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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING EAST PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL ON

BEING NAMED A "GREEN RIBBON SCHOOL" BY THE UNITED STATES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

     Introduced By: Senators Lawson, Britto, and Lauria

     Date Introduced: May 01, 2023

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

     WHEREAS, The United States Department of Education annually recognizes top school

systems nationwide who are successfully creating eco-friendly and sustainable school

environments; and

     WHEREAS, In August of 2021, EPHS opened the doors to its brand new modern high

school campus consisting of numerous environmentally friendly "green" components and

technologies including LED fixtures, daylighting, efficient HVAC systems, bioretention areas,

pervious surfaces, and six electric vehicle charging stations; and

     WHEREAS, Also noting the school's inclusion of the "Three Pillars" related to the award

which includes reduced environmental impact and costs, improved health and wellness, and

effective environmental and sustainability education, EPHS was recognized as a Postsecondary

Sustainability Awardee for 2023 and was named a "Green Ribbon School"; and

     WHEREAS, The National Green Ribbon Award is the highest award bestowed to schools

by the U.S. Department of Education and brings welcomed and deserved attention and

recognition to both the City of East Providence and its new High School for working tirelessly

through their high quality, dedicated staff to foster a culture of great expectation and achievement

for all students; and

     WHEREAS, The new EPHS clearly demonstrates what is possible when committed local

government officials, school administrators and educators work together not only for the benefit

of students but also for the sustainability and health of future generations and our environment;

now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby recognizes and

congratulates East Providence High School on earning the prestigious "Green Ribbon School"

designation from the U.S. Department of 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 Sandy Forand, Superintendent of East

Providence Schools, William F. Black, Principal of East Providence High School, Jenni

Azzaerno, Chair of the East Providence School Committee, and the Honorable Bob DaSilva,

Mayor of the City of East Providence.

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