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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Blazejewski, and Filippi

     Date Introduced: March 16, 2021

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House that certain persons and organizations

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are deserving of commendation; and

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     Adrienne Marchetti, Pawtucket Soup Kitchen; 2021 Women's History Month "Women in

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Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world" and recognizing your commitment

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to provide healthy meals and improving the quality of life and restoring the dignity to the people

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that you serve.

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      Representative Alzate

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     The Empowerment Factory; 2021 Women's History Month "Women in Leadership:

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Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world" and your commitment to empower youth

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through after-school and summertime learning programs that will enable them to lead happier and

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healthier lives.

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      Representatives Alzate, Tobon and Barros

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     Emily Marion, Mt. Hope High School; the outstanding achievement of being named to

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the National Association for Music Education "2021 All-Eastern Mixed Chorus as First

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Suprano".

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      Representatives Speakman, Donovan and Knight

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     Rachael Ouellette, Mt. Hope High School; the outstanding achievement of being named

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to the National Association for Music Education "2021 All-Eastern Honor Ensemble as First

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Flute in the All-Symphonic Band"

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      Representatives Speakman, Donovan and Knight

 

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     Nancy Touze, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Yuvi Cambero, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Joselyn Cipriano, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Laura Finegan, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Karla Vargas, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Jason Jorge, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being

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named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Genesis Sanchez, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Malik Gavek, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Joanna Montoya, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Samuel Kufre, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Chansonida UK, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Angel Vega, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being

 

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named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Alisa Vallejo, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Emerasia S. Vongphachanh, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic

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achievement of being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall

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Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Saarah Childress, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Willa Geoghegan, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Brian Imana, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being

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named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Kelvin Jorge, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Brian Martinez, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Evelyn Olivios, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Kristopher Orellana, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement

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of being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Stephanie Ortiz, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Jaidan Phrathep, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

 

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Nyree Sylvia, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Rutza Touze, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being

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named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Shadrach Walker, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being named to the University of Rhode Island 2020 Dean's List for the Fall Semester.

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      Representative Morales

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     Jorge Rosario, your commitment and dedication to the families in need during this

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pandemic.

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      Representative Perez

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     Santos Javier, your commitment and dedication to the families in need during this

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pandemic.

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      Representative Perez

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     Carlos Cedeno, your commitment and dedication to the families in need during this

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pandemic.

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      Representative Perez

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     Victor Baez, your commitment and dedication to the families in need during this

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pandemic.

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      Representative Perez

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     Benjamin Harding, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Mickey Becker-Norton, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Jacob Silva, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic achievement

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of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

 

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Kaden Santurri, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     David Bussius, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Mark Cicerone, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Harry Woloohosian, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Todd Regine, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Jaydin Rossi, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Cameron Arruda, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Jared Ainly, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic achievement

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of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Joseph Rapoza, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic

 

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Jason Levy, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic achievement

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of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Andrew Martin, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Jay Medina, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic achievement

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of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Jeremy Ainley, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Justin Drohen, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Jared Prior, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic achievement

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of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Jaedon Case, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Joshua Case, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

 

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Mathew Corrente, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division II State

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Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Matt Brannon, Headcoach, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division

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II State Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Robert Gates, Assistant Coach, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division

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II State Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Kate Chaffee, Athletic Trainer, Cranston Schools Boys Hockey Co-op; the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Hockey Division

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II State Championship.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Olivia Bullard, Mt. Hope High School; the distinction and outstanding achievement of

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being named to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2020-2021 Junior All-State Mixed

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Chorus.

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      Representatives Speakman, Donovan and Knight

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     Hannah De Jesus, Mt. Hope High School; the distinction and outstanding achievement of

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being named to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2020-2021 Senior All-State

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Guitar Ensemble.

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      Representatives Speakman, Donovan and Knight

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     Peter Labonte, Mt. Hope High School; the distinction and outstanding achievement of

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being named to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2020-2021 Senior All-State

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Orchestra.

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      Representatives Speakman, Donovan and Knight

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     Rachel Ouelette, Mt. Hope High School; the distinction and outstanding achievement of

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being named to the Rhode Island Music Education Association 2020-2021 Senior All-State

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Orchestra.

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      Representatives Speakman, Donovan and Knight

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     Marcus Evans, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

 

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball Division 2

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Boys Basketball State Championship.

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Calvin Lucenti, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball Division 2

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Boys Basketball State Championship.

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Benjamin Hurd, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball Division 2

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Boys Basketball State Championship.

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Luke Hyder, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball Division 2

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Boys Basketball State Championship.

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Jack Downing, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball Division 2

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Boys Basketball State Championship.

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Luke Brennan, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball Division 2

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Boys Basketball State Championship.

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Sam Bielawa, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball Division 2

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Boys Basketball State Championship.

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Jeffrey Brady, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball Division 2

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Boys Basketball State Championship.

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Vincent Zhuang, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball Division 2

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Boys Basketball State Championship.

 

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Neal Tullson, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball Division 2

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Boys Basketball State Championship.

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Owen Gugliotta, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball Division 2

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Boys Basketball State Championship.

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Andrew Perry, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball Division 2

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Boys Basketball State Championship.

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Jack Bielawa, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball Division 2

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Boys Basketball State Championship.

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Timothy Chlaupek, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball Division 2

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Boys Basketball State Championship.

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Joseph Occhi, Head Coach, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball

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Division 2 Boys Basketball State Championship.

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Mario Occhi, Assistant Coach, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball

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Division 2 Boys Basketball State Championship.

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Mike Brennan, Assistant Coach, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the

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outstanding athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys

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Basketball Division 2 Boys Basketball State Championship.

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Jake Towers, Athletic Trainer, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the outstanding

 

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball

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Division 2 Boys Basketball State Championship.

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Rachel Motta, Statisticians, Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball; the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball

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Division 2 Boys Basketball State Championship.

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      Representative Cortvriend

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     Lisa Konicki, your dedication to the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce and

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Greater Westerly Stonington area. During the Covid-19 pandemic, your leadership, resolve and

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love for community has led businesses and residents through this difficult time.

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      Representative Azzinaro

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     Maria DiMaggio, your dedication to the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce and

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Greater Westerly Stonington area. During the Covid-19 pandemic, your leadership, resolve and

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love for community has led businesses and residents through this difficult time.

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      Representative Azzinaro

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     Pastor Wendy Rivas, your outstanding contributions to community wellness and family

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strength. We appreciate your work during the difficult time to the pandemic, supporting our

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ministry with your enthusiasm and dedication.

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      Representative Diaz

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     Pastors Wimpys and Juana Fernandez, your outstanding contributions to community

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wellness and family strength. We appreciate your work during the difficult time to the pandemic,

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supporting our ministry with your enthusiasm and dedication.

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      Representative Diaz

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     Pastors Walter and Alba Perez, your outstanding contributions to community wellness

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and family strength. We appreciate your work during the difficult time to the pandemic,

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supporting our ministry with your enthusiasm and dedication.

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      Representative Diaz

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     Julia Mercedes, your outstanding contributions to community wellness and family

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strength. We appreciate your work during the difficult time to the pandemic, supporting our

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ministry with your enthusiasm and dedication.

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      Representative Diaz

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     Felicita Estrella, your outstanding contributions to community wellness and family

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strength. We appreciate your work during the difficult time to the pandemic, supporting our

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ministry with your enthusiasm and dedication.

 

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      Representative Diaz

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     Dorena Jimenez, your outstanding contributions to community wellness and family

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strength. We appreciate your work during the difficult time to the pandemic, supporting our

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ministry with your enthusiasm and dedication.

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      Representative Diaz

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     Pastora Rocio Bolivar, your outstanding contributions to community wellness and family

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strength. We appreciate your work during the difficult time to the pandemic, supporting our

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ministry with your enthusiasm and dedication.

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      Representative Diaz

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     Magda Pena, your outstanding contributions to community wellness and family strength.

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We appreciate your work during the difficult time to the pandemic, supporting our ministry with

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your enthusiasm and dedication.

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      Representative Diaz

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     Clara Pion, your outstanding contributions to community wellness and family strength.

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We appreciate your work during the difficult time to the pandemic, supporting our ministry with

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your enthusiasm and dedication.

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      Representative Diaz

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     Raquel De la Rose, your outstanding contributions to community wellness and family

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strength. We appreciate your work during the difficult time to the pandemic, supporting our

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ministry with your enthusiasm and dedication.

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      Representative Diaz

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     Marlyn Frias, your outstanding contributions to community wellness and family strength.

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We appreciate your work during the difficult time to the pandemic, supporting our ministry with

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your enthusiasm and dedication.

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      Representative Diaz

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     Minerva Quiroz, your outstanding contributions to community wellness and family

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strength. We appreciate your work during the difficult time to the pandemic, supporting our

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ministry with your enthusiasm and dedication.

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      Representative Diaz

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     Rev. Israel Mercede, your outstanding contributions to community wellness and family

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strength. We appreciate your work during the difficult time to the pandemic, supporting our

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ministry with your enthusiasm and dedication.

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      Representative Diaz

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     Julio Cesar Ramos, your outstanding contributions to community wellness and family

 

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strength. We appreciate your work during the difficult time to the pandemic, supporting our

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ministry with your enthusiasm and dedication.

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      Representative Diaz

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     Eddy De Aza, your outstanding contributions to community wellness and family strength.

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We appreciate your work during the difficult time to the pandemic, supporting our ministry with

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your enthusiasm and dedication.

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      Representative Diaz

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     Pastor Hugo Lopez, your outstanding contributions to community wellness and family

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strength. We appreciate your work during the difficult time to the pandemic, supporting our

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ministry with your enthusiasm and dedication.

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      Representative Diaz

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     Xavier D. Tavarez, West Broadway Middle School; the outstanding academic

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achievement of being named to the Honor Roll at West Broadway Middle School.

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      Representative Morales

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     Doris Bourassa, the joyous and momentous occasion of your 100th birthday.

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      Representatives Marszalkowski, Ackerman and McLaughlin

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     NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

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     RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives hereby extends to the aforesaid persons

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and organizations its very best wishes on this memorable occasion and expresses the hope for

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continued good fortune; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is respectfully requested to

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transmit a properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.

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