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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2022

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

     Introduced By: Representatives Filippi, and Blazejewski

     Date Introduced: March 24, 2022

     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

     Ramonda Cadena, Renaissance Adult Health Center; being such a very special nurse and

for providing excellent care to all seniors during and in the middle of the Covid Pandemic with

love and dedication to all patients.

      Representative Diaz

     Benjamin David Bacon, Troop 1 Richmond; 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 Price

     Alexander Morelli; Troop 35 West Greenwich; 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 Roberts

     The Honorable George S. Lima, Black History Month 2022, we honor your heroic

service with the Tuskegee Airmen, who served our nation during World War II with valor and

bravery despite facing systemic discrimination at home.

      Representative Kazarian

     Rylee Adams, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Campbell Boyden, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Layla Bucci, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the winter

2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the first state

title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Julia Castelli, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Kaylin Couto, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Jenna Dallesandro, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Grace Dandeneau, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Paige Doolittle, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Kylee Field, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the winter

2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the first state

title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

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     Jessica Hassell, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Marley Haynes, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Kelsey L'heureux, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Riley McCormick, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Samantha McFee, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Anastasia Nerney, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Brooke Peterson, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Emily Pierce, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Ella Pierre-Louis, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

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first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Jenna Pogorilich, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Isabella Rambone, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Caroline Rhodes, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Angelica Smith, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Aleshia Taillon, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Jaina Yekelchik, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team; winning the

winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State Tournament, the

first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Gary Martinelli, Head Coach, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team;

winning the winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State

Tournament, the first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     David Sevegny, Assistant Coach, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball

Team; winning the winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State

Tournament, the first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

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     Sal Palermo, Athletic Trainer, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team;

winning the winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Basketball State

Tournament, the first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Mr. Jacob T. Keeling, Athletic Director, Ponaganset High School Girls Varsity

Basketball Team; winning the winter 2021-2022 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls

Basketball State Tournament, the first state title win for Ponaganset since 2001.

      Representatives Chippendale and Place

     Robert "Strommy" Strom, Congratulations on his retirement as Finance Director for the

City of Cranston after 13 years.

      Representative Fenton-Fung

     Ken Mason, on his retirement as Cranston Director of Public Works after 12 years.

      Representative Fenton-Fung

     May and Bill Munger, your outstanding waterfront career in operating Conanicut Marine

Services in Jamestown for the past 47 years. Your passion and service to the boating community

is unrivaled. Best wishes and highest hopes.

      Representative Ruggiero

     Aji Fatou Sanneh, the outstanding academic achievement of making the Deans List for

the 2021 Fall Semester at the Community College of Rhode Island.

      Representative Kislak

     Charles Wohr, the outstanding academic achievement of making the Deans List for the

2021 Fall Semester at the Community College of Rhode Island.

      Representative Kislak

     Marie Ghazal, DNP, RN, FAAN, CEO, Rhode Island Free Clinic; your exemplary

leadership and service as Chief Executive Officer at Rhode Island Free Clinic, 2010-2022. You

strengthened the Clinic and improved the lives of thousands of Rhode Islanders. Thank you.

      Representative Diaz

     Portsmouth Free Public Library, the momentous celebration of their 125th Anniversary

and exceptional service to the community.

      Representatives Cortvriend and McGaw

     Shelbie Cornelius, Roger Williams School of Law; your outstanding community service

work with the City of Central Falls Law Department.

      Representative Batista

     Robert Daniel, Roger Williams School of Law; your outstanding community service

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work with the City of Central Falls Law Department.

      Representative Batista

     Jedidiah M. Rice, Roger Williams School of Law; your outstanding community service

work with the City of Central Falls Law Department.

      Representative Batista

     Alaina's Ale House, your selection as the 2021-2022 dedicated to the Community Service

Award from the Hope Valley Wyoming Fire District.

      Representatives Kennedy and Price

     Ronald Mowchan, your selection as the 2021-2022 dedicated to the Community Service

Award from the Hope Valley Wyoming Fire District.

      Representatives Kennedy and Price

     William Day, your selection as the 2021-2022 dedicated to the Community Service

Award from the Hope Valley Wyoming Fire District.

      Representatives Kennedy and Price

     Eric Burlingham, your selection as the 2021-2022 Junior Firefighter of the Year Award

recipient from the Hope Valley Wyoming Fire District.

      Representatives Kennedy and Price

     Helena Gray, your selection as the 2021-2022 Junior Firefighter of the Year Award

recipient from the Hope Valley Wyoming Fire District.

      Representatives Kennedy and Price

     Samuel Dipollino, your selection as the 2021-2022 Joseph Brosseau Rookie of the Year

Award from the Hope Valley Wyoming Fire District.

      Representatives Kennedy and Price

     Brian Champlin, your selection for the 2021-2022 Stanley Napper Dedicated Service

Award from the Hope Valley Wyoming Fire District.

      Representatives Kennedy and Price

     John Vuono, your selection for the 2021-2022 Robert Stanley Volunteer of the Year

Award from the Hope Valley Wyoming Fire District.

      Representatives Kennedy and Price

     Devan Heroux, your selection for the 2021-2022 Arthur Stanley Firefighter of the Year

Award from the Hope Valley Wyoming Fire District.

      Representatives Kennedy and Price

     Mr. David Bairos, his extensive community involvement and selfless dedication to the

promotion of the marinese culture.

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      Representative Amore

     Michael Packer, Eagle Scout; 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.

      Representatives Shallcross-Smith and Serpa

     Detective Lieutenant Guy Riendeau, your retirement after 35 years of distinguished

service with the Burrillville Police Department.

      Representative Place

     Brooke Thompson, North Kingstown High School; your outstanding academic

achievement of being the North Kingstown High School Essay Contest Winner for your

"Representative For a Day" essay.

      Representative Casimiro

     Ed Garcia, Director of Public Libraries; your 10 years of dedicated service as Library

Director of Cranston Public Libraries overseeing six libraries in the City of Cranston.

      Representative Fenton-Fung

     Bunky Gonzalez, Head Coach, Shea/Tolman Co-Op Girls Basketball Team, leading the

Shea/Tolman Co-op Girls Basketball Team to the Division III State Championship and Division

III Championship on March 5, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Jon Lickert, Head Coach, Shea/Tolman Co-Op Girls Basketball Team, leading the

Shea/Tolman Co-op Girls Basketball Team to the Division III State Championship and Division

III Championship on March 5, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Andrew Maigret, Assistant Coach, Shea/Tolman Co-Op Girls Basketball Team, leading

the Shea/Tolman Co-op Girls Basketball Team to the Division III State Championship and

Division III Championship on March 5, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Jeanelle Borges, Team Manager, Shea/Tolman Co-Op Girls Basketball Team, leading the

Shea/Tolman Co-op Girls Basketball Team to the Division III State Championship and Division

III Championship on March 5, 2022.

      Representative Felix

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     Stephen DeMeo, Head Coach, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; leading the

Shea High School Boys Basketball Team to the Division II State Championship on March 6,

2022.

      Representative Felix

     Mike Neal, Assistant Coach, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; leading the Shea

High School Boys Basketball Team to the Division II State Championship on March 6, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Jaxson Tavares, Assistant Coach, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; leading the

Shea High School Boys Basketball Team to the Division II State Championship on March 6,

2022.

      Representative Felix

     Dino Campopiano, Athletic Director, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; leading

the Shea High School Boys Basketball Team to the Division II State Championship on March 6,

2022.

      Representative Felix

     William E. Tolman Senior High School; becoming the Division III State Campions with

the Shea/Tolman Co-Op Girls Basketball Team on March 5, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Charles E. Shea Senior High School; becoming the Division II and III State Champions

with the Shea High School Boys Team and the Shea/Tolman Co-Op Girls Basketball Team,

respectively.

      Representative Felix

     Joey Reyes Serrano, Co-Captain, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; winning the

Division II State Championship as a member of the Shea High School Boys Basketball Team on

March 6, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Elijah Evora, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; winning the Division II State

Championship as a member of the Shea High School Boys Basketball Team on March 6, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Isaac Ogutuga, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; winning the Division II State

Championship as a member of the Shea High School Boys Basketball Team on March 6, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Jermaine Ledo, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; winning the Division II State

Championship as a member of the Shea High School Boys Basketball Team on March 6, 2022.

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      Representative Felix

     Jaylyn Andrade, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; winning the Division II State

Championship as a member of the Shea High School Boys Basketball Team on March 6, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Elihadji Toure, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; winning the Division II State

Championship as a member of the Shea High School Boys Basketball Team on March 6, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Ethan Dure, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; winning the Division II State

Championship as a member of the Shea High School Boys Basketball Team on March 6, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Jordan Mendes, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; winning the Division II State

Championship as a member of the Shea High School Boys Basketball Team on March 6, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Victor Gomes, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; winning the Division II State

Championship as a member of the Shea High School Boys Basketball Team on March 6, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Anilton Semedo, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; winning the Division II State

Championship as a member of the Shea High School Boys Basketball Team on March 6, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Malik Matanmi, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; winning the Division II State

Championship as a member of the Shea High School Boys Basketball Team on March 6, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Jose Torres, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; winning the Division II State

Championship as a member of the Shea High School Boys Basketball Team on March 6, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Jason Smith, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; winning the Division II State

Championship as a member of the Shea High School Boys Basketball Team on March 6, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Devontae Cruz, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; winning the Division II State

Championship as a member of the Shea High School Boys Basketball Team on March 6, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Keondre Silva, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; winning the Division II State

Championship as a member of the Shea High School Boys Basketball Team on March 6, 2022.

      Representative Felix

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     Emmanuel Ibidapo, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; winning the Division II

State Championship as a member of the Shea High School Boys Basketball Team on March 6,

2022.

      Representative Felix

     Charlton Ramos, Shea High School Boys Basketball Team; winning the Division II State

Championship as a member of the Shea High School Boys Basketball Team on March 6, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Alexandra Larios, Shea/Tolman Co-Op Girls basketball Team; winning the Division III

State Championship and Division III Championship as a member of the Shea/Tolman Co-Op

Girls Basketball Team on March 5, 2022.

      Representative Felix

     Friends of the Memorial and Library Association of Westerly, the 50th Anniversary of the

incorporation of the Friends on August 2, 1972 to strengthen community and enrich lives by

stimulating intellect and sparking imagination through literature, information, technology, nature

and the arts.

      Representative Azzinaro

     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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