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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: April 11, 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

     James C. Dzwil, Boy Scout Troop 15, Charlestown; 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 Filippi

     Master Sergeant Gregory P.J. Blanchette, 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

     Senior Master Sergeant George J. Taratuta, 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

     Captain Christopher J. McGiveney, 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

     Senior Master Sergeant Richard F. Carpentieri, 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

     Gary M. Palardy, President & CEO Blue Moon Industries; the distinguished honor of

being selected as the 2017 Rhode Island Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business

Administration;

      Representatives Morin and Newberry

     Stephen E. Doherty, Sr., State President, 2016-2017, Department of Rhode Island

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Auxiliary of the United States; being honored by the Department of

Rhode Island Veterans of Foreign Wars for your commitment to the men and women who have

served and sacrificed for our nation, Unwavering Support for Uncommon Heroes;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     GinaMarie Doherty, State Commander, 2016-2017, Department of Rhode Island

Veterans of Foreign Wars; being honored by the Department of Rhode Island Veterans of Foreign

Wars for your commitment to the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our nation,

Unwavering Support for Uncommon Heroes;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Lena Rocchio; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 90th Birthday on April 26,

2017;

Representative Ucci

     National Association of Women in Construction; celebrating Women in Construction

Week from March 5-11, 2017 and recognizing the importance of raising awareness of the

opportunities available for women in the construction industry;

Representative Ucci

     Very Reverend TJ Varghese; the distinguished honor of being named as the 2017 Citizen

of the Year at the Chepachet Grange Annual Community Service Awards on April 18, 2017;

Representative Chippendale

     Patrolman Jon Ricciarelli; the distinguished honor of being named as the 2017 Law

Enforcement Officer of the Year at the Chepachet Grange Annual Community Service Awards on

April 18, 2017;

Representative Chippendale

     Rescue Captain Paul G. Silva, the distinguished honor of being named as the 2017

Firefighter of the Year at the Chepachet Grange Annual Community Service Awards on April 18,

2017;

Representative Chippendale

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     Jessica A. Phaneuf, the distinguished honor of being named as the 2017 Teacher of the

Year at the Chepachet Grange Annual Community Service Awards on April 18, 2017;

Representative Chippendale

     Robin M. Meek; the distinguished honor of being named as the 2017 Agriculturalist of

the Year at the Chepachet Grange Annual Community Service Awards on April 18, 2017;

Representative Chippendale

     W. Robert and Cynthia M. Steere; the distinguished honor of being named as the 2017

Grangers of the Year at the Chepachet Grange Annual Community Service Awards on April 18,

2017;

Representative Chippendale

     Project Cold Hands/Warm Hearts; the distinguished honor of being named as the 2017

Group of the Year;

Representative Chippendale

     Patrick A. Laprade, Boy Scout Troop 152, North Kingstown; 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 Casimiro

     Ethan M. Heilig, Boy Scout Troop 152, North Kingstown; 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 Casimiro

     Simon Billings, Boy Scout Troop 22, Davisville; 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 Casimiro

     John Fuller, Boy Scout Troop 22, Davisville; 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 Casimiro

     Samuel Fuller, Boy Scout Troop 22, Davisville; 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 Casimiro

     Edward Goodkin, Boy Scout Troop 22, Davisville; the distinction and honor of attaining

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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 Casimiro

     John Hunter, Boy Scout Troop 22, Davisville; 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 Casimiro

     Zavier Lineberger, Boy Scout Troop 22, Davisville; 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 Casimiro

     Colleen Whites; your retirement after 28 years of dedicated and faithful service to the

people of the City of Warwick, Rhode Island as a member of the City of Warwick Building

Department;

Leader Shekarchi

     Colonel Ann Assumpico, Rhode Island State Police; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the Ocean State Grand Nationals 2017 Hall of Fame;

Leader Shekarchi

     Grand Master Don Rodrigues; the distinguished honor of receiving the Golden Lifetime

Achievement Award at the 37th Annual Ocean State Grand Nationals for your 50 years as a

teacher, coach and promoter in Martial Arts;

Leader Shekarchi

     Firefighter Erik Smith, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinction and honor of being

sworn in as a Firefighter on the Pawtucket Fire Department on April 12, 2017;

Representative Johnston

     Firefighter Bradley Hazelton, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinction and honor of

being sworn in as a Firefighter on the Pawtucket Fire Department on April 12, 2017;

Representative Johnston

     Firefighter Christopher Kolb, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinction and honor of

being sworn in as a Firefighter on the Pawtucket Fire Department on April 12, 2017;

Representative Johnston

     Firefighter Kyle Joyce, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinction and honor of being

sworn in as a Firefighter on the Pawtucket Fire Department on April 12, 2017;

Representative Johnston

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     Firefighter Michael Kilmartin, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinction and honor of

being sworn in as a Firefighter on the Pawtucket Fire Department on April 12, 2017;

Representative Johnston

     Lieutenant Joseph Warzycha, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinction and honor of

being sworn in as a Fire Lieutenant on the Pawtucket Fire Department on April 12, 2017;

Representative Johnston

     The Honorable Portia Simpson Miller, your many years of faithful service and

commitment to the advancement of education, women's issues, science and technology for the

people of Jamaica;

Representative Ranglin-Vassell

     Colette Bishop, National President, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

Auxiliary; the distinguished honor of your visit to the State of Rhode Island on April 22, 2017

and recognizing your support of the men and women who have served our country, Unwavering

Support for Uncommon Heroes;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Officer Nicholas Bruno, Coventry Police Department; your quick and heroic actions

while off-duty in saving the life of a 22 year old man on October 29, 2016, after he had hit a

guard rail and then thrown from his vehicle on Route 295 in Cranston, Rhode Island;

Representatives Nardolillo, Winfield, Morgan, Serpa, Nunes, Roberts

     Patrick Griffin, Owner, Patrick's Pub; celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Patrick's Pub in

Providence, Rhode Island and the continued commitment to provide the people of Rhode Island

with a great place to celebrate any occasion;

Representative Messier

     Richard P. Fallon, Rose T. Morrison, James Peters, Joseph D. Gelfuso, Ralph V.

Fleming, Jr., Shirley M. Sanders, Lon Meing; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday;

Representative Ucci

     Maria Kennan, Maria Marziale, Robert Renzi, Sandra M. McCarthy, Elizabeth M.

Kennard, Lucy P. Kelley; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday;

Representative Ucci

     Walter Gormley, Florence R. Castelli, Mary L. Patrone, Carolyn A. Piccione, Irene Cece;

the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday;

Representative Ucci

     Edith Church, Mary W. Iannuccilli, Dorothy A. Lazzareschi, Elena Bielawski, Fortunata

G. Onesti, Elvira A. Zanfagna; the joyous celebration of your 90th Birthday;

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Representative Ucci

     Joseph M. Silveria; the joyous celebration of your 95th Birthday;

Representative Ucci

     Louise E. Greco; the joyous celebration of your 100th Birthday;

Representative Ucci

     Michael Aaronson, Barrington High School Class of '65; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the 2017 Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

Representatives Hearn and Knight

     Katie Baker, Barrington High School Class of '89; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the 2017 Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

Representatives Hearn and Knight

     Michael Gabarra, Barrington High School Class of '66; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the 2017 Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

Representatives Hearn and Knight

     Michael Mara, Barrington High School Class of '80; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the 2017 Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

Representatives Hearn and Knight

     Mary Jean "MJ" Miniati, Barrington High School Class of '79; the distinguished honor of

being inducted into the 2017 Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

Representatives Hearn and Knight

     Thomas Pine, Barrington High School Class of '76; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the 2017 Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

Representatives Hearn and Knight

     Andrew Robinson, Barrington High School Class of '85; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the 2017 Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

Representatives Hearn and Knight

     Steve Ruggieri, Barrington High School Class of '79; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the 2017 Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

Representatives Hearn and Knight

     Johnathan Tobey, Barrington High School Class of '44; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the 2017 Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

Representatives Hearn and Knight

     1956 Basketball Team, Barrington High School; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the 2017 Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

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Representatives Hearn and Knight

     1982 Field Hockey Team, Barrington High School; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the 2017 Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

Representatives Hearn and Knight

     Coach Michael Gabarra, Barrington High School; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the 2017 Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

Representatives Hearn and Knight

     Coach Robert Gourley, Barrington High School; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the 2017 Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

Representatives Hearn and Knight

     Taryn L. Sterling-Harris and Daniel A. Harris; the joyous birth of your baby Micah

Aaron Harris born on March 29, 2017 and weighing 7 pounds and 8 ounces;

Representative Kennedy

     William "Will" Hartmann, III, Boy Scout Troop 138, West 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 Filippi

     James and Geraldine Rapson; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 50th Wedding;

Anniversary

Representative McNamara

     Jaklyn Travis Randall, Lillian Medina Travis, Rachyl Medina Travis, The Travis Family

Farm; the distinguished honor of being selected as the U.S. Small Business Administration –

Rhode Island District 2017 Home-Based Small Business of the Year;

Representative Quattrocchi

     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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