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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 22, 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

     Jimmy "Cap" Capizzano, Westerly High School Class of 1959; the distinguished honor

of being inducted into the Westerly High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

      Representative Azzinaro

     J. David Smith, Westerly High School Class of 1973; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the Westerly High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

      Representative Azzinaro

     Robert R. Mahl, Westerly High School Class of 1978; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the Westerly High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

      Representative Azzinaro

     Aaron Simmons, Westerly High School Class of 1993; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the Westerly High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

      Representative Azzinaro

     Amanda Sammataro Barelli, Westerly High School Class of 2001; the distinguished

honor of being inducted into the Westerly High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

      Representative Azzinaro

     Meredith Ward, Westerly High School Class of 2008; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the Westerly High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

      Representative Azzinaro

     Andrew Springer, Westerly High School Class of 2009; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the Westerly High School Athletic Hall of Fame;

      Representative Azzinaro

     The Spears Family, Westerly High School; the distinguished honor of Joseph Spears

(Posthumously), Westerly High School Class of 1991, being inducted into the Westerly High

School Athletic Hall of Fame;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Tsai Ing-wen; your re-election as the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), as a

member of the DPP while demonstrating a strong dedication to liberty, freedom and democracy

with your commitment to cross-Strait peace and stability;

      Representative Kennedy

     William Lai Ching-te; your election as Vice President of the Republic of China (Taiwan)

and continuing your strong dedication to the common values of freedom, liberty and democracy;

      Representative Kennedy

     Manuel F. Sousa, Holy Ghost Beneficial Brotherhood of Rhode Island; the distinguished

honor of being chosen as President of the Holy Ghost Beneficial Brotherhood of Rhode Island on

January 19, 2020;

      Representative Serodio

     Norberto Arruda, Holy Ghost Beneficial Brotherhood of Rhode Island; the distinguished

honor of being chosen as Vice President of the Holy Ghost Beneficial Brotherhood of Rhode

Island on January 19, 2020;

      Representative Serodio

     Joao Silva, Holy Ghost Beneficial Brotherhood of Rhode Island; the distinguished honor

of being chosen as Treasurer of the Holy Ghost Beneficial Brotherhood of Rhode Island on

January 19, 2020;

      Representative Serodio

     Anibal Cunha, Holy Ghost Beneficial Brotherhood of Rhode Island; the distinguished

honor of being chosen as Receiver of the Holy Ghost Beneficial Brotherhood of Rhode Island on

January 19, 2020;

      Representative Serodio

     Nuno Branco, Holy Ghost Beneficial Brotherhood of Rhode Island; the distinguished

honor of being chosen as Secretary of the Holy Ghost Beneficial Brotherhood of Rhode Island on

January 19, 2020;

      Representative Serodio

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     Alfredo Canejo, Holy Ghost Beneficial Brotherhood of Rhode Island; the distinguished

honor of being chosen as Inside Guard of the Holy Ghost Beneficial Brotherhood of Rhode Island

on January 19, 2020;

      Representative Serodio

     Jerome P. Morgan; the honor of receiving the 2020 Thomas McGovern Humanitarian

Recognition Award for your sacrifice to adopt causes that touch and change for the better the

lives of our Children, Youth and Families;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Slater

     Grace Gonzalez; the honor of receiving the 2020 Natasha Love Visionary Award for your

dedication, encouragement and inspiring excellence, while promoting social, economic and

political inclusion of all regardless of status;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Slater

     Natasha Colon; the honor of receiving the 2020 Respect Award for your outstanding

leadership working freely and enthusiastically to help youth and families in your community in

need of support during times of adversities;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Slater

     Ilyza Albeno, Cranston High School East; receiving the Inspiration of Love Leadership

Award for your love and willingness to help others regardless of who they are or what adversities

they have faced by engaging your community through art and understanding;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Slater

     Aaron Holloway, Blackstone Academy Charter School; receiving the Love Visual Art

Award for your compassion for others while encouraging a sense of self worth and promoting

love, understanding, appreciation and respect through your painting;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Slater

     Paige Robinson, The Met High School; receiving the Peace Poetry/Theatre Award for

inspiring confidence in others to speak their mind; propagating hope in others and promoting

peace in our world through poetry and acting;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Slater

     Quincy Smith, Blackstone Academy Charter School; receiving the Unity Dance Award

for your inspiration, teamwork and collaboration in and out of school and sending positive

messages of unity through dance;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Slater

     Joshua Ortiz, Blackstone Academy Charter School; receiving the Awareness Music

Award for helping to increase awareness for social justice issues through education and music

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while encouraging others to get involved in their community;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Slater

     Samuel Kenneth Steere, Boy Scout Troop 1, Richmond; 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 Price

     Ralph E. Parise; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 85th Birthday on January

9, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Beverly A. Allen; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on

January 10, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Dominica J. Nadolny; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on

January 9, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Lisa A. West; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 8,

2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Neil R. McCrystal; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on

January 1, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Frank J. Vocatura; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on

January 1, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Elizabeth L. McDermott; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on

January 27, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Mark W. Larson; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on January

20, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Linda A. Taivalantti; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on

January 14, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Gloria J. Hazard; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on January

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12, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Barbara A. Jaye; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on January

23, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Charles L. Corser; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on

January 14, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Raymond E. Carroll; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on

January 8, 2020;

      Representative Kennedy

     Steven W. Cooper; your retirement after 37 years of dedicated and faithful service to the

students and faculty of Charles E. Shea High School;

      Representatives Tobon and Marszalkowski

     Dorothy Moran; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 100th Birthday on January

17, 2020;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Shekarchi

     Joseph Vento, North Kingstown High School; receiving the J. Mancini Leadership

Award for your outstanding leadership role in Dialogues in Democracy at the North Kingstown

High School;

      Representative Casimiro

     Captain Roger Aspinall, Providence Police Department; the distinguished honor of being

promoted to the rank of Captain in the Providence Police Department on January 14, 2020;

      Representative Hull

     Captain Richard Fernandes II, Providence Police Department; the distinguished honor of

being promoted to the rank of Captain in the Providence Police Department on January 14, 2020;

      Representative Hull

     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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