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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

CONGRATULATING LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL ON BEING DESIGNATED A "GREEN

RIBBON SCHOOL" BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

     Introduced By: Representatives Shallcross Smith, Filippi, Costantino, Shekarchi,
Blazejewski, Ackerman, Ajello, and Solomon

     Date Introduced: June 07, 2022

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, Lincoln High School (LHS) is a public education facility serving students in

the 9th through 12th grades. In addition to the school's numerous academic accolades, on Earth

Day 2022, LHS was recognized with the prestigious "US Green Ribbon School" designation from

the United States Department of Education. Schools from nineteen states had been nominated;

and

     WHEREAS, The Green Ribbon award is given for excellence in school sustainability

practices that reduce environmental impact and costs, improve the health and wellness of schools,

students, and staff, and provides effective environmental and sustainability education; and

     WHEREAS, In what was truly an outstanding team effort, LHS completed a school

renovation project that made upgrades to the facility by installing more efficient systems, low-

flow and LED fixtures, day-lighting and a modern thermal envelope. Additional projects included

bio-retention systems, and installation of pervious surfaces and native plantings that do not

require irrigation; and

     WHEREAS, Educationally, LHS students also have the opportunity to expand their

knowledge about the environmental through classes offered in environmental science, marine

biology/zoology, design and engineering, and a mandatory course in civic responsibility that

requires a community service project; and

     WHEREAS, The accomplishments and strides demonstrated by this achievement

illustrates the students' understanding and dedication to our environment and the positive impact

that all the partners at Lincoln High School have had on the educational experience of the young

people attending the school; now, therefore be it

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

congratulates the students and entire staff of Lincoln High School on earning the "Green Ribbon

School" designation and for their uncompromising dedication to excellence in education; and be

it further

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

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Larry Filippelli, Lincoln School

Superintendent, and Rob Mezzanotte, Principal of Lincoln High School.

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