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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

HONORING THE MYRIAD ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF ELIZABETH BEISEL AND

WELCOMING HER BACK TO THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE

     Introduced By: Representatives Millea, Mattiello, Shekarchi, Casimiro, and Craven

     Date Introduced: February 25, 2020

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, At the tender age of five, Elizabeth Beisel embarked on a journey to

becoming one of our state's most accomplished athletes when she began learning to swim. From

the very beginning, her ability to adapt to the aquatic environment was obvious as was her

budding talent; and

     WHEREAS, Before age ten, Elizabeth was already well on her way to becoming a world

class swimmer, earning National titles in various strokes including the 200 meter individual

medley, the 100 meter backstroke, the 200 meter freestyle, and the 400 meter freestyle. In 2007,

at the age of fourteen, she was named the Rhode Island Female High School Athlete of the Year

and competed in the 2007 World Championships; and

     WHEREAS, Honing her skills with practice and determination, Elizabeth became the

youngest member of the 2008 US Summer Olympics Team, and placed fifth and fourth,

respectively, in the 200 meter backstroke and 400 meter individual medley events; and

     WHEREAS, At the 2012 Summer Olympics, Elizabeth won the silver medal in the 400

meter individual medley and bronze in the 200 meter backstroke, and in 2016, she placed second

in the 400 meter individual medley at the US Olympic Swimming Trials, qualifying for her third

Olympic team; and

     WHEREAS, Elizabeth has won a total of nine medals in major international competition,

four gold, one silver, and four bronze spanning the Olympics, World Aquatics, and the Pan

Pacific Championships; and

     WHEREAS, Out of the water, Elizabeth is also a champion. She earned her Bachelor's

degree in Telecommunications from the University of Florida, authored the very successful book

"Silver Lining", was a member of the 39th season of the acclaimed television show Survivor, and

volunteers her time with the Special Olympics and Rhode Island Community Food Bank; and

     WHEREAS, Elizabeth grew up in Saunderstown, the daughter of Ted and Joanie Beisel.

She is a remarkable woman, who truly exemplifies all that we hope our children will grow to be,

and we are honored to recognize her accomplishments; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

Providence Plantations hereby warmly welcomes Elizabeth Beisel to the Rhode Island State

House and commends her for her amazing accomplishments. We furthermore wish her much

happiness and future success; and be it

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Ms. Elizabeth Beisel.

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