia, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Senior All-State Orchestra

(Timpani);

Alex Daskalopoulos, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Senior All-State Orchestra

(Viola);

Lexi Waserman, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Senior All-State Orchestra

(Violin);

Logan Roberts, East Greenwich High School; the outstanding achievement of being

selected to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2016/2017 Senior All-State Orchestra

(Violin);

Representative Giarrusso

Amilcar Torres; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 28, 2017;

Nancy A. Egan; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 24, 2017;

Corrine P. Ambrosino; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 23, 2017;

Gloria A. Pontarelli; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 22, 2017;

Vilma C. Carnevale; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 22, 2017;

Joan E. Fontaine; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 22, 2017;

James M. Moran; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 17, 2017;

Henry J. Przbylowicz; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 14, 2017;

Joseph Schepisi; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 13, 2017;

Joseph E. Santilli, Jr.; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 10, 2017;

William A. Campagnone; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 9,

2017;

Nancy F. Agnew; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 5, 2017;

Joann Ratchford; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 5, 2017;

Kenneth R. Sargent; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 4, 2017;

Edward R. Martino, Sr.; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 3, 2017;

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Grace J. Balletto; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 1, 2017;

Emma Sandbach; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on January 20, 2017;

Ralph Antonio Votta; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on January 29, 2017;

Joyce M. Vicario; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on January 25, 2017;

Joseph Martin Redinger, II; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on January 21,

2017;

Emilio A. Pietrantozzi; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on January 18, 2017;

Alice J. Cullen; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on January 15, 2017;

Roger L. Bernard; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on January 10, 2017;

Francis M. Ryan; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on January 8, 2017;

Marie J. Swanson; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on January 7, 2017;

Joyce K. Kaminski; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on January 5, 2017;

George L. Gouin; the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday on January 27, 2017;

Walter E. Williams; the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday on January 24, 2017;

Adeline Gesualdi; the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday on January 18, 2017;

Jennifer A. Romano; the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday on January 14, 2017;

Marie Conti; the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday on January 14, 2017;

Veronica J. Paolino; the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday on January 13, 2017;

Virginia C. Storti; the joyous celebration of your 90th Birthday on January 19, 2017;

Inez F. Labbadia; the joyous celebration of your 90th Birthday on January 4, 2017;

Gerald Rosati; the joyous celebration of your 95th Birthday on January 29, 2017;

Francis Cherubino; the joyous celebration of your 95th Birthday on January 28, 2017;

Representative Ucci

Dolores Cascella; your many years of outstanding and dedicated service as the Resident

Manager for the Dominican Manor and the Rhode Island Housing Authority;

Representative Lombardi

Devin Carson; the distinction and honor of being Mayor for the Day in the city of

Woonsocket;

Representative Ackerman

Sergeant Walter Ptaszek; Officer Chris Hannon; Officer Mathew Paradis; your brave and

quick response on February 11, 2017, in responding to a call reporting smoke coming from a

century old structure that houses the Albion post office and saving the lives of a sleeping elderly

couple living on the second floor;

Representative Ackerman

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The Albion Fire Department; your brave and quick response on February 11, 2017, to a

century old structure that houses the Albion post office and successfully extinguishing a four-

alarm fire and saving the lives of an elderly couple that were sleeping on the second floor;

Representative Ackerman

Francis and Ellie Mendonca; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 59th Wedding

Anniversary on February 17, 2017;

Representative Mendonca

Hannah Wertens; the joyous occasion of your 14th Birthday on February 17, 2017;

Representative Mendonca

Martha Karina Ramirez; the joyous celebration of your 32nd Birthday on February 1,

2017;

Martha I. Ramirez; the joyous celebration of your 66th Birthday on February 27, 2017;

Carmen L. Ramirez Peguero; the joyous celebration of your 32nd Birthday on March 31,

2017;

Richard E. Ramirez; the joyous celebration of your 44th Birthday on April 17, 2017;

Representative Slater

Michelle Miller; Patty Harris; General Michael Myatt; Blue Star Moms East Bay Chapter

101; your tireless and ongoing efforts to ensure no service member is forgotten, and that no

service member's family is ever not supported or cared about;

Representative Lancia

Holly Viphakone, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England; the distinguished honor of

being selected as a delegate for the United Nation's Commission on the Status of Women and the

dedication to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women worldwide;

Representatives Fogarty and Casey

Olivia Barboza, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England; the distinguished honor of

being selected as a delegate for the United Nation's Commission on the Status of Women and the

dedication to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women worldwide;

Representatives Fogarty and Ackerman

Grace Major, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England; the distinguished honor of being

selected as a delegate for the United Nation's Commission on the Status of Women and the

dedication to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women worldwide;

Representatives Fogarty and Filippi

Dr. William Mason, Rhode Island Free Clinic; the distinguished honor of being named

March/2017 volunteer of the Month for your outstanding and dedicated service to the Rhode

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Island Free Clinic;

Representative Diaz

Patrolman Michael S. Martinsen, Woonsocket Police Department; the distinguished

honor of being named Woonsocket Police Department 2016 Officer of the Year;

Detective Jamie R. Martin, Woonsocket Police Department; the distinguished honor of

being named Woonsocket Police Department 2016 Detective of the Year;

Representatives Phillips, Morin and Casey

Wally Rathbun, Dominique Doiron, St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center; the distinguished

honor of being named by the Woonsocket Police Department 2016 Civic Organization of the

Year;

Representatives Phillips, Morin and Casey

Technical Sergeant Michael A. Gagnier; your retirement after many years of

distinguished and faithful service protecting and defending our state and country as a member of

the Rhode Island Air National Guard;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

Alice Furey; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on March 1, 2017;

Beatriz N. Silva; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March 1, 2017;

Anita Harriet Auron; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March 2, 2017;

Manuel Baptista; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March 2, 2017;

William J. Rebele, Sr.; the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday on March 5, 2017;

Marilyn E. Fields; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on March 5, 2017;

James A. Conroy; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March 11, 2017;

John Grimaldi; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on March 13, 2017;

John A. Villa; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March 13, 2017;

Mario Botelho; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March 19, 2017;

Gabriel Goncalves Fortes; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on March 20,

2017;

Jeanne M. Medeiros; the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday on March 21, 2017;

Georgette A. M. Poole; the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday on March 23, 2017;

Richard H. Marsocci; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March 25, 2017;

Jose M. Dalomba; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on March 26, 2017;

Ann E. Doran; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March 26, 2017;

Hildebrando A. Pinheiro; the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday on March 28,

2017;

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Representative Tobon

Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling; promoting Problem Gambling Awareness

during the month of March for your continued efforts to raise awareness for problem gambling in

the state of Rhode Island;

Representative Lombardi

Fire Marshall Thomas Mello, Tiverton Fire Department; the distinguished honor of being

named "Firefighter of the Year" at the Tiverton Lions Club 4th Annual Recognition Night on

March 11, 2017;

Corporal Joseph Weiszbicki, Tiverton Police Department; the distinguished honor of

being named "Police Officer of the Year" at the Tiverton Lions Club 4th Annual Recognition

Night on March 11, 2017;

Lee Ann McCarthy, Tiverton High School; the distinguished honor of being named

"High School Educator of the Year" at the Tiverton Lions Club 4th Annual Recognition Night on

March 11, 2017;

Kristen Destremps, Tiverton Middle School; the distinguished honor of being named

"Middle School Educator of the Year" at the Tiverton Lions Club 4th Annual Recognition Night

on March 11, 2017;

Carl Reid, Pocasset School; the distinguished honor of being named "Elementary

Educator of the Year" at the Tiverton Lions Club 4th Annual Recognition Night on March 11,

2017;

Beth Kilborn, Ft. Barton School; the distinguished honor of being named "Elementary

Educator of the Year" at the Tiverton Lions Club 4th Annual Recognition Night on March 11,

2017;

Christine Griffith, Ranger School; the distinguished honor of being named "Elementary

Educator of the Year" at the Tiverton Lions Club 4th Annual Recognition Night on March 11,

2017;

Janice Gomes; the distinguished honor of being named "Citizen of the Year - Heart of a

Lion" at the Tiverton Lions Club 4th Annual Recognition Night on March 11, 2017;

Representative Edwards

Scouts and Families Pack 1, Richmond; your dedicated year round service to the

community, completing eight major service projects including "Scouting for Food" and

accumulating 525 hours of community service in southern Rhode Island;

Representative Price

Norma J. Gallucci; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on March 4, 2017;

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Maria E. Duarte; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March 5, 2017;

Carmine DiSanto, Jr.; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March 8, 2017;

Robert S. Deshaies; the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday on March 9, 2017;

Andrea Patrizio; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on March 9, 2017;

Lawrence DiChiaro; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March 9, 2017;

Alfred W. Tortorella; the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday on March 12, 2017;

Juan A. Gonzalez; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on March 12, 2017;

Hipolito Cruz; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March 12, 2017;

Andrew Lee Harris, Sr.; the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday on March 13, 2017;

Longino Arana; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March 15, 2017;

Margherita A. D'Arezzo; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March 17, 2017;

Gilda Merolla; the joyous celebration of your 95th Birthday on March 20, 2017;

Claudio Zuena; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March 20, 2017;

Angela M. Caracciolo; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March 24, 2017;

Janice L. Ruizzo; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March 26, 2017;

Martha A. DiMezza; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March 27, 2017;

Robert J. Cicione; the joyous celebration of your 90th Birthday on March 28, 2017;

Bertha L. King; the joyous celebration of your 90th Birthday on March 30, 2017;

Representative Lima

     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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