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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: February 12, 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

     Elyah Wood, Tiverton Middle School; the outstanding athletic achievement of Placing

2nd at the Rhode Island JV/Varsity State Wrestling Championship 6-8th Grade Division and being

the first town of Tiverton athlete to win a state wrestling title;

      Representative Edwards

     Bharat Patel, P.E.; the outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of receiving the

Providence Engineering Society Freeman Award;

      Representative Edwards

     John P. Shevlin, P.E.; the outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of receiving

the Providence Engineering Society Humanitarian Award;

      Representative Edwards

     Ronald A. Daignault, P.E.; the outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of

receiving the RI Society of Professional Engineers Engineer of the Year Award;

      Representative Edwards

     Alexander Iannuzzi; the outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of receiving

the Providence Engineering Society Fredrick A. Burnham Scholarship Award;

      Representative Edwards

     Veronica Sapegin; the outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of receiving the

Providence Engineering Society Ronald C. Jalbert Scholarship Award;

      Representative Edwards

     Richard C. Prior, P.E., AECOM; the distsinguished honor of being the Keynote Speaker

at the Providence Engineering Society Annual Awards Banquet on February 12, 2020;

      Representative Edwards

     Cheryl Pelletier, Manville Manor Tenants Association; the distinguished honor of being

sworn-in as President of the Manville Manor Tenants Association and your commitment and

service to the residents of Manville Manor;

      Representative Ackerman

     Robert Lussier, Manville Manor Tenants Association; the distinguished honor of being

sworn-in as Vice President of the Manville Manor Tenants Association and your commitment and

service to the residents of Manville Manor;

      Representative Ackerman

     Irene Duval, Manville Manor Tenants Association; the distinguished honor of being

sworn-in as Treasurer of the Manville Manor Tenants Association and your commitment and

service to the residents of Manville Manor;

      Representative Ackerman

     Joan Shayer, Manville Manor Tenants Association; the distinguished honor of being

sworn-in as Secretary of the Manville Manor Tenants Association and your commitment and

service to the residents of Manville Manor;

      Representative Ackerman

     Shawn Brown, Town Administrator, town of Middletown; your 20 years of tireless

service to the community, including 8 years as Finance Director and 12 years as Town

Administrator. Middletown is fortunate to have such a dedicated, knowledgeable public servant

who cares so deeply about this community.

      Representative Ruggiero

     Colby Corson, Narragansett High School Basketball; the outstanding athletic

achievement of hitting an amazing full-court on ESPN Top Ten Play on February 3, 2020 against

Pilgrim High School that tied the score and forced overtime that resulted in a hard earned 83-79

O/T victory;

      Representative McEntee

     Jack B. Klimaj, Boy Scout Troop 11, Coventry; 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 Quattrocchi

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     Kathleen Silvia, Newport School Committee; your dedication and faithful service as a

member of the Newport School Committee providing the educational supports, knowledge and

skills necessary for every student to succeed and adapt in a rapidly changing world;

      Representative Carson

     Chase Lewis, Peyton Rego, Samuel Costa, Matthew Costa, Nathaniel Neville, Samuel

Blake, Cameron Michaels, David Carnevale and Matthew Thomas, Tiverton High School

"Outlaws"; the outstanding achievement of Placing 2nd at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League

2019 Fall eSports State Championships on January 24, 2020;

      Representatives Canario and Edwards

     MSgt. Lisa A. Levasseur, 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

     Mariah Ramos, Tiverton High School Girls Basketball; the outstanding athletic

achievement of reaching the milestone of scoring "1,000 Points" on February 7, 2020, in a game

against Shea High School;

      Representative Edwards

     Jeff Mocarsky, Founder Let Love International; your outstanding service and dedication

in making every effort to breaking the cycle of poverty by providing a safe environment to

educate and nourish the physical and spiritual needs of children and families;

      Representative Diaz

     Jeff Mokars; your outstanding commitment and dedication to the church missions in the

United States of America and throughout the world;

      Representative Diaz

     Mayra Khalil, Love 4 all Child Care Learning Center; your outstanding commitment and

dedication to the church missions and your love, respect, kindness and patience for all of the

children in your care;

      Representative Diaz

     Apostol Glenn Wilson; your outstanding service and support to Pastor Morales and

church ministry;

      Representative Diaz

     Pastor Cesar Ramirez; your outstanding efforts and endless work for the people of

Colombia through the music, praise and worship of the of the Dunamis Ministry;

      Representative Diaz

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     Caliri, Mancini & Barbieri, PC; your 21 years of providing outstanding accounting

services and supporting the missions of the church;

      Representative Diaz

     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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