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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2019

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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 Filippi

     Date Introduced: January 29, 2019

     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

     Angel in Action RI; wishing you much success and expressing our gratitude for

continuing to improve the lives of so many in our community;

      Representatives Serpa, Jackson and Noret

     Bruce Celico, Matthew Wilson, Jean Marie Stewart, Portsmouth Police Department;

being honored for your heroic and faithful service on January 9, 2019, responding to a call of a

juvenile threatening to jump from the Mt. Hope Bridge and successfully stabilizing the situation

and preventing the suicide attempt;

      Representatives Canario, Edwards, Donovan and Cortvriend

     Jaden M. Sullivan, Boy Scout Troop 6, Bristol; 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;

      Representatives Donovan and Marshall

     SMSgt. Todd N. Mullane, 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

     Louise "Aunt Lou" Jenkins; the joyous occasion of entering into the exclusive

Centenarian Club, what a marvelous life. God's richest blessings to you now and always;

      Representative Ranglin-Vassell

     Captain Eric Norberg, West Warwick Fire Department; the distinction and honor of being

promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief on the West Warwick Fire Department;

      Representatives Serpa, Noret and Jackson

     Lieutenant Arthur J. Houle, III, West Warwick Fire Department; the distinction and

honor of being appointed as Assistant Director of Communications of the West Warwick Fire

Department;

      Representatives Serpa, Noret and Jackson

     Lieutenant Christopher Coppolino, West Warwick Fire Department; the distinction and

honor of being promoted to the rank of Captain on the West Warwick Fire Department;

      Representatives Serpa, Noret and Jackson

     Lieutenant Christopher Seelenbrandt, West Warwick Fire Department; the distinction and

honor of being promoted to the rank of Captain on the West Warwick Fire Department;

      Representatives Serpa, Noret and Jackson

     Private Jeffrey Centracchio, West Warwick Fire Department; the distinction and honor of

being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on the West Warwick Fire Department;

      Representatives Serpa, Noret and Jackson

     Private Eric Galloway, West Warwick Fire Department; the distinction and honor of

being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on the West Warwick Fire Department;

      Representatives Serpa, Noret and Jackson

     Luke Hogan, West Warwick Fire Department; the distinction and honor of being

appointed to the rank of Firefighter Private on the West Warwick Fire Department;

      Representatives Serpa, Noret and Jackson

     Ryan O'Mara, West Warwick Fire Department; the distinction and honor of being

appointed to the rank of Firefighter Private on the West Warwick Fire Department;

      Representatives Serpa, Noret and Jackson

     Domenic Della Torre, West Warwick Fire Department; the distinction and honor of being

appointed to the rank of Firefighter Private on the West Warwick Fire Department;

      Representatives Serpa, Noret and Jackson

     Stephen DeLuca, West Warwick Fire Department; the distinction and honor of being

appointed to the rank of Firefighter Private on the West Warwick Fire Department;

      Representatives Serpa, Noret and Jackson

     Christopher Hanson, West Warwick Fire Department; the distinction and honor of being

appointed to the rank of Firefighter Private on the West Warwick Fire Department;

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      Representatives Serpa, Noret and Jackson

     Virginia Burke, President and CEO, Rhode Island Health Care Association; your

retirement after 11 years of dedicated service as the President and CEO of the Rhode Island

Health Care Association providing the people of the state of Rhode Island with accessible and

quality health care;

      Speaker Mattiello

     Scarlett Muñoz; the distinguished honor of your visit to the Rhode Island House of

Representatives and recognizing your commitment to community service and being a power role

model and power of example for the youth of your community;

      Representative Maldonado

     Deputy Chief Brian R. Gould, Woonsocket Fire Department; your retirement after 30

years of dedicated and faithful service to the people of the city of Woonsocket, Rhode Island as a

member of the Woonsocket Fire Department;

      Representative Casey

     Captain Michael A. Morin, Woonsocket Fire Department; your retirement after 30 years

of dedicated and faithful service to the people of the city of Woonsocket, Rhode Island as a

member of the Woonsocket Fire Department;

      Representative Casey

     Lieutenant John P. Lafond, Woonsocket Fire Department; your retirement after 28 years

of dedicated and faithful service to the people of the city of Woonsocket, Rhode Island as a

member of the Woonsocket Fire Department;

      Representative Casey

     Lieutenant Robert G. Saillant Jr., Woonsocket Fire Department; your retirement after 25

years of dedicated and faithful service to the people of the city of Woonsocket, Rhode Island as a

member of the Woonsocket Fire Department;

      Representative Casey

     Private Normand B. Beauregard, Woonsocket Fire Department; your retirement after 25

years of dedicated and faithful service to the people of the city of Woonsocket, Rhode Island as a

member of the Woonsocket Fire Department;

      Representative Casey

     Private Timothy M. Flynn, Woonsocket Fire Department; your retirement after 25 years

of dedicated and faithful service to the people of the city of Woonsocket, Rhode Island as a

member of the Woonsocket Fire Department;

      Representative Casey

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     Private Timothy J. Koback, Woonsocket Fire Department; your retirement after 19 years

of dedicated and faithful service to the people of the city of Woonsocket, Rhode Island as a

member of the Woonsocket Fire Department;

      Representative Casey

     Private Scott P. Labonte, Woonsocket Fire Department; your retirement after 25 years of

dedicated and faithful service to the people of the city of Woonsocket, Rhode Island as a member

of the Woonsocket Fire Department;

      Representative Casey

     Private William M. Young, Woonsocket Fire Department; your retirement after 25 years

of dedicated and faithful service to the people of the city of Woonsocket, Rhode Island as a

member of the Woonsocket Fire Department;

      Representative Casey

     David Lahousse; the prestigious honor of receiving the Northern Rhode Island Chamber

of Commerce "The Ben Mondor Award";

      Representatives Phillips, Casey and Morin

     Amy Marchetti Dias, owner Amy's Salon; congratulations and best wishes on the Grand

Opening of Amy's Salon at 1086 Willett Avenue, Riverside, Rhode Island;

      Representative Amore

     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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