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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: May 28, 2019
	Referred To: House read and passed
1	WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House that certain persons and organizations
2	are deserving of commendation; and
3	Emma Boucher; Cranston East High School, Class of 2019; the distinguished honor and
4	outstanding academic achievement of being named Valedictorian of the Cranston East High
5	School Class of 2019;
6	Representative Handy
7	Emma DeWitt Cotter, University of Washington, Class of 2019; the outstanding
8	academic achievement of your graduation from the University of Washington Graduate School
9	with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering;
10	Representative Handy
11	Bill Haberman, WPRO; your induction into the Radio and Television Hall of Fame in
12	2019. You are a hard-working and talented news anchor known as "the voice of WPRO news."
13	Thank you for your energy and passion for news making you the "bionic broadcaster";
14	Representative Ruggiero
15	Kim Zandy, 92 PROFM; your induction into the Radio and Television Hall of Fame in
16	2019. Congratulations on being the longest running female co-host on radio in Rhode Island - 20
17	years as morning co-host on 92PROFM;
18	Representative Ruggiero
19	Danilson Andrade, Cunningham Elementary School; the outstanding achievement of
20	receiving 2nd Place Honors at the American Heart Association 2019 PE&ME contest Awards

1	Ceremony at the Rhode Island State House;
2	Representative Tobon
3	Damon Bedford, Derek Paquin, Boy Scout Troop 20, Johnston; the distinction and honor
4	of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and
5	dedication to the values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness;
6	Representatives Fellela, Ucci, Costantino, and Mendez
7	Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade (Undefeated Champion), World Boxing Organization,
8	Middleweight Champion; the distinguished honor of your visit to the Rhode Island State House
9	on May 21, 2019 and best of luck in your upcoming fight against Macey Sulecki on June 29,
10	2019, at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island;
11	Representative Noret
12	Norman Raymond Mercier; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 90th Birthday
13	on May 25, 2019, and recognizing your faithful service to the United States of America as a
14	member of the United States Army;
15	Representatives Casey, Morin and Phillips
16	Corinna Calise, Community College of Rhode Island; the outstanding achievement of
17	your graduation on May 16, 2019 from the Community College of Rhode Island class of 2019
18	with High Academic Honors;
19	Speaker Mattiello
20	Sarah Jane Bullard; the privilege and honor of being sworn-in and taking the Oath of
21	Allegiance to become a Citizen of the United States of America on May 23, 2019;
22	Representative Speakman
23	Timothy Dziekan (Bishop Hendricken), Stephen Lemme (Cranston High School West),
24	Pratul Maddipudi (The Wheeler School), Ryan Murphy (Bishop Hendricken), Anne Rogers (La
25	Salle Academy); the outstanding achievement of being a "2019 Senior Gold Medalist" at the
26	Rhode Island Academic Decathlon challenging Rhode Island's top high school seniors who best
27	demonstrate the spirit of academic excellence;
28	Speaker Mattiello and Representative Shekarchi
29	Logan LeMay, Timothy Moren, David Weekers, Joseph D'Alfonso, Timothy Dziekan,
30	Jonas Kendra, Xavier Lora, Ryan Murphy, Jack O'Hara, Sister Carol Ann Murray (Coach),
31	Bishop Hendricken Team; the outstanding achievement of winning the 2019 Rhode Island
32	Academic Decathlon and Placing 2nd in Division III at the 2019 United States Academic
33	Decathlon Nationals;
34	Speaker Mattiello and Representative Shekarchi
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1	Devin Adam Knott, Boy Scout Troop 1, Arctic; the distinction and honor of attaining the
2	rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the
3	values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness;
4	Representatives Noret, Serpa and Jackson
5	André Leo DeGrange, Evan Thomas Matthew Knudsen, Christopher Hebert, Boy Scout
6	Troop 44, Glocester; the distinction and honor of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy
7	Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the values of Scouting, Citizenship,
8	Character and Fitness;
9	Representative Chippendale
10	Annhu Le, Coleman Elementary School; the outstanding achievement of receiving 1st
11	Place Honors at the American Heart Association 2019 PE&ME Contest Awards Ceremony at the
12	Rhode Island State House;
13	Representative Morin
14	Mary L. Bowers; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on
15	February 15, 2019;
16	Representative Kennedy
17	Robert P. Palmer; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 90th Birthday on
18	January 16, 2019;
19	Representative Kennedy
20	Mariette J. Dionne; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on
21	March 23, 2019;
22	Representative Kennedy
23	Sherry L. Carson; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday o
24	February 20, 2019;
25	Representative Kennedy
26	Lawrence J. Devoe; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on
27	February 24, 2019;
28	Representative Kennedy
29	Lorraine B. Arruda; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on
30	March 7, 2019;
31	Representative Kennedy
32	Donna M. Panciera; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on
33	February 1, 2019;
34	Representative Kennedy
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1	Robert Paul Longo; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on
2	March 4, 2019;
3	Representative Kennedy
4	Kathleen P. Browning; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on
5	March 10, 2019;
6	Representative Kennedy
7	Robert W. Lavalley; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on
8	March 1, 2019;
9	Representative Kennedy
10	Joyce K. Butler; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on March 6,
11	2019;
12	Representative Kennedy
13	Michael E. Salerno; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on
14	January 17, 2019;
15	Representative Kennedy
16	Ann I. Chartier; the joyous an momentous celebration of your 80th Birthday on February
17	8, 2019;
18	Representative Kennedy
19	Mary E. Mercer; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on March
20	26, 2019;
21	Representative Kennedy
22	Shirley A. Fallon; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 90th Birthday on
23	February 28, 2019;
24	Representative Kennedy
25	Sandra L. Perrin; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January
26	12, 2019;
27	Representative Kennedy
28	Linda J. DiOrio; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on January
29	25, 2019;
30	Representative Kennedy
31	Hanna Ramirez, Ella Risk Elementary School; the outstanding achievement of receiving
32	1st Place Honors at the American Heart Association 2019 PE&ME Contest Awards Ceremony at
33	the Rhode Island State House;
34	Representative Maldonado
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1	Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast Committee; the honor of being named as the "2019
2	Persons of the Year" by the Dante Society of Westerly for your dedication to the Blessed Mother
3	and striving for a deeper relationship with God through service to His people;
4	Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro
5	Captain Thomas Newman, Pawtucket Police Department; your retirement after many
6	years of protecting the lives and properties for the people of the city of Pawtucket;
7	Representative Johnston
8	Captain Michael K. Kane, Jr., Pawtucket Police Department; the distinction and honor of
9	being promoted to the rank of Major on the Pawtucket Police Department on May 24, 2019;
10	Representative Johnston
11	Lieutenant Christopher M. DuPont, Pawtucket Police Department; the distinction and
12	honor of being promoted to the rank of Captain on the Pawtucket Police Department on May 24,
13	2019;
14	Representative Johnston
15	Lieutenant David L. Holden, Pawtucket Police Department; the distinction and honor of
16	being promoted to the rank of Captain on the Pawtucket Police Department on May 24, 2019;
17	Representative Johnston
18	Sergeant Robert J. Pickett II, Pawtucket Police Department; the distinction and honor of
19	being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on the Pawtucket Police Department on May 24, 2019;
20	Representative Johnston
21	Sergeant Christopher Lombardi, Pawtucket Police Department; the distinction and honor
22	of being promoted to the rank of Detective Sergeant on the Pawtucket Police Department on May
23	24, 2019;
24	Representative Johnston
25	Officer Matthew B. Braga, Pawtucket Police Department; the distinction and honor of
26	being promoted to the rank of Sergeant on the Pawtucket Police Department on May 24, 2019;
27	Representative Johnston
28	Officer Alexander R. Smith, Pawtucket Police Department; the distinction and honor of
29	being promoted to the rank of Sergeant on the Pawtucket Police Department on May 24, 2019;
30	Representative Johnston
31	Officer Nicholas M. Croft, Officer Jordan R. Coty, Officer Brian A. Vestri, Pawtucket
32	Police Department; the distinction and honor of being sworn-in as an Officer on the Pawtucket
33	Police Department on May 24, 2019;
34	Representative Johnston
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1	Kristine Coley and Christopher McNamara; the joyous and momentous occasion of your
2	Wedding Day on May 4, 2019;
3	Representative McNamara
4	Boston Bruins; the outstanding achievement of winning the National Hockey League
5	2019 Eastern Conference Championship;
6	Representative McKiernan
7	Marilyn Kelley, North Smithfield Elementary School; the distinguished honor of being
8	named as the Rhode Island School Nurse Teacher Association 2019 School Nurse Teacher of the
9	Year;
10	Representatives Slater and Newberry
11	Donna MacRae-Daigle; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 50th Birthday;
12	Representative Shekarchi
13	The Melrose School in Jamestown; the students writing thank you cards and letters to the
14	men and women in the military for their service in defending our country and liberties. We are the
15	home of the free because of the brave;
16	Representative Ruggiero
17	The Lawn Avenue School in Jamestown; the students writing thank you cards and letters
18	to the men and women in the military for their service in defending our country and liberties. We
19	are the home of the free because of the brave;
20	Representative Ruggiero
21	Adam Orwiles, Boy Scout Troop 6, Bristol; the distinction and honor of attaining the
22	rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the
23	values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness;
24	Representative Donovan
25	William J. Lillibridge; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on
26	January 7, 2019;
27	Representative Kennedy
28	David A. Carter; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on January
29	16, 2019;
30	Representative Kennedy
31	Robert F. Rodman; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on
32	February 21, 2019;
33	Representative Kennedy
34	Scott Douglas Craven; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on
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1	March 31, 2019;
2	Representative Kennedy
3	Lester D. James; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on January
4	24, 2019;
5	Representative Kennedy
6	Gerold E. Stanton; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 80th Birthday on
7	January 5, 2019;
8	Representative Kennedy
9	Michelle R. Serra; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on
10	February 2, 2019;
11	Representative Kennedy
12	Natalie M. Marcotte; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 80th Birthday on
13	March 29, 2019;
14	Representative Kennedy
15	Colleen S. Jarest; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on January
16	28, 2019;
17	Representative Kennedy
18	Joan L. Coon; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on February
19	1, 2019;
20	Representative Kennedy
21	Michael R. Metivier; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on
22	March 13, 2019;
23	Representative Kennedy
24	Joanne E. Martell; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on
25	January 12, 2019;
26	Representative Kennedy
27	Pamela J. Bell; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on February
28	13, 2019;
29	Representative Kennedy
30	Roma P. Reynolds; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 95th Birthday on
31	February 22, 2019;
32	Representative Kennedy
33	Cecile M. Burdick; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on
34	February 26, 2019;
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1	Representative Kennedy
2	Ethel J. Wescott; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on January
3	16, 2019;
4	Representative Kennedy
5	Glenn A. Browning; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on
6	January 16, 2019;
7	Representative Kennedy
8	Natalie E. Paterno; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on
9	January 10, 2019;
10	Representative Kennedy
11	Rodney P. Marcotte; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on
12	February 26, 2019;
13	Representative Kennedy
14	Allan D. Sowinski; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on
15	January 15, 2019;
16	Representative Kennedy
17	Arthur Walter Eklof; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on
18	February 4, 2019;
19	Representative Kennedy
20	Laurie Kelly, Chair, Maury Loontjens Memorial Board of Directors; the prestigious
21	honor of receiving the Rhode Island Library Association 2019 Trustee of the Year Award for
22	your dedication to develop and improve library services for the people of the town of
23	Narragansett;
24	Representative Tanzi
25	The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary #916 of the United States of America; the
26	rededication of the South Kingstown War Memorial on May 26, 2019, and recognizing the
27	heroism and sacrifice of the men and women who served during World War I;
28	Representative Tanzi
29	Coach Ron Traverse; congratulations on the dedication of the East Providence High
30	School Softball Field in your honor and to be known from this day forward as "Traverse Park";
31	Representative Amore
32	Katherine Escobar, Graciela Escobar, Wendy Ortiz, Miguel Cespedes, Elaine Alvarez
33	Cabrera, Brianna Chamorro, Hope High School, JROTC Color Guard; the honor of your
34	participation in the Memorial Day Ceremony on May 28, 2019, at the Rhode Island House of
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1	Representatives and recognizing the men and women of our military who served and sacrificed
2	for our freedom;
3	Representatives Vella-Wilkinson and Ajello
4	Captain Matthew Kennett, North Kingstown Fire Department; the distinguished honor of
5	being named as the Rotary Club of North Kingstown Fireman of the Year for 2018;
6	Representatives Casimiro and Craven
7	Detective Jesse Jarvis, North Kingstown Police Department; the distinguished honor of
8	being named as the Rotary Club of North Kingstown Police Officer of the Year for 2018;
9	Representatives Casimiro and Craven
10	Cameron Martin, Boy Scout Troop 1139, Slatersville; the distinction and honor of
11	attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and
12	dedication to the values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness;
13	Representative Newberry
14	David C. Hersey and Jacqueline N. (Grossi) Hersey; the joyous and momentous
15	celebration of your 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary and commemorating your union as
16	husband and wife;
17	Representative Kennedy
18	Aniaia A. Arias Nunez, Mateus Arruda Sousa, Oscar E. Bello Alcantara, Winnnie Dong,
19	Naomy Y. Garcia Ore, Simiao Guan, Wilnielys Hunt, Bethany M. Jimenez Vasquez, Jolie Lin,
20	Beverly Nicolle Paz De La Cruz, Alma P. Quinonez, Jamil J. Rodriguez, Yolanielys Rodriguez,
21	Maximiliano Russian Cesar, Elkins A. Solis Rondon, Muhammad Ibrahim B. Suhail, Elmer S.
22	Umana Lazo, Joseillo Vaquerano, Jr., Heaven D. Catala, Chan Sopara Chhum, Tayah J. Colleran,
23	Dominic C. DelBarone, Nalhla T. Douangsavanh, Mario D. Figueroa, Jeremy Garcia, Dania
24	Corazon F. Gomez, Tiffany Gonzalez, Cesar I. Huallance, Alexander P. Lim, Adriena M. Lopez
25	Maldonado, Amy M. Lopez-Naz, Gihanne E. Mendez, Tommy E. Morales Ruiz, Jariel Y.
26	Morales, Jazmin A. Mota, Fernando Recillas, Tyle F. Robinson, Jeremiah J. Sainristil, Elida
27	Santos, Ryan C. Sem, Chloe Marie P. Sena, Dwayne G. Sherman, Acelin Te, Pedro J. Vazquez,
28	Abraham L. Baldomar, Judericha F. Barbier, Skylah A. Belmont Gomez, Skyelynn C.
29	Cortellesso, Anastaisha L. Cruz, Brianna N. Cruz, Ashley Jean-Louis, James Lara Minera, Najon
30	S. Lassiter, Giovanni E. Mansyetti, Amari F. Marrero, Vincenzo Matrullo, Derlyn Montan,
31	Wilber J. Perez, Robert Ralde, Jayden A. Ramos Betancourt, Luis M. Rivas, Aniel L. Rodriguez,
32	Lilliana M. Rodriguez, Romeo M. Rodriguez, Martin Romero, Mia D. San, Tomyris E. Seal, Asia
33	J. Sem, Travis R. Taylor, Bryan G. Tipton, Zephaniah A. Vetiaque, Angel E. Alvardo De La
34	Roca, Afelis A. Cabrera Pinales, Skilyn V. Caridad-Reyes, Shawn W. Cha, Gabriel Delacruz,
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1	Caleb J. Dorviller, Jamila Funes, Raymin R. Gonzaoez, Adriana E. Granillo, Le'Asia S. Green,
2	Emma R. Harrod, Berenice Hendriquez, Mariah A. Joseph, Joseph A. LeBlanc, Jr., Jeremiah N.
3	Lenus, Ashley M. Lopez, Leonardo A. Lopez, Nardos K. Mitiku, Kenny Negron, Brian O. Perez,
4	Joshua M. Ramos Estrada, Andres A. Recillas, Dyron E. Rosales Rivera, Ashley Y. Sagastume
5	Umana, Mayah L. Skinner, Natalle V. Uritzer, Kevin R. Yeth, Gladstone Street Elementary; the
6	outstanding academic achievement of your successful completion of the 5th Grade at Gladstone
7	Elementary School Class of 2019 on June 14, 2019;
8	Representative Lima
9	Carlos Javier Bustos, Anibella M. Cordeiro, Rachell Abigail Cubias, Nathan L. DeMello,
10	Ema Jessica Gomes, Ian Xavier Grace, Alvina T. Howard, Cadije Louis, Makayla Pacheco
11	Oliveira, Maison Evan Teixeira, Victoria Bassey Ukpong, Krystal Delilah Valentin, Bamba
12	Gueye Youssouf, Woodlawn Catholic Regional School; the outstanding achievement of your
13	graduation from the 8th grade at the Woodlawn Catholic Regional School Class of 2019;
14	Representative Tobon
15	Leo Kennedy; memorializing your Great-Great-Grandfather Stephen Kettle in Wreath-
16	Laying Ceremony on May 26, 2019 and honoring him for his service in the 2nd Rhode Island
17	Infantry during the United States Civil War;
18	Representative Nardone
19	NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
20	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives hereby extends to the aforesaid persons
21	and organizations its very best wishes on this memorable occasion and expresses the hope for
22	continued good fortune; and be it further
23	RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is respectfully requested to
24	transmit a properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.
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