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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: March 03, 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

     Police Chief John G. MacDonald, Coventry Police Department; your retirement after 25

years of dedicated and faithful service protecting and enhancing public safety for the people of

the town of Coventry, Rhode Island;

      Representatives Serpa, Jackson and Noret

     Haley Pollock, Bryant University; the outstanding academic achievement of being named

to the Dean's List for the 2019 Fall Semester at Bryant University;

      Representative Shanley

     Danish Azam, Tufts University; the outstanding academic achievement of being named

to the Dean's List for the 2019 Fall Semester at Tufts University;

      Representative Shanley

     Debra Todd, Town of North Smithfield; your retirement after 33 years of dedicated and

faithful service as Town Clerk for the people of the town of North Smithfield, Rhode Island;

      Representative Newberry

     Connie Klockars, Town of North Smithfield; your retirement after 33 years of dedicated

and faithful service as Recording Clerk for the people of the town of North Smithfield, Rhode

Island;

      Representative Newberry

     Clay Brochu, North Kingstown High School Basketball; the outstanding athletic

achievement for becoming the "All-Time Boys Basketball Scoring Leader" at North Kingstown

High School by recording a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds in a 72-56 win over

Smithfield High School;

      Representative Casimiro

     John "Jack" Polacek, Harrisville Fire Department; your 35 years of dedicated and faithful

service to the people of the Town of Burrillville and the villages of Harrisville and Glendale

providing the highest standard of emergency services;

      Representative Place

     Nathan St. Pierre, Harrisville Fire Department; your 25 years of dedicated and faithful

service to the people of the Town of Burrillville and the villages of Harrisville and Glendale

providing the highest standard of emergency services;

      Representative Place

     Anna Brennan, Brock VanNiewenhuyze, Cassidy Francazio, Drew Gillen, Jessica

Spalding, Justin Baglini, Kristina Heera, Matthew Leveille, Meghan Mitchell, Michael Gardner,

Michael Seaberg, Patricia Merry and Ryan Foster, Community College of Rhode Island; the

outstanding academic achievement of being named to the Community College of Rhode Island

Dean's List for the 2019 Fall Semester;

      Representative Costantino

     Adherley Cruz Ortiz, Candida Tejeda, David Valladolid, Ever Cruz, James Duong, Jean-

Louis Gumbs, Jose Germosen Polanco, Joy Howell, Kerrie Rodriguez, Kesovannarith Aing,

Lucero Martinez, Marialys Santos Sanchez, Miguel Say Canastuj, Monyroath Suon, Tricia

Paulsen, Whitney Medeiros and Yeriel De Jesus Cruz Ortega, Community College of Rhode

Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the Community College of

Rhode Island Dean's List for the 2019 Falls Semester;

      Representative Slater

     OSHEAN; your visit to the Rhode Island State House and celebrating the "20th

Anniversary of OSHEAN" and your continued commitment to provide your members with

premium affordable broadband telecommunication and Above the Net services;

      Representative Casimiro

     Nathan Affleck, Gabrella Austin, Sylvia Awpeju, Patrick Baptista, Kylie Bernier,

Kenneth Brown, Chole Cabral, Joseph Caldwell, Karissa Conrad, Emmanuel Cooper, Javvon

DeBrugo, Enerlee Diaz-Toribio, Lacey Esposito, Jason Faiola, Ja'Ron Freeman, Josiah Garcia,

Brayden Garneau, Ethen Harrison, Ne'Vaeh Haworth, Karina Hinton, Cameron Irving, Roger

Izaquirre Avila, Troy Jones, Rohey Joof, Brandy Justiniano, Darlyn Lazala-Fabian, Jasmin

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Lemus, Gabriel Martinez, Claudine Masoka, Shane McLaughlin, Eileen Mendoza Deriz, Ryan

Merola, Shaniya Newkirk, Yakshitha Niranaian, Ausin Pena, Josue Perron, Gonzalo Pool, Amber

Rini, Izabella Rivera, Jade Santana, Harold Serpa, Gianna Soares, Wilson Suero and Raymond

Zambarano, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; your visit to the Rhode Island State House on

February 28, 2020 and participating in a Mock Session of the Rhode Island House of

Representatives;

      Representative O'Brien

     Eleanor Martin; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 90th Birthday on February

2, 2020;

      Representative Lyle

     Scott A. Roderick and Lindsey L. Correia; the joyous and momentous occasion of

celebrating your Wedding Day on February 29, 2020;

      Representative Lyle

     Michael Economos, North Smithfield Elementary School; the prestigious honor of

receiving the NBC 10 WJAR "Golden Apple Award" for your commitment and dedication to the

true spirit of teaching by making classrooms a creative and safe place to learn;

      Representative Newberry

     Amy and Russell Brush, "The Country Gardener"; celebrating the "35th Anniversary of

The Country Gardener in North Scituate" and recognizing your commitment to provide top

quality plants and flowers for the people of the Town of North Smithfield and surrounding area;

      Representative Quattrocchi

     Aaliyah Turner; thank you for your participation and singing at the Rhode Island House

of Representatives Black and Latino History Celebration;

      Representative Cortvriend

     Koty Sharp, Associate Professor, Roger Williams University; your outstanding support of

Rhode Island House of Representatives House Bill 7487 designating the "Northern Star Coral" as

the official state coral;

      Representative Cortvriend

     Noah Polion, Cranston High School West Wrestling; the outstanding athletic

achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020 Junior Varsity State

Wrestling Championship in the 170 lb. Weight Class by pinning all 4 opponents in the 1st Period;

      Representative Jackson

     Battalion Chief Joseph A. Murray, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinguished honor

of being promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief in the Pawtucket Fire Department on March 4,

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2020;

      Representative Johnston

     Captain Michael J. Thurber, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinguished honor of being

promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief in the Pawtucket Fire Department on March 4, 2020;

      Representative Johnston

     Lieutenant Jaime J. Pike, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinguished honor of being

promoted to the rank of Captain in the Pawtucket Fire Department on March 4, 2020;

      Representative Johnston

     Firefighter Jeffrey P. Babul, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinguished honor of being

promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in the Pawtucket Fire Department on March 4, 2020;

Representative Johnston

     Rescue Lieutenant Timothy Pacheco, IV, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinguished

honor of being promoted to the rank of Rescue Captain in the Pawtucket Fire Department on

March 4, 2020;

      Representative Johnston

     Rescue Firefighter Sean P. Morgan, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinguished honor

of being promoted to the rank of Rescue Lieutenant in the Pawtucket Fire Department on March

4, 2020;

      Representative Johnston

     Matthew R. Dallaire, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinguished honor of being

sworn- in to the rank of Firefighter in the Pawtucket Fire Department on March 4, 2020;

      Representative Johnston

     Bryan C. Lowe, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinguished honor of being sworn-in to

the rank of Firefighter in the Pawtucket Fire Department on March 4, 2020;

      Representative Johnston

     Joe Vacca, Westerly Youth Football; the distinguished honor of receiving the "Youth

Coach of Distinction Award for Rhode Island" at the Big New England Football Clinic on March

6, 2020 for your 56 years of dedication to the game of football and the development of young

athletes;

      Speaker Mattiello and Chairman Azzinaro

     Magalys Mella, Encargada Financiera Oficina de Turismo Republica Dominicana en

Miami; the distinguished honor of your visit to the State of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island

House of Representatives and celebrating Dominican Independence Day;

      Representative Diaz

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     Nicholas J. Loffler and Christopher R. Grivers, Boy Scout Troop 76, Providence; 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;

      Speaker Mattiello

     Ethan Palmer, Noah Brown, Matthew Marazano, Michael Resnick, Justin Salois and

Ryan Holt, Boy Scout Troop 2, North Scituate; 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;

      Speaker Mattiello

     Kaleb Calore, Boy Scout Troop 2, Woonsocket; 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 Casey

     Ashley Clark, Ashley Martinez Montero, Danielle Cournoyer, Jack Brayall, Liliana Perez

Santos, Lincoln Ealefoh, Ouleye Diallo, Rotwisitney Lim, Sherry Milano, Stephen Galley,

Vincent Santa, Zachary Lorusso, Community College of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic

achievement of being named to the Community College of Rhode Island Dean's List for the 2019

Fall Semester;

      Representative Casey

     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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