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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: April 13, 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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     Alexander Brenner, Boy Scout Troop 1, Greenville, the distinction and honor of attaining

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the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the

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value of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness.

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      Representative Costantino

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     Desmon Dagraca, Boy Scout Troop 1, Greenville, the distinction and honor of attaining

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the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the

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value of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness.

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      Representative Costantino

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     Reece Geller, Boy Scout Troop 1, Greenville, the distinction and honor of attaining the

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rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the

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value of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness.

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      Representative Costantino

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     Michael Gemma, Boy Scout Troop 1, Greenville, the distinction and honor of attaining

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the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the

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value of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness.

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      Representative Costantino

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     Anthony Girard, Boy Scout Troop 1, Greenville, the distinction and honor of attaining the

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rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the

 

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value of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness.

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      Representative Costantino

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     Zachary Isble, Boy Scout Troop 1, Greenville, the distinction and honor of attaining the

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rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the

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value of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness.

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      Representative Costantino

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     Garret Marcoux, Boy Scout Troop 1, Greenville, the distinction and honor of attaining

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the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the

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value of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness.

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      Representative Costantino

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     Gene Blair, Twin Oaks; celebrating your 50 years as a valued member of the Twin Oaks

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Family and your commitment to making sure that everyone's "real veal" and Sirloiin steaks are

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cooked to perfection and keeping mum on political conversations overheard at the table.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Fire Chief David DeStefano, Belmont Fire Department; the privilege and honor of being

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named as the Fire Chief for the Belmont Fire Department and your commitment to provide fire

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and emergency medical services for the people of the Town of Belmont, Massachusetts.

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      Representative Fenton-Fung

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     Glenda Riebeling, your retirement as an Executive Assistant with the National

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Conference of State Legislatures after 26 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the

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organization and your collaborative approach of working with state legislators.

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      Representative Kennedy

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     The America - Israel Friendship League, celebrating the 50th Golden Anniversary of the

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formation of AIFL to develop mutual friendship and understanding between the United States and

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the State of Israel through cultural, educational, and scientific knowledge between both countries.

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      Representative Kennedy

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     New England Donor Services, celebrating April 2021 as Organ Donation Month at

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Newport City Hall on April 29, 2021 and your commitment to Increase the life saving and life

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enhancing gifts of organ and tissue donation in the State of Rhode Island.

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      Representative Craven

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     RI Department of Motor Vehicles, celebrating April 2021 as Organ Donation Month at

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Newport City Hall on April 29, 2021 and your commitment to Increase the life saving and life

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enhancing gifts of organ and tissue donation in the State of Rhode Island.

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      Representative Craven

 

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     Nick Andrews, Bishop Hendricken Varsity Swim Team; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of being named to the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2021 All-State

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Swimming First Team in the 200 yd. Free (1:44.96), 500 yd. Free (4:51.58), 200 yd. Free Relay

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(1:31.43), (400 yd. Free Relay 3:18.91).

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     CJ Sheldon, Bishop Hendricken Varsity Swim Team; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of being named to the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2021 All-State

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Swimming First Team in the 200 yd Free (1:44.96), 500 yd Free (4:51.58), 200 yd. Free Relay

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(1:31.43), 400 yd. Free (3:18.91).

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Matt Walden, Bishop Hendricken Varsity Swim Team; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of being named to the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2021 All-State

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Swimming First Team in the 200 yd. Ind. Medley (2:00.28), 400 yd. Free Relay 3:19.91 and

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Second Team in the 500 yd. Free (4:57.62).

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Ryan McPherson, Bishop Hendricken Varsity Swim Team; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of being named to the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2021 All-State

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Swimming First Team in the 200 yd. Free Relay (1:31.43) and Second Team in the 200 yd.

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Medley Relay (1:39.75), 100 yd. Free (50.16).

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Sean Miranda, Bishop Hendricken Varsity Swim Team; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of being named to the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2021 All-State

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Swimming First Team in the 400 yd. Free Relay (3:18.91).

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Tim Andrews, Bishop Hendricken Varsity Swim Team; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of being named to the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2021 All-State

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Swimming First Team in the 200 yd. free Relay (1:31.43) and Second Team in the 200 yd.

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Medley Relay (1:39.75), 200 yd. Ind. Medley (2:03.00).

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Casey McQueston, Bishop Hendricken Varsity Swim Team; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of being named to the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2021 All-State

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Swimming Second Team in the 200 yd. Medley Relay (1:39.75).

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     Jon Smith, Bishop Hendricken Varsity Swim Team; the outstanding athletic achievement

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of being named to the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2021 All-State Swimming Second

 

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team in the 200 yd. Medley Relay (1:39.75) and 100 yd. Backstroke (55.59).

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Jack Corrao, the outstanding academic achievement of being named Valedictorian of the

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Burrillville High School Class of 2021.

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      Representative Place

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     Hannah Eaton, the outstanding academic achievement of being named Salutatorian of the

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Burrillville High School Class of 2021.

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      Representative Place

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     Isaac Bolduc, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021 Rhode

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Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Ryan McPherson, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021 Rhode

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Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Casey McQuesten, Captain, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the

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outstanding athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021

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Rhode Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Sean Miranda, Captain, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the

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outstanding athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021

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Rhode Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     CJ Sheldon, Captain, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the

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outstanding athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021

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Rhode Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Jon Smith, Captain, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the

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outstanding athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021

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Rhode Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Bryan Hong, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021 Rhode

 

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Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Alex Walsh, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021 Rhode

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Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Nick Andrews, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021 Rhode

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Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Tim Andrews, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021 Rhode

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Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Ryan Kornacki, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021 Rhode

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Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Rene Lopez, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021 Rhode

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Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Matthew Walden, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021 Rhode

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Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Damon Buchanan, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021 Rhode

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Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Aidan Curry, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021 Rhode

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Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

 

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     Justin Estrada, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021 Rhode

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Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Tyler Estrada, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021 Rhode

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Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Marco Ialongo, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021 Rhode

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Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Massimo Papa, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021 Rhode

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Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Alex Sulyma, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021 Rhode

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Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Ryan Voccio, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021 Rhode

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Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Coach David W. Hanson, Bishop Hendricken High School Varsity Swim Team, the

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outstanding athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2020-2021

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Rhode Island High School Varsity Boys Swimming State Championship.

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      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Haley Lattinville, the distinguished honor of being named the 2021 Rising Star by PBN

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for your efforts as an innovator, trail blazer, role model and leader in the community.

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      Representative Casimiro

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     Mary De Curtis, the joyous and momentous celebration of your 100th birthday on March

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30, 2021.

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      Representative Corvese

 

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     Kayla Aquilante, Johnston High School Class of 2021; the outstanding academic

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achievement of being named Valedictorian of the Johnston High School Class of 2021.

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      Representative Fellela

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     Audry Mahony, Johnston High School Class of 2021; the outstanding academic

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achievement of being named Salutatorian of the Johnston High School Class of 2021.

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      Representative Fellela

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     Nicholas Petrillo, Johnston High School Class of 2021; the outstanding academic

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achievement of being named Top Ten Student of the Johnston High School Class of 2021.

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      Representative Fellela

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     Grace Centracchio, Johnston High School Class of 2021; the outstanding academic

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achievement of being named Top Ten Student of the Johnston High School Class of 2021.

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      Representative Fellela

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     Trista Clark, Johnston High School Class of 2021; the outstanding academic achievement

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of being named Top Ten Student of the Johnston High School Class of 2021.

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      Representative Fellela

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     Derek Papa, Johnston High School Class of 2021; the outstanding academic achievement

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of being named Top Ten Student of the Johnston High School Class of 2021.

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      Representative Fellela

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     Laila Harrington, Johnston High School Class of 2021; the outstanding academic

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achievement of being named Top Ten Student of the Johnston High School Class of 2021.

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      Representative Fellela

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     Vanessa Melgar, Johnston High School Class of 2021; the outstanding academic

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achievement of being named Top Ten Student of the Johnston High School Class of 2021.

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      Representative Fellela

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     Nicholas Cronan, Johnston High School Class of 2021; the outstanding academic

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achievement of being named Top Ten Student of the Johnston High School Class of 2021.

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      Representative Fellela

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     Olaitan Olagundoye, Johnston High School Class of 2021; the outstanding academic

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achievement of being named Top Ten Student of the Johnston High School Class of 2021.

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      Representative Fellela

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     Tanner J. Wadovick, United States Naval Academy; the privilege and honor of your

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appointment to the United States Naval Academy Class of 2025.

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      Representatives Casimiro and Vella-Wilkinson

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     Atomic Burger, celebrating the joyous occasion on April 9, 2021 of the Grad Opening of

 

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your new food truck business "Atomic Burger" Best Wishes and much success.

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      Representative Noret

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     East Providence Historical Society, celebrating the Opening Day on April 10, 2021 of the

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Hunts Mills Community Gardens.

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      Representative Kazarian

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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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