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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2020

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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 15, 2020

     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

     Lidia M. Alves, Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity; the distinguished honor of being

elected to the position of President of the 2020 Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity;

      Representative Serodio

     Joe Eugenio, Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity; the distinguished honor of being

elected to the position of Vice President of the 2020 Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity;

      Representative Serodio

     Stephen Camille, Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity; the distinguished honor of being

elected to the position of Secretary of the 2020 Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity;

      Representative Serodio

     Alice Medeiros, Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity; the distinguished honor of being

elected to the position of Treasurer of the 2020 Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity;

      Representative Serodio

     Tracy J. Alves, Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity; the distinguished honor of being

elected to the position of Receiver of the 2020 Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity;

      Representative Serodio

     Stephen Costa, Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity; the distinguished honor of being

elected to the position of Inner Guard of the 2020 Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity;

      Representative Serodio

     Michael Mendonca, Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity; the distinguished honor of being

elected to the position of Marshal of the 2020 Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity;

      Representative Serodio

     Domingos Escobar, Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity; the distinguished honor of being

elected to the Board of Governors of the 2020 Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity;

      Representative Serodio

     Nelson Silva, Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity; the distinguished honor of being

elected to the Board of Governors of the 2020 Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity;

      Representative Serodio

     Kevin Silveira, Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity; the distinguished honor of being

elected to the Board of Governors of the 2020 Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity;

      Representative Serodio

     Joao Moitoso, Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity; your outstanding and dedicated

service to the members of the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity during your term as Vice

President;

      Representative Serodio

     Jose F. Alves, Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity; your outstanding and dedicated

service to the members of the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity during your term as Receiver;

      Representative Serodio

     Stephen Rosa, Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity; your outstanding and dedicated

service to the members of the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity during your term as Marshall;

      Representative Serodio

     Luis Santos, Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity; your outstanding and dedicated service

to the members of the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity during your term as Inner Guard;

      Representative Serodio

     Paul and Brenda Autiello, "Papa Paulie's Grill"; celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Papa

Paulie's Grill on January 5, 2020 and your commitment to provide great food and a family-

friendly atmosphere;

      Representative O'Brien

     Susan Gershkoff; being honored by the Rhode Island Foundation for your outstanding

service as a member of the Foundation's Advisory Council and long standing board member of

the YWCA Rhode Island. Thank you for your dedication and service to the community.

      Representative Ruggiero

     Joseph Carbone; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 70th Birthday on January 7,

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2020;

      Representative Solomon

     Dr. Susan McKenzie, Director, Providence VA Medical Center; your retirement after

many years of faithful service as Director of the Providence VA Medical Center and recognizing

your commitment to honor and serve the men and women who have served for our country;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Susan Lynch McKnight, Narragansett School System; your retirement on January 24,

2020, after many years of dedicated and faithful service to the teachers, staff and students of the

Narragansett School System;

      Representative McEntee

     Officer Earl Lopez, Providence Police Department; your retirement after many years of

faithful service and dedication to protecting life, property and the individual rights for the people

of the city of Providence;

      Representative Hull

     Emilio "Emo" Sabitoni, Johnston Police Department; your retirement after 47 years of

faithful service and dedication to protecting life, property and the individual rights for the people

of the town of Johnston;

      Representative Lombardi

     Justin and Gina Erickson; the joyous and momentous occasion of the birth of your son

Colt Michael Erickson, weighing 7 lbs., on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2019;

      Representative O'Brien

     Althea Rainville; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 100th Birthday on

January 14, 2020;

      Representative Hawkins

     Warren Police Department; the honor and distinction of the Warren Police Department

receiving accreditation from the Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission;

      Representatives Speakman and Knight

     Lieutenant Eric Falcofsky, Warwick Police Department; your retirement after many years

of faithful service and dedication to protecting life, property and individual rights for the people

of the city of Warwick;

      Representative Shekarchi

     Regina M. Cobb, Karlo Berger, Victoria Moutahir, Lou Ann Botsford; your outstanding

dedication and leadership in challenging your students to work together to bring about changes

dealing with healthcare and the opioid crisis through non-opioid pain treatment in the state of

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Rhode Island;

      Representative Carson

     Lorie DeVito, President; your outstanding dedication and devotion as President of the

Manton Seniors to enriching the lives of your many members and seniors throughout the state of

Rhode Island;

      Representative Fellela

     Joann Krzyzek, Treasurer; your outstanding dedication and devotion as Treasurer of the

Manton Seniors to enriching the lives of your many members and seniors throughout the state of

Rhode Island;

      Representative Fellela

     Patricia A. Girton; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on

January 26, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Marcia L. Carsten; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on

January 10, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Kenneth H. Melbourne; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on

January 21, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Betty J. Young; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on January

27, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Julia M. Pucci; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 95th Birthday on January 8,

2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Bruce A. Coon; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on January

4, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Linda J. Moross; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on January

29, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Robert Wesley Shaver; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on

January 11, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

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     John H. Conroy; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on January

25, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Marie A. Cerasole; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 80th Birthday on

January 10, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     David E. Tough; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on January

4, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Steven P. Dolce; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on January

14, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Paul R. Donahue; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on

January 26, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Thomas J. Crepeau; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on

January 29, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Gloria J. Basillars; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 85th Birthday on

January 4, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Henry A. Holland; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 85th Birthday on

January 4, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Kenneth S. Girard; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on

January 5, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Linda S. Reynolds; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on

January 27, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Deborah A. Zonfrilli; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on

January 26, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Paul H. DiJulio; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on January

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22, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Larry N. Greene; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on January

16, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Martez Connors, Linze Brown, Charles Booker, José Javier valdez Richarson, Club Los

Prados, Inc., Los Abushdores, Providence Police Department, Providence Fire Department,

Jianny N. Bautista, Officer Al Deschamps, Coronal Yosmery Castano Peralta, Dr. Reynaldo

Pared, Mr. Rhadames Camacho, Los Barreros, KJK Security Consulting, La Broa Pizzaria,

Robert Shannon, Officer Timothy Young, Officer Clarence Campbell, Officer Eugene Butler, Lt.

Col. Chorcie Jones, Lt. Col. Durand Martin, Robert Neely, Michael Rogan, Johnny Bailey,

Gregory Bowden, Al Bowden, Cristina Isabe Contrera Lopez, Wandy Crisleidy Bautista

Contrera; your support for Lights and Sirens International 11th Annual Vacation with a Purpose

Basketball Tournament and Missionary work your support has made a difference for those less

fortunate throughout the Dominican Republic;

      Representative Slater

     Edward "Ted" Martins; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 90th Birthday in

the month of January, 2020;

      Representatives Messier and Johnston

     Mayor Robert F. Sullivan, city of Brockton, Massachusetts; your election as Mayor of the

city of Brockton, Massachusetts and continuing to move the city forward in a positive, all-

inclusive manner, for the betterment of the citizens of your community;

      Representative Ucci

     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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