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WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House that certain persons and organizations are deserving of commendation, and

WHEREAS,

James Meizoso; his outstanding support of the Boston Red Sox in their defeat of the Philadelphia Phillies on this date at Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts;
Representative Hetherington

Ruth and Ralph Cook; the joyous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on May 17, 1997;
Representative Lowe

Fair-North Little League; the celebration of its 45th Anniversary and continued recognition of its dedication and commitment to the youth of the City of Woonsocket;
Representatives Burlingame, Martineau, Benoit, Munschy and Picard

Ronald and Thelma Pelletier; the joyous celebration of their 25th Wedding Anniversary;
Representative SanBento

Joseph and Patricia Case; the joyous celebration of their 25th Wedding Anniversary;
Representative Montalbano

Major James H. Rowley; his outstanding, dedicated and exemplary service to the State of Rhode Island as an officer of the Division of State Police from November 29, 1971 to November 29, 1996;
Representative Lally

The following individuals for your successful participation in the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Association of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College School of Social Work Case Management Certification Program: Debbie Bolandz; Kathleen Gifford; Michelle Freeman; Calvin Johnson; Joan O'Keefe; Tammy D. Lewis; Andrea Pierre Francois; Marcia Nilsen; Daniel Strother; Teia Whetstone; Philip M. Young, Sr.; Khankham Vongsa; Carlos Gomez; Catarina daSilva; and Dana Massi;
Representative Costantino

Joseph Trotta; Head Coach - Johnston High School Hockey Team; his outstanding leadership in taking the Johnston High School Hockey Team to the semi-final round of the Class C State Championship;
Representatives Voccola, Russo and Cambio

Craig Simpson; Johnston High School Hockey Team; his outstanding leadership in taking the Johnston High School Hockey Team to the semi-final round of the Class C State Championship;
Representatives Voccola, Russo and Cambio

Rose M. Rodrigues; the joyous occasion of her 80th Birthday on April 29, 1997;
Representative Little

Leanne M. Timothy and Jeffrey A. Peckham; the joyous occasion of their Marriage on May 3, 1997;
Representative Kelley

The following individuals for instructing members of the Tiverton Police Department in High Threat Patrol Tactics: Officer Ken Vinacco, Providence Police Department; Officer Dave Morgan, Providence Police Department; Officer Frank Moody, Providence Police Department; Captain James Williams, R.I. Army National Guard; Officer Charles Mulcahy, Tiverton Police Department; Officer Joseph Wieszbicki, Tiverton Police Department; and Chief Peter Lamb, Tiverton Fire Department;
Representatives Amaral and Little

The following individuals for successfully completing the training required in the High Threat Patrol Tactics course for the Tiverton Police Department: Melissa Ripa, Patrolman First Class; Robert Pacheco, Sergeant; Michael Jones, Patrolman First Class; Howard Bradley, Corporal; Richard Ruest, Sergeant; Patrick Jones, Patrolman First Class; Joseph Wieszbicki, Patrolman First Class; Roger LePage, Sergeant (Retired); Lovis Farias, Patrolman First Class; and Eric Gifford, Patrolman First Class; Representatives Amaral and Little Salvatore Mosca; his outstanding and dedicated work at the Veterans Hospital;
Representative Benson

Joseph Razza; his outstanding and dedicated work at the Veterans Hospital;
Representative Benson

Francis Vincent; his outstanding work as Commandent of the Department of Rhode Island Marine Corps League;
Representative Benson

The following individuals for receiving a 1997 National Youth Caring for Others Award: Bukola Adegoke; Michael Aiello; Autumn Alpert; Brett Bache; Rachel Briggs; Cheryl Campbell; Josie Cusumano; Michael Davis; Daniel D'Ambruoso; Brendan Dennard; Andrea Ferrannini; William Fontes; Danielle Guzzardi; Bethany Hartington; Hilary Hoban; Annie Howe; Michaela Keegan; Amy Krasner; Sarah Lawton; Jennifer Martin; Aileen Murphy; Nikki Parness; Elizabeth Sarmiento; Rebecca Tropea; Noelle Vitone; and Charles Zawacki;
Representative Carpenter

Bob Harpin; being the first Rhode Island resident to purchase a C.N.G. Vehicle;
Representative Kilmartin

Kevin and Kara Crawley; the birth of their first child Keegan Francis Crawley April 18, 1997;
Representative Kilmartin

Mundy's Florist; your 50th Anniversary in business;
Representative Lowe

George Leach; receiving the Peggy Batty Humanitarian Award from the Smithfield Substance Abuse Task Force;
Representatives Iannitelli and Winfield

Flora Leigh-Curry; Andrea Pleau; and Jessica Robitaille; receiving the Community Service Award from the Smithfield Substance Abuse Task Force;
Representatives Iannitelli and Winfield

Curtis Rogers, Coordinator, Pawtucket; Kerrie Brown, Volunteer, Pawtucket; Abigale Rodriguez, Volunteer, Pawtucket; Amy Roderick, Coach, Pawtucket; Linda Brown, Coach, Pawtucket; Patricia Torres, Coach, Pawtucket; Gary Riveira, Coach, Pawtucket; Shanada London, Coach, Pawtucket; Jim McArdle, Volunteer, Pawtucket; Anna Crespo, Volunteer, Pawtucket; Pauline Moye, Coordinator, Newport; Tracey Tavares, Coordinator, Newport; Altheda Butler, Coach, Newport; Emily Kuiee, Coach, Newport; Mike Plant, Coach, Newport; Randy Butler, Coach, Newport; Robert Jenkins, Coach, Newport; Debra Brown, Volunteer, Pawtucket; Calvin Crisp, Coach, Pawtucket; your contribution to the success of the Rhode Island Housing Authority Basketball League;
Representative Mabel Anderson

Rhode Island Special Olympics; your upcoming competition at Bryant College on May 1, 1997 -- "Good Luck and Best Wishes for Success";
Representative Winfield

Marguerite Santamaria; the joyous occasion of her 70th Birthday on April 25, 1997;
Representative Reilly

Albert Santamaria; the joyous occasion of his 70th Birthday on May 5, 1997;
Representative Reilly

Edward Aloysius McGuirk; the joyous occasion of his 70th Birthday;
Representative Kelso

John-Paul Bettencourt, Boy Scouts of America -- Troop 101 -- Foster; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on April 28, 1997;
Representative Salisbury

Steven C. Otto, Boy Scouts of America -- Troop 101 -- Foster; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on April 28, 1997;
Representative Salisbury

Carol B. Avila; being honored as a 1996 Milken Award Winner by the Department of Education;
Representative Millard

Stephen St. Angelo, President -- St. Angelo Hardwood, Inc.; being honored as the 1997 Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the United States Small Business Administration;
Representative Millard

The following individuals for their shared commitment to excellence in the public schools by providing creative opportunities for children to develop and express their multiple intelligences: Beth Berry; Andrea Aschenbrenner; Thomas Labonte; Rozanne Fuller; Jennifer Collins; Sally Olsen;
Representative Kelley

Francis M. and Alberta (Gagliardi) Furtado; the joyous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary;
Representative Callahan

The following individuals, winning the Rhode Island State Hockey Championship: Colin M. Behan; Timothy M. Champion; Lucas N. Dondero; Nathan P. Gallison; Bryan M. Kriner; Armand J. Medeiros; Brett O. Morra; Stephen Morra; Anson E. Nickel; Owen T. Perkins; Bradley P. Updegrove; Nathan J. Bliss; Christopher M. Labbe; Kyle S. Biddick; Jesse A. Bowman; Brian T. Brugman; Daniel J. Eagan; Kyle J. Nash; Nicholas W. Labbe; Nathan D. Longley; Conor L. McMahon; Michael J. Morra; Jesse G. Dufault; Derek P. Zmuda; James M. Farrea; Terry T. Quick; Charles A. Phillips; Philip N. Behan; Tyler S. Cole; Andrew A. Hammatt; Jacob Bausch; James W. Kirby; Kevin P. Lalli; Charles H. Mercer; Alex H. Hood; Meghan B. O'Connor; Brian G. Sieben; Brandon C. Little; Mark D. Gaglio; Nicholaus C. Teixeira; David J. Halcisak; Sam Chin; Lisa N. Beck; Dana S. Hardy; Whit C. Corbishley; Daniel F. Paranzino; Timothy M. Gallison; David N. Sayer; Robert B. Bennett; Bennett T. Wickes; Charlie Dale; Ryan Mahoney; Jeff S. Barlow; Michael W. Kirchner; Craig A. Goodskey; George P. Joslyn; Neal A. Biddick;
Representative Little

The following individuals, North Kingstown Special Olympics Athletes, for their efforts and contributions toward winning the Gold Medal in the 1997 traditional Division 4 Basketball Tournament for Special Olympics athletes: Mike Cunningham; Steve Pukas; Elizabeth Mackler; Chris Gorman; Matt Beauvais; Lizzy Timpson; Deven Pierce; Brian Marcantonio; Jacob Green;
Representatives Benson, Henseler & Carter

The following individuals, North Kingstown Special Olympics Athletes; their leadership and contributions toward winning the Gold Medal in the 1997 Traditional Division 4 Basketball Tournament for Special Olympics athletes: Lisa McKay, Coach; Corey Maack, Coach;
Representatives Benson, Henseler & Carter

The following individuals for outstanding service and dedication to the North Kingstown Special Olympics team: Bill Doyle; Brenda Doyle;
Representative Benson

Scott McLeish; thirty years of dedicated service for the Strike Zone Lounge;
Representative Little

Jacques A. Arsenault; his attaining the rank of Eagle Scout;
Representatives Ferguson & Millard

The following individuals for receiving Honorable Mention for the McKenna-Thompson Internship Award: Philip Mousally - Bryant College; Joseph Labrie - Providence College; Allison Ponton - Johnson & Wales University; Hannah Pingree - Brown University; Susan Collins - Providence College; Gregory Petersen - University of Rhode Island; Kerri Ritz - Providence College; Nathan Arbitman - Brown University; Tessa Tavares - Rhode Island College; and Katrina Dion - Rhode Island College;
Representative Barone

Ted Miller - Providence College; winning the McKenna Thomspon Internship Award;
Representative Barone

Bernard Stevens - University of Rhode Island; winning the McKenna Thompson Internship Award;
Representative Barone

The following individuals for being named one of "The Call's" 1996-1997 First Team Wrestling All-Stars: Billy Quinn; Brad Martin; Jonas Bernier; Steve LaPlante; Jeremy Durkin; Nicole LaBranche; Lori Poirier; Jocelyn Sacco; Krys Jackson; Brock Geiselman; David Boyaj; Kevin Parenteau; Scott Yankee; Matt Thereux; Jay Champi; Rob Murray; Trevor Cowan; Tom Reedy; Mike Lopes; Mike Brown; and Sean Elliott;
Representative Reilly

Germaine Boisclair SGM, Golden Jubilee - May 17, 1997; 50 years of service to her Order Sisters of Charity of Montreal "Grey Nuns";
Representative Kelley

"Big Ed" and Millie Garceau; the joyous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on May 3, 1997;
Representative C. Levesque

Michael Kenneth Carter; the joyous celebration of his 12th Birthday on April 30, 1997;
Representatives Benson and Carter

The following individuals for their visit to the Rhode Island State House: Siobhan Beatty; Stephanie Cardoso; Ryan Cipriano; Cassandra Cooney; Courtney Cooney; Alison Cornell; Soraya Craveiro; Ronald Dakake; Maritza Deosa; Stephanie Gonzales; Tanya Goudiaby; Nathan Hernandez; Justin Holland; Jillian Houlk; Nathan Jendza; Raymond Landry, Jr.; Mayra Lopez; Daniel Martinez; Joelle Millar; Kyle Ogni; Sara Restrepo; Silvia Salon; Angelilca Tabares; Bradford Turbitt; Jovanny Velez; Yelissa Villa; Jennifer Allen; David Arruda; Caroline Beatty; Pedro Cruz; Blyndis Delahoz; Steve Dominguez; Jonathon Fino; Matthew Guindon; Lauren Johnson; Aaron Kay; Krista-Lee Malouin; Jennifer Marin; Freddie McCary; Jesse Nixon; Michael Paquette; Yoandree Pierre-Jacques; Lantega Richardson; Yesenia Rubio; Raymond Stryesak, III; Angelica Vicente; Leiyina Weeks; and Eric Zabinski;
Representative Faria

Thomas and Georgianna Esposito; the joyous occasion of their 25th Wedding Anniversary;
Representative Benoit

Joseph A. and Laura LeClerc; the joyous occasion of their 65th Wedding Anniversary on May 30, 1997;
Representative Ginaitt

Ferdinand Thivierge; nearly 38 years of outstanding and dedicated service as Sexton at St. Jean Baptiste Church June 1959 - April 1997;

Representative Malik

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Kubaska; the joyous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on March 1, 1997;
Representative Martineau

Town of Richmond; the celebration of its 250th Anniversary;
Representative Scott

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 is hereby respectfully requested to transmit a properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.