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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: April 09, 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

     Malcolm J. and Marilyn A. Grant; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 50th

Golden Wedding Anniversary on September 7, 2018;

      Representative Kennedy

     Scott Jamieson, President, VFW Auxiliary of Rhode Island; being honored for your

outstanding and dedicated service to advocate on behalf of our veterans and their families for the

sacrifice they have made on behalf of the United States of America;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Raymond G. Blanda, Sr., State Commander, VFW of Rhode Island; being honored for

your outstanding and dedicated service to advocate on behalf of our veterans and their families

for the sacrifice they have made on behalf of the United States of America;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     "Bike Newport", AAA, RIPTA; the distinguished honor of your visit to the Rhode Island

House of Representatives and recognizing the RI Waves public awareness campaign to encourage

all road users to "Stop, Look, and Wave for Safer Streets";

      Representative Carson

     Christine St. Hilaire, Owner, The Beauty Salon at Magnolia's; your outstanding

generosity and efforts in raising the funds necessary to provide the opportunity for an additional

20 female military veterans to participate in the Honor Flight "Victory" to Washington, D.C.;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Colonel Jon M. Lauder, Director, United States Marine Corp-Senate Liaison Office; your

participation in the Mail Call for the first all-female Honor Flight "Victory" sponsored by the

Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for the dedicated and faithful service of Rhode Island's

women who have served our nation;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Lt. General Nadja Y. West, 44th Surgeon General of the U.S. Army; your participation in

Washington, D.C. in the first all-female Honor Flight "Victory" sponsored by the Rhode Island

Fire Chiefs' Association for the faithful service of Rhode Island's women who have served our

nation;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Patricia Cousineau, Principal, Warwick Neck School; the prestigious honor of being

named as the Rhode Island Department of Education "2019 Rhode Island Principal of the Year";

      Representative Solomon

     The Honorable Bruce M. Selya, First District-United States Court of Appeals; the

distinguished honor of being Keynote Speaker at the YMCA of Greater Providence "2019 Y

Heroes Awards" on April 23,2019;

      Representatives Casimiro and Noret

     Edward G. Medeiros, CEO, East Commerce Solutions, Inc.; the distinguished honor of

receiving the YMCA of Greater Providence "2019 Y Heroes Award" for your commitment and

dedication to making a difference in the lives of all people in the state of Rhode Island;

      Representatives Casimiro and Noret

     Abby Butlin, Student and Triathlete; the distinguished honor of receiving the YMCA of

Greater Providence "2019 Y Heroes Award" for your commitment and dedication to making a

difference in the lives of all people in the state of Rhode Island;

      Representatives Casimiro and Noret

     Stephen W. Palmer, Legendary, Lifelong YMCA Advocate; the distinguished honor of

receiving the YMCA of Greater Providence "2019 Y Heroes Award" for your commitment and

dedication to making a difference in the lives of all people in the state of Rhode Island;

      Representatives Casimiro and Noret

     Peter M. Marino, President and CEO, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island; the

distinguished honor of receiving the YMCA of Greater Providence "2019 Y Heroes Award" for

your commitment and dedication to making a difference in the lives of all people in the state of

Rhode Island;

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      Representatives Casimiro and Noret

     Finn Pansa, Student and Triathlete; the distinguished honor of receiving the YMCA of

Greater Providence "2019 Y Heroes Award" for your commitment and dedication to making a

difference in the lives of all people in the state of Rhode Island;

      Representatives Casimiro and Noret

     Paul Fedorenko, Matthew Levesque, Maxim Picard, Michael Ryan, Aidan Blanchette,

Dane Carraccio, Grant Dator, Kevin Sawyer, Luke Senecal, John Walden, Ryan McPherson,

Casey McQuesten, Sean Miranda, Connor Sheldon, Jon Smith, Nicholas Comito, Bryan Hong,

Alex Walsh, David W. Hanson (Coach), Bishop Hendricken High School Swimming; the

outstanding athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2018-2019

Rhode Island Swimming State Championship;

      Speaker Mattiello

     David Marszalkowski, Boy Scout Troop 2, Woonsocket; 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 Morin and Phillips

     Catherine Vacca; the joyous and momentous occasion of celebrating your 103rd Birthday

on March 25, 2019;

      Representatives Nardone, Roberts and Chippendale

     Chief Richard A. Waterman, Harmony Fire Department; being honored for your 5 years

of dedicated and faithful service, protecting the people and property of Harmony, Rhode Island

and its neighboring villages from catastrophe from fire, accidents and health emergency;

      Representative Chippendale

     Private Amy Bettencourt, Harmony Fire Department; being honored for your 5 years of

dedicated and faithful service, protecting the people and property of Harmony, Rhode Island and

its neighboring villages from catastrophe from fire, accidents and health emergency;

      Representative Chippendale

     Lieutenant George H. Nichols, III, Harmony Fire Department; being honored for your 10

years of dedicated and faithful service, protecting the people and property of Harmony, Rhode

Island and its neighboring villages from catastrophe from fire, accidents and health emergency;

      Representative Chippendale

     Ann M. Hollands, State of Rhode Island; your retirement after 24 years of dedicated and

faithful service to the people of the State of Rhode Island as a member of the Rhode Island

Department of Transportation;

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      Speaker Mattiello

     Chef Gianfranco and Sandra Campanella, "Lucky Dog Tavern"; celebrating the Grand

Opening of the Lucky Dog Tavern at 82 School Street, North Smithfield, Rhode Island;

      Representative Newberry

     Derek and Karissa Fleming; the joyous and momentous occasion of the birth of your son,

Derek Fleming, Jr. on March 30, 2019 and weighing 7 lbs. and 2 ozs.;

      Representative O'Brien

     Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission; Historic Cemetery

Restoration/Awareness Day in the state of Rhode Island on April 13, 2019 commemorating the

day and drawing attention to the ongoing preservation efforts and restoration of our historic

cemeteries;

      Representative Caldwell

     Judge O. Rogeriee Thompson, United States Court of Appeals for the First District; the

distinction and honor of receiving the YMCA of Greater Providence "2019 Y Heroes Award" for

your commitment and dedication to making a difference in the lives of all people in the State of

Rhode Island;

      Representatives Casimiro and Noret

     Louis R. Giancola, President and CEO, South County Health; your retirement after many

years of dedicated and faithful service to the patients and families who have received health care

services at South County Health while maintaining the values of respect, integrity, collaboration

and excellence;

      Representative Tanzi

     Lieutenant General Jacqueline Van Ovost, Director of Staff, Air Force Headquarters at

the Pentagon; your participation in the first all female Honor Flight "Victory" sponsored by the

Rhode Island Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedication and faithful service to Rhode Island's

brave women who have served our nation;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Mary Ellen Brock, International President of The General Federation of Women's Clubs;

your participation in the first all female Honor Flight "Victory" sponsored by the Rhode Island

Fire Chiefs' Association for your dedication and faithful service to Rhode Island's brave women

who have served our nation;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Karen Leach, President General Federation of Women's Clubs, RI; your participation in

the first all female Honor Flight "Victory" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs'

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Association for your dedication and faithful service to Rhode Island's brave women who have

served our nation;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Deborah Capuano, Vice President, General Federation of Women's Clubs, RI; your

participation in the first all female Honor Flight "Victory" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire

Chiefs' Association for your dedication and faithful service to Rhode Island's brave women who

have served our nation;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Sergeant Jeffrey Quinn, National Park Service Police; your participation in the first all

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

dedication and faithful service to Rhode Island's brave women who have served our nation;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Thomas Twiname, National Park Service Police; your participation in the first all female

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

dedication and faithful service to Rhode Island's brave women who have served our nation;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     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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