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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: May 23, 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

     Chris Savastano; being named principal of the Year in 2017 for Tolman High School in

Pawtucket and your inspirational teaching at Middletown and Cranston schools;

Representative Ruggiero

     Randy C. Summers, Boy Scouts of America; 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 Shanley

     Diana Doorley, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of being named Valedictorian of the North Providence High School Class of 2017;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Casey Movsoviyz, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of being named Salutatorian of the North Providence High School Class

of 2017;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Isabella Rocha, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the Mayor Charles A. Lombardi Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Tiffany LaRose, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Jacqueline Lombardi Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Arielle Lacroix, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Joseph P. McDonald, ESQ. Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Diana Doorley, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 North Providence Federation of Teachers' George C. Cesana

Union Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Michaela Anelundi, Vianelly Garcia, Richard Paesano, North Providence High School

Class of 2017; the outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 North Providence

Federation of Teachers' Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Taylor Albanese, Nathan Coogan, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the

outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 North Providence High School Athletic

Department Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Amanda Nye, Madison Taliercio, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the

outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Diana Rainone Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Jo-Anne Henry, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Christina E. Groccia Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Sydney Raymond, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Thomas Policastro Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Michaela Formaro, Hannah Tiner, Tianna Teixeira, Lauren Gavlick, North Providence

High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017

Kimberly Grossi Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Alex Caldarone, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Thomas Grossi Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Michaela Anelundi, David Tacelli, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the

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outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Dr. Robert F. Roberti Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Connor Goulet, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Arthur Bucci Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Santia Williams, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Mariano DaSilva Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Angelina Broccoli, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 North Providence Rotary Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Kaitlin Gaspar, Justin Haddock, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the

outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 William Robert Sacchetti Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Emily Alcantara, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Joseph R. Marciano, Jr. Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Shannon Donnelly, Sydney Raymond, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the

outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Keri Anne O'Donnell Memorial

Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Vanessa Saucier, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Henry Andrade Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Diana Doorley, Patience Gomes, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the

outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Thomas Lamagna Memorial

Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Patience Gomes, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Kids Klub Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Emily Nickerson, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Dr. Day Care Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

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     Marisa Lenardson, Casey Silva, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the

outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Michael and Anita Costello

Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Shannon Donnelly, Noah DiDomenico, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the

outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Camillo and Luigia Costello Family

Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Madison Taliercio, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 North Providence Retired Teachers Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Brittaney Greene, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Frank J. Iafrate Memorial Art Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Valerie Romjue, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Dr. Anthony Lombardi Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Richard Paesano, Cage Martin, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the

outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Matthew K. Serio Memorial Football

Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Steven Davia, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Angelo Costabile Math Club Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Michaela Fornaro, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Dr. Jennifer Cook Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Sabrina Caracciolo, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Katie J. Macari Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Israa Al-Nubani, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Golden Crest Nursing Center Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Nicholas Huelsman, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

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academic achievement of receiving the 2017 North Providence Firefighters Athletic Association-

Thomas "T.R." Russo Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Alexis Truppi, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 North Providence Firefighters Athletic Association-Captain

Gregory Unsworth Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Kacie Galligan, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Peter T. Coyle Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Sara Tortis, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Paula Jahnz Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Sierra Stewart, Brendan O'Connell, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the

outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Maria A. Forte-Tocco Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Isabella Rocha, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Fortuna Quinterno Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Vanessa Saucier, Brendan O'Connell, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the

outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Marianne and Stephen R. Valeff

Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Sierra Stewart, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Salvatore V. Lucci Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Kevin Martineau, John Perez, Casey Silva, North Providence High School Class of 2017;

the outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Edith Reall Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Casey Movsovitz, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Mayor Salvatore Mancini Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Joseph Tamburrino, Andre Soloman Messier, North Providence High School Class of

2017; the outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 North Providence High

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School Scholarship Fund for Special Opportunity;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Tea Merola, Alexandria Norgueras, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the

outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Fruit Hill Women's Club Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Sierra Stewart, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Catuogno Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Emily Alcantara, Michael Osei, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the

outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Town of North Providence Boys &

Girls Recreational Basketball League Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Lauren D'Amico, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 North Providence Boys & Girls Club Alumni

Association Scholarship-James V. Kelly Community Service Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Amanda Notarantonio, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 North Providence Boys & Girls Club Alumni

Association Scholarship-Donald J. Placido Community Service Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Isabella Ferrario, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Vincent J. Mesolella, Sr. Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Santia Williams, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Metta Foundation Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Kayla Prior, Gaytrix Solo, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 M. Beatrice Ward Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Jordan Alecio, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Joseph A. Whelan Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Giovannia Barbosa, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Thomas Whelan Scholarship;

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Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Josh Moran, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Susan Huntoon Memorial Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Matthew Scardace, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 New England Institute of Technology Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Sierra Stewart, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Rhode Island College Alumni Scholarship;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Casey Movsovitz, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Rhode Island Red Sox Scholar;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Diana Doorley, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Principal's Scholarship for Academic Excellence;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Christian Berreondo, Bubacar Diallo, Ayana Dias, Jonathan Dougal, John Nash, Sadre

Reyes-Aparicio, Nicholas Sabitoni, Andre Soloman-Messier, Joseph Tamburrino, North

Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic achievement of receiving the

2017 Growth in Academic Excellence Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Alexis Truppi, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Thomas Shea Business Award for Excellence in Business

Studies;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Jordan Alecio, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Louis Fabrizio Accounting Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Rabia Liaqat, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Personal Finance Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Lauren Gavlick, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Outstanding Virtual High School Student Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

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     Casey Movsovitz, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Herbert E. Hopkins Award for Excellence in

English;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Michaela Anelundi, Marisa Lenardson, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the

outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Marianne Gianfrancesco Award for

Excellence in Honors English;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Emily Nickerson, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Creative Writing Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Hannah Kenney, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in English IV Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Hannah Tiner, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Cougar Courier Award for Excellence in Journalism;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Michael Fornaro, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Outstanding Writing Center Peer Mentor Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Alexander Gianquitti, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in AP Calculus Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Diana Doorley, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Honors Calculus Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Michaela Anelundi, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in AP Computer Science Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Casey Silva, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Pre-Calculus Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Isabella Rocha, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Intro to Computer Science Award;

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Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Tea Merola, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Topics Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Alexander Gianquitti, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 The American Mathematical Society Book Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Alexander Gianquitti, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Worcester Polytechnic Institute Scholarship Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Michaela Anelundi, Stephen Davia, Vianelly Garcia, Alexander Gianquitti, Casey

Movsovitz, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic achievement

of receiving the 2017 STEM with Distinction Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Isaraa Al-Nubani, Alex Caldarone, Sabrina Caracciolo, Noah DiDomenico, Diana

Doorley, Michaela Fornaro, Kacie Galligan, Kaitlyn Gaspar, Arielle LaCroix, Andrea Matarese,

Gianna Menairji, Alexandria Nogueras, Amanda Notarantonio, Richard Paesano, Sydney

Raymond, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic achievement

of receiving the 2017 STEM Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Marcus DaRosa, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Physical Education Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Kaitlyn Gaspar, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Health Education Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Lauren Gavlick, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Caroline D'Amico Award for Excellence in the Study of

Science;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Lauren Gavlick, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Dr. Anthony Lombardi Award for Excellence in Biology;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Michaela Anelundi, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

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academic achievement of receiving the 2017 John Schultheis Award for Excellence in Chemistry;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Alexander Gianquitti, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 John Cerra Award for Excellence in Physics;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Sydney Raymond, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Science Olympiad Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Casey Silva, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Claiborne Pell Medal for Excellence in American History

Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Brendan O'Connell, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Salvatore Mancini Award for Excellence in Civics

and Government;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Casey Movsovitz, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Joseph A. Finegan Award for Excellence in Social

Studies;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Taylor Albanese, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Thomas J. Cash Award for Excellence in Behavioral Science;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Brendan O'Connell, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 David N. Cicilline Congressional Leadership

Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Brendan O'Connell, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Lieutenant Governor Daniel J. McKee Leadership

Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Casey Silva, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Ruth E. Bucci Award for Excellence for Justice Studies

Award;

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Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Isabella Rocha, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Ann H. Riley Award for Excellence in European Studies

Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Vanessa Saucier, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Mock Trial Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Brendan O'Connell, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Model Legislature Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Christopher Clemente, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Digital Media Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Tea Merola, Brittney Green, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the

outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Visual Arts Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Tiffany LaRose, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Painting Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Orianna Hunter, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Construction Engineering Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Hannah Tiner, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Musicianship Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Shannon Donnelly, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Band-Bass Clarinet Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Nathan Coogan, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Band-Euphonium Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Jo-Anne Henry, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Band-Flute Award;

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Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Gaytrix Solo, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Piano Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Mary Rathier, Sandra Reye Aparicio North Providence High School Class of 2017; the

outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Choir Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Amanda Notarantonio, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Italian Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Michaela Anelundi, Diana Doorley, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the

outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Achievement in Italian Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Vianelly Garcia, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of receiving the 2017 Excellence in Spanish Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Emily Alcantara, Alexandria Nogueras, North Providence High School Class of 2017; the

outstanding academic achievement of receiving the 2017 Achievement in Spanish Award;

Representatives O'Brien and Corvese

     Erica Mandeville and Matthew McNamara; the joyous and momentous occasion of your

Wedding Day on May 20, 2017;

Representative McNamara

     House of Hope, Community Development Corporation; celebrating the Fair House

Ribbon Cutting on May 22, 2017, and the preservation of local history in the Pawtuxet Village

and the development of affordable housing for disable individuals and people in need;

Representative McNamara

     Bronx Naggiano DiScullio; the joyous and momentous occasion of your First

Communion and the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist;

Representative Lombardi

     Michelyn Saccoccio, Commodore, Rhode Island Yacht Club; the One Hundred and Forty

Second Commissioning of the Rhode Island Yacht Club on June 3, 2017;

Representative McNamara

     Rhode Island Ocean State Unit 118 Military Women Across the Nation; the distinguished

honor of your 25th Anniversary on June 23, 2017, and recognizing your commitment to

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Patriotism, Country, and Family, Congratulations and Best Wishes;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Robert D. Guidici, Centreville Bank; your generous and assistance to the Rhode Island

Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     OSI (SW/AW) Takeya Brandon, United States Navy; the distinguished honor of being

named 2017 Rhode Island Military Women of the Year;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Grady Landers, Eli Wilson, Boy Scout Troop 29, Little Compton; 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 Canario

     Alexandra Arias, Amarilis Contreras, Aridia Jennings, Claudia López, Clara Sosa, Daysi

Rodríguez, Eugenia Santiago, Grace Calderón, Johanny Brea, Katty Durán, Karla Marie Quiróz,

Leidy Silverio, Luz Mery López, María Bello, María Rodríguez, Marisol Taveras, Maritza

Bisonó, Marisol de Jesús, Nereida Flores, Obed Papp, Victoria Rodríguez, Yuderky Espinal,

Wilda Gutierrez; your efforts and outstanding contributions toward the success of the 8th Women

Tea Party, an event that recognizes the work and leadership of women from different

backgrounds in the state of Rhode Island;

Representative Diaz

     Arthur Alexander, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     John Antonaccio, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Raymond Beaudette, United States Navy; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Leo Beland, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

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and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Gilberto Bothelho, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Joseph Caromile, United States Air Force; the distinguished honor of your participation

in the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Albert Choquette, United States Navy; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Donald Conlon, United States Navy; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Joseph D'Errico, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Rayond DeSimas, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Richard Farnum, United States Air Force; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Louis Fournier, United States Air Force; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Andrew Frolich, United States Navy; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Douglas Gamage, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Omer Guetin, United States Navy; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Walter Hall, United States Air Force; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Melvin Hill, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Alan Hopfenberg, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Herbett Hudson, United States Navy; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Bud Huftalan, United States Navy; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Otis Jolly, United States Navy; the distinguished honor of your participation in the Honor

Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated and

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faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Francis Kay, United States Air Force; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Francis Knight, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Joseph Lafountaine, United States Marine Corps; the distinguished honor of your

participation in the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association

for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Kenneth Lafountaine, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation

in the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Donald Larkin, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Henry Lavoie, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     John Lemos, United States Navy; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     John Lynch, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Robert Marciano, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Lawrence Masse, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Giovanni Migliaccio, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation

in the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Manuel Oliveria, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Antonio Oliver, United States Air Force; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Alfred Palazzo, United States Navy; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Ralph Palmieri, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Cornelius Payne, United States Seabees; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     John Potter, United States Air Force; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

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and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     William Riley, United States Air Force; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Frank Saccoccio, United States Air Force; the distinguished honor of your participation

in the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Angelo Sete, United States Marine Corps; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Robert Silvestre, United States Air Force; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Irving Smith, United States Navy; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Robert Steinhilber, United States Navy; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Richard St. Louis, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in

the Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your

dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Richard Volk, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Frank Zaino, United States Army; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Papa" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedicated

and faithful service to the United States of America;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Corporal Joseph J. Wieszbicki, Tiverton Police Department; receiving the TOP COP

National Award on May 11, 2016, in Washington DC for your quick thinking and heroic actions

permanently ending a dangerous situation involving a murder suspect who began firing at

officers;

Representatives Edwards and Canario

     Robert D. Guidici; your selfless devotion in serving all Rhode Island Veterans through

your efforts with the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Dr. Ram Gupta, Dr. Mahendra Paul, Father TJ Varghese, Mr. Mahesh Goyal, Dr. Madan

Annavarjula, Dr. Surendra Sharma, Dr. Vimal Prakash Jain, Dr. Anita Shukla; being honored at

the India Association of Rhode Island Community Outreach Dinner 2017 for your commitment to

preserve, foster and honor the diverse social, cultural and educational heritage of India in Rhode

Island;

Representative Lancia

     Riya Salian, Rishi Gokhale, Nandita Lajeesh, Prutha Patel, Shiv Patel, Bhagyashree

Behera, Priyanssi Behera, Rohan Chander, Sai Teja Kamsani, Pratul Maddipudi, Krishnam

Naithani, Priyanka Bonifaz, Satanvi Kavali, Ishita Rai, Inesh Rai; being honored at the India

Association of Rhode Island Community Outreach Dinner 2017 awarded to exceptional students

in the Indian community for their outstanding achievements in the areas of academia, sports and

music;

Representative Lancia

     Miguel Azanon, Sara Echeverria, Mark Cruz, Allison Vasella, Johnston High School; the

distinction of being the first participants in the International Student Cultural Exchange between

the town of Johnston and the Town of Panni, Foggia, Italy and continuing the bond and friendship

for future generations;

Representative Fellela

     Emilia Ruggeiro, Chair, Johnston High School Language Department; your outstanding

effort to coordinate the first International Student Cultural Exchange between the town of

Johnston and the town of Panni, Foggia, Italy and continuing the bond and friendship for future

generations;

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Representative Fellela

     The Missionary Sisters of the World; the distinguished honor of establishing a new

branch in the state of Rhode Island. We ask God's Blessing on you and your mission to bring the

Gospel to our youth especially those in despair and who are depressed;

Representative Giarrusso

     The Gaspee Days Committee; The Gaspee Days Ceremony at the Pawtucket Village

Historic Walk on May 20, 2017, commemorating the burning of the British revenue schooner by

Rhode Island patriots in 1772, "America's First Blow for Freedom";

Representative McNamara

     Johanna Dauray, University of Rhode Island, Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of your graduation from the University of Rhode Island Class of 2017;

Representative McEntee

     David Smith, President, Vietnam Veterans of America; the distinguished honor of your

installation as President of the United States Veterans Council of Rhode Island;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Dan Evangelista, Vice President, Italian American War Veterans; the distinguished honor

of your installation as Vice President of the United States Veterans Council of Rhode Island;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Oscar Tassone, Chaplain, Italian American War Veterans; the distinguished honor of

your installation as Chaplain of the United State Veterans Council of Rhode Island;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Simon P. Aydin, Author; the Book Signing for your new written work "Did you know?

Jesus Spoke Aramaic" dedicated to all the children who have been forced to flee their homeland

and have been disbursed throughout the world;

Representatives Marszalkowski, McLaughlin, and Ackerman

     Caitlin Skenyon, University of Rhode Island Class of 2017; the outstanding academic

achievement of your graduation from the University of Rhode Island Class of 2017;

Representative McEntee

     Emily Prieber, Roger Williams University School of Law, Class of 2017; the outstanding

academic achievement of your graduation from the Roger Williams University School of Law

Class of 2017;

Representative McEntee

     Peter Manfredo, Sr., Oscar R. Tassone; the distinguished honor of being inducted in to

the Sons of Italy 2017 Athletic Hall of Fame;

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Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Nickolai Diepholz, Stuart "Kip" Hallagan, Boy Scout Troop 2, East Greenwich; 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 Giarrusso

     Gamma Bellenoit, Kristian Capasso, Baylee DiOrio, Jordyn Doire, Victoria Gosselin,

Jesse LeRoy, Zoe Moreau, Abbie Piper, Mollie Piper, Lance Preston, Ahlyana Richardson, Celina

Tomasso, Kimberly Maine (Adult Advisor), Kathy Richer (Adult Advisor), Judy Chick (West

Warwick Prevention Coalition Coordinator), West Warwick High School SADD; your

commitment to Students Against Destructive Decisions and promoting public policies to reduce

tobacco, use, expose tobacco industry efforts to market to young people and empower a tobacco-

free generation through activism;

Representative Nunes

     West Warwick Police Department; your outstanding efforts to assist the West Warwick

High School SADD Program and their commitment to inform and educate on the dangers of teen

tobacco use and spotlight prevention initiatives on the state and local levels;

Representative Nunes

     West Warwick Senior Center; your outstanding efforts to assist the West Warwick High

School SADD Program and their commitment to inform and educate on the dangers of teen

tobacco use and spotlight prevention initiatives on the state and local levels;

Representative Nunes

     Benvinda Santos, RI Department of Health; your outstanding efforts to assist the West

Warwick High School SADD Program and their commitment to inform and educate on the

dangers of teen tobacco use and spotlight prevention initiatives on the state and local levels;

Representative Nunes

     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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