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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2001

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EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

Introduced By:  Representatives Martineau and Watson Date Introduced:   June 19, 2001 Referred To:  Read and Passed

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

Chief Frank M. Sylvester; your services as President of the New England Fire Chief's Association;

Representative San Bento, Jr.

Mary Rogers; being elected to the Membership Committee of the Benjamin Church Manor Tenants Association;

Representative Anguilla

Margaret LaRose; being elected Treasurer of the Benjamin Church Manor Tenants Association;

Representative Anguilla

Marie Tucker; being elected Secretary of the Benjamin Church Manor Tenants Association;

Representative Anguilla

Delina Marshall; being elected Vice President of the Benjamin Church Manor Tenants Association;

Representative Anguilla

Everett Mederios; being elected President of the Benjamin Church Manor Tenants Association;

Representative Anguilla

Heather Shoener and Elizabeth Eaton; the joyous occasion of their graduation from North Kingstown High School;

Representative Benson

David Bailey; the outstanding message he delivered to the members of the North Kingstown United Methodist Church;

Representative Benson

The students of North Kingstown High School; their outstanding accomplishment of your graduation on June 15, 2001;

Representative Carter

Robert Bobby Meehan; his years of commitment, dedication and contributions to the Towns of West Greenwich and Coventry and the countless, and often thankless hours to so many worthwhile activities in both Towns;

Representatives Scott and George

James Cornelison; your retirement after 34 years of faithful and dedicated service at Rhode Island College;

Representative Montanaro

Kickemuit River Council; their leadership in Watershed Management;

Representative Naughton

Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council; their leadership in Watershed Management;

Representative Naughton

Pawtuxet River Authority; their leadership in Watershed Management;

Representative Naughton

New Watershed Councils; their leadership in Watershed Management;

Representative Naughton

Rose Rogers; the joyous and momentous celebration of her Centennial Birthday on August 16, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Cassie Anne Keating, Grade 4, Ranger School; being awarded Honorable Mention by the Tiverton Garden Club for the Clean Week Poster Contest held on April 28, 2001;

Representative Amaral

Ryan Flick, Grade 3, Nonquit School; being awarded Honorable Mention by the Tiverton Garden Club for the Clean Week Poster Contest held on April 28, 2001;

Representative Amaral

Megan McCauley, Grade 2, Fort Barton School; being awarded Honorable Mention by the Tiverton Garden Club for the Clean Week Poster Contest held on April 28, 2001;

Representative Amaral

Penelope Myers, Grade 1, Pocasset School; being awarded Honorable Mention by the Tiverton Garden Club for the Clean Week Poster Contest held on April 28, 2001;

Representative Amaral

Solomon Simpson, Grade 4, Fort Barton School; being awarded Third Prize by the Tiverton Garden Club for the Clean Week Poster Contest held on April 28, 2001;

Representative Amaral

Ayesha Patel, Grade 3, Pocasset School; being awarded Third Prize by the Tiverton Garden Club for the Clean Week Poster Contest held on April 28, 2001;

Representative Amaral

Lauren Hill, Grade 2, Ranger School; being awarded Third Prize by the Tiverton Garden Club for the Clean Week Poster Contest held on April 28, 2001;

Representative Amaral

Joshua Revier, Grade 1, Ranger School; being awarded Third Prize by the Tiverton Garden Club for the Clean Week Poster Contest held on April 28, 2001;

Representative Amaral

Alicia McGovern, Grade 4, Fort Barton School; being awarded Second Prize by the Tiverton Garden Club for the Clean Week Poster Contest held on April 28, 2001;

Representative Amaral

William Peckham, Grade 3, Nonquit School; being awarded Second Prize by the Tiverton Garden Club for the Clean Week Poster Contest held on April 28, 2001;

Representative Amaral

Rebecca Plourde, Grade 2, Ranger School; being awarded Second Prize by the Tiverton Garden Club for the Clean Week Poster Contest held on April 28, 2001;

Representative Amaral

Briana Pacheco, Grade 1, Nonquit School; being awarded Second Prize by the Tiverton Garden Club for the Clean Week Poster Contest held on April 28, 2001;

Representative Amaral

Ian Peckham, Grade 4, Nonquit School; being awarded First Prize by the Tiverton Garden Club for the Clean Week Poster Contest held on April 28, 2001;

Representative Amaral

David Simmons, Grade 3, Fort Barton School; being awarded First Prize by the Tiverton Garden Club for the Clean Week Poster Contest held on April 28, 2001;

Representative Amaral

Danielle Dubois, Grade 2, Ranger School; being awarded First Prize by the Tiverton Garden Club for the Clean Week Poster Contest held on April 28, 2001;

Representative Amaral

Rebekah Roussin, Grade 1, Fort Barton School; being awarded First Prize by the Tiverton Garden Club for the Clean Week Poster Contest held on April 28, 2001;

Representative Amaral

Dr. Jorge Alvarez, Principal, Oliver Hazard Perry Middle School; his retirement after 26 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Providence School Department;

Representative Tejada

Wiv, 1220 AM Radio, La Incomfundible Hujo Adames, Director; the 20th Anniversary of broadcasting to the Latino Community;

Representative Tejada

Cadets Kenneth Leon, Juan Infante, Crystal Graves, Emmanuel Flores, Justin Delle Femine, Kevin Callanan, Ralph Abenante and Sergeant Dariel Blanco, Squad # 2; your graduation as a Providence Police Department Explorer;

Representative Cicilline

Cadets Jalilah Munir, Randy Savitsky, Vincent Turchetta, Kisha McLain, Richard Cruz, Danielle Cardi, Jhovanny Almonte and Sergeant Christina Kronsberg, Squad # 1; your graduation as a Providence Police Department Explorer;

Representative Cicilline

Captain Courtney Bozigian; your graduation as a Providence Police Department Explorer;

Representative Cicilline

Jay Murphy, L.A. Clipper; his support of the Boys and Girls Club of Cumberland - Lincoln, Rhode Island;

Representative Iwuc

Courtney O'Hara, Sharon Ruggieri and Laurarose Gauvin, Troop 211, Cranston; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Gold Award from the Girls Award from the Girl Scouts of America for accomplishments, leadership and dedication to the community;

Representative Lanzi

John Maisano; the outstanding accomplishment of your graduation from LaSalle Academy June 7th, 2001;

Representative Gallison, Jr.

Talia Daley, Veterans Memorial High School; being named Valedictorian for Veterans Memorial High School;

Representative Ginaitt

Lindsey Bathgate, St. Peter School; successfully leading the evacuation of a bus which wiring had caught fire;

Representative Ginaitt

Captain Brendan P. Doherty, his outstanding commitment to the Cumberland - Lincoln Boys & Girls Club on June 13, 2001;

Representative Iwuc

Roy and Mary Howard; their 60th Wedding Anniversary on June 18, 2001;

Representative Lewiss

Eric P. Marcotte, Cumberland High School; being named Salutatorian for the Class of 2001;

Representatives Iwuc, Reilly, Jr. Menard and Moran, Jr.

Jason D. Ferreira, Cumberland High School; being named Valedictorian for the Class of 2001;

Representatives Iwuc, Reilly, Jr. Menard and Moran, Jr.

Patrick Logan, Ph.D; your outstanding leadership and service as Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station and Co-operative Extension and all Land Grant Programs;

Representative Naughton

William Wright, Ph. D; your explemary leadership and service as the Interim Dean of the College of Environment and Life Sciences;

Representative Naughton

William Williams, Rescue Captain; heroically acting to save a baby's life;

Representative Lowe

Warren Steere, Fire Lieutenant; heroically acting to save a baby's life;

Representative Lowe

Joe Marcello, Firefighter, EMTC; heroically acting to save a baby's life;

Representative Lowe

Brooks Leone, Firefighter, Oakland Mapleville; heroically acting to save a baby's life;

Representative Lowe

Mike McGrane, EMTC; heroically acting to save a baby's life;

Representative Lowe

Jim Richards, Paramedic; heroically acting to save a baby's life;

Representative Lowe

Steve St. Pierre, EMTC; heroically acting to save a baby's life;

Representative Lowe

Master Chief Yeoman Antone P. DeMello, Jr., United States Coast Guard; his retirement from the United States Coast Guard on July 1st, 2001 after many years of professionalism, loyalty and dedication to your Country;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M.Martineau

Lieutenant Kevin James Young, Providence Fire Department, Engine 7; his retirement after more than 20 years of dedicated and devoted service to the citizens of Providence; Representative McCauley

Kenneth DeCubellis, Teacher; his retirement after 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Woonsocket School Department and the State of Rhode Island;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M.Martineau

Sharon Ruggieri; your dedication and effort in achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award; Representative Hetherington

Courtney O'Hara; your dedication and effort in achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award; Representative Hetherington

Laurarose Gauvin; your dedication and effort in achieving the Girl Scout Gold Award; Representative Hetherington

Rubina V. Marigny; her tireless work and achievements for her community and the City of Providence; Representative Williams

Ken Leonard, Coach; your outstanding dedication and team spirit on the Prout Junior High Girls Softball Team; Representative Caprio

Cara McCabe; your outstanding dedication and team spirit on the Prout Junior High Girls Softball Team; Representative Caprio

Mattia J. Tudino; the celebration of his 96th Birthday on June 21, 2001;

Representative Palangio

Sergeant William J. Coyne; his retirement after 26 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Seekonk and Warren Police Departments;

Representative Coelho

Bobby Farrelly; his support of the Boys' and Girls' Club of Cumberland - Lincoln, Rhode Island; Representative Iwuc

Joe Hassett; his support of the Boys' and Girls' Club of Cumberland - Lincoln, Rhode Island; Representative Iwuc

Kevin Stacom; his support of the Boys' and Girls' Club of Cumberland - Lincoln, Rhode Island; Representative Iwuc

Ray Flynn; his support of the Boys' and Girls' Club of Cumberland - Lincoln, Rhode Island; Representative Iwuc

J.R. Redmond; his support of the Boys' and Girls' Club of Cumberland - Lincoln, Rhode Island; Representative Iwuc

Steve Grogan; his support of the Boys' and Girls' Club of Cumberland - Lincoln, Rhode Island; Representative Iwuc

Jonathan N. Danho, Boy Scouts of America; his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout; Representative Jacquard

Courtney O'Hara; her outstanding achievement in receiving the Gold Award from the Girl Scouts of America for accomplishments, leadership and dedication to the community; Representative Jacquard

Sharon Ruggieri; her outstanding achievement in receiving the Gold Award from the Girl Scouts of America for accomplishments, leadership and dedication to the community; Representative Jacquard

Laurarose Gauvin; her outstanding achievement in receiving the Gold Award from the Girl Scouts of America for accomplishments, leadership and dedication to the community; Representative Jacquard

Anne M. Collins; her retirement as Clerk of the Newport Superior Court after many years of exemplary and cordial service to the courts and community;

Representative Levesque

Daniel Ritacco, Troop 1, Jamestown; your outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout; Representative Murphy

Christopher Stroud, Troop 1, Jamestown; your outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout; Representative Murphy

John Kalian; his being honored at the Knights of Vartan Graduates Night;

Representative Simonian

George Jehourian; his being honored at the Knights of Vartan Graduates Night;

Representative Simonian

Krissy Kazarian; her being honored at the Knights of Vartan Graduates Night;

Representative Simonian

Artin Taskin, Jr.; his being honored at the Knights of Vartan Graduates Night;

Representative Simonian

Shanna Pitts; her being honored at the Knights of Vartin Graduates Night;

Representative Simonian

Victoria Kabakian; her being honored at the Knights of Vartan Graduates Night;

Representative Simonian

Lucine Kabakian; her being honored at the Knights of Vartan Graduates Night;

Representative Simonian

Paul Bedrosian; his being honored at the Knights of Vartan Graduates Night;

Representative Simonian

Alicia Abdalian; her being honored at the Knights of Vartan Graduates Night;

Representative Simonian

The Graduating Class of St. Rocco School; the successful accomplishment of your graduation from St. Rocco School on June 13, 2001;

Representatives Henseler, Cerra, Cambio,Voccola and Smith

The Honorable George T. Panichas; the honor of your dedicated service to the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII and for your lifelong volunteer service to veterans;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M.Martineau

Jennifer L. Vadeboncoeur, Burrillville High School; your successful accomplishment in receiving the Cox Communications Scholarship for all of your hard work and diligence; Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M.Martineau and the Harrisville Delegation

Jessica Kenerson, South Kingstown High School; your successful accomplishment in receiving the Cox Communications Scholarship for all of your hard work and diligence; Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau and the Wakefield Delegation

Jessica Fortin, Tolman High School; your successful accomplishment in receiving the Cox Communications Scholarship for all of your hard work and diligence; Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau and the Pawtucket Delegation

Amanda J. Falcone, Coventry High School; your successful accomplishment in receiving the Cox Communications Scholarship for all of your hard work and diligence; Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M.Martineau and the Coventry Delegation

Dianne J. Falaguerra, Warwick Veterans High School; your successful accomplishment in receiving the Cox Communications Scholarship for all of your hard work and diligence; Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau and the Warwick Delegation

Elizabeth M. DiPardo, Mount St. Charles Academy; your successful accomplishment in receiving the Cox Communications Scholarship for all of your hard work and diligence; Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau and the Woonsocket Delegation

Stacy C. Cesaro, North Kingstown High School; your successful accomplishment in receiving the Cox Communications Scholarship for all of your hard work and diligence; Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau and the North Kingstown Delegation

Kate C. Brody, Cranston East High School; your successful accomplishment in receiving the Cox Communications Scholarship for all of your hard work and diligence; Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau and the Cranston Delegation

Matthew E. Blanchette, Ponaganset High School; your successful accomplishment in receiving the Cox Communications Scholarship for all of your hard work and diligence; Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau and the Chepachet Delegation

Stephanie Aberger, LaSalle Academy; your successful accomplishment in receiving the Cox Communications Scholarship for all of your hard work and diligence; Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau and the Cranston Delegation

Martin Biancuzzo; the outstanding accomplishment of your graduation from The Wheeler School on June 8th, 2001; Representative Slater

Geraldine Sepe; her retirement after 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Pawtucket School Department and the State of Rhode Island;

Representative Pires

Daniel Samit, Boy Scouts of America; your outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout; Representative Cicilline

Amy Parise, Troop 829, Westerly; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Gold Award from the Girl Scouts of America for accomplishments, leadership and dedication to the community; Representative Thompson

Ocean State Audio; their Grand Re-Opening on Park Avenue on June 16, 2001;

Representative Lanzi

Catherine Monroe, Mount Hope High School; graduating in the top 10 of her class, Treasurer of the National Honor Society and receiving the Hugh O'Brian Leadership Award and the Tennis Sportsmanship Award; Representative Gallison

Kailey Grantham; the distinguished honor of being selected as Little Miss Fourth of July for 2001; Representatives Gallison and Anguilla

Eliza Burnham; the distinguished honor of being selected as Miss Fourth of July for 2001; Representatives Gallison and Anguilla

James and Louisa Briggs; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; Representative Caprio

Lisa Jean Vincent; the successful accomplishment in the graduation from Mets of Shepherd Campus on June 9th, 2001; Representative Sullivan

Robert J. Migneault; his landscaping achievements for the Post Home American Legion Post #10 Willett Avenue, Riverside, Rhode Island;

Representative Sullivan

John Marsland; being the third recipient of the John H. Chafee Rivers Day Award; Representative Iwuc

John Brown, IV; the outstanding achievement of your graduation from Nathanael Greene Elementary School on June 18, 2001; Representative SanBento

Reverend Michael Joseph Najim; your ordination as a priest in the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Providence and the beginning of your ecclesiastical ministry of preaching the Good News of the Lord to the congregations in Rhode Island; Representative Kennedy

Rita C. Michaelson, Co-founder, Providence Community Mediation Center; receiving the Frederick C. Williamson and Harry Kizirian Award for her distinguished service to the cause of equal opportunity and positive intergroup relations; Representative Cicilline

Gene L. Booth, Executive Director, Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights; receiving the Frank C. Williamson and Harry Kizirian Award for his distinguished service to the cause of equal opportunity and positive intergroup relations; Representative Cicilline

Erin Dwyer-Frazier, Classical High School; receiving the 2001 Scholarship for your successfully addressing the essay topic, "How I Would Fight Discrimination";

Representative Cicilline

Suzanne Marie Butson and Robert C. Cunha; the joyous occasion of their Marriage on Saturday, June 2nd, 2001; Representative Amaral

Father Donald J. Bouressa, Pastor Emeritus, St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Narragansett; his retirement after 40 years of dedicated service to the Catholic Church and parishioners ;

Speaker John B. Harwood, Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau and Representative Caprio

Kemi Christen Marie Price; the outstanding achievement of being one of the 5% selected nationally to the "Who's Who" High School list from Feinstein High School;

Representative Williams

Jessica Lynn Weber; the outstanding accomplishment of your graduation from the Babcock Middle School; Representative Thompson

Charles Karboski, Teacher; his retirement after 31 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Nathanael Greene Elementary School and the State of Rhode Island;

Representative San Bento

Beatrice Martini, Teacher; her retirement after 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Nathanael Greene Elementary School and the State of Rhode Island;

Representative San Bento

Susan Caputo, Principal; her tireless and motivated efforts as Principal of Winston Willis Elementary School in helping to expand and enhance the educational horizons for the students;

Representatives Anguilla and Hogan

Colonel Charles Earl; the tribute of having a United States flag flown over the State Capitol to honor his 35 years of meritorious and distinguished military service to the United States of America; Representative Coogan

Harmony Hill School; the joyous celebration of their 25th Anniversary as a Non-Profit Residential Facility for Boys; Representative Carroll

Mildred Kelly "Grandma Millie"; the joyous occasion of her 87th Birthday;

Representative Smith

Audra Medeiros, Coventry High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House HEW Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Katie Petit, St. Mary's Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House HEW Committee as Chairperson for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Danielle Reindeau, St. Raphael Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Special Legislation Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Ricardo DaSilva, Bishop Hendricken High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Corporations Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Felicia Marques, Bishop Keough High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Corporations Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority LeaderGerard M. Martineau

Jeff Dojardin, St. Raphael Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Finance Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Jennifer Svenningsen, Coventry High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Labor Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Joe Doyle, LaSalle Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House HEW Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Joe Nawrocki, Toll Gate High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Corporations Committee as Chairperson for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Brendan McKenna, Bishop Hendricken High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Labor Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Justin King, Rocky Hill School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House HEW Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Katherine Murphy, St. Mary's Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Labor Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Cameron McNamee, LaSalle Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Judiciary Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Ryan Donnell, South Kingstown High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Finance Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Erin Nicole Arcand, Coventry High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Judiciary Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Matt Tarpy, Lincoln High School; being elected as a delegate and serving as House Whip for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001; Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Mollie Richardson, St. Mary's Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving as House Leader for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority LeaderGerard M. Martineau

Matt Clayton, Chariho High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Judiciary Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Katherine Steiner, Bishop Keough High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Special Legislation Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Meghan McFarland, Bayview Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Corporations Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Robert Salmani, St. Raphael School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Corporations Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Lisa Galindo, Bishop Keough High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House HEW Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

David Rotenberg, Rocky Hill School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Corporations Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Rick Barry, Toll Gate High School; being elected as a delegate and serving as Majority Whip for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Michael Hayek, East Greenwich High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Labor Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Adam Weinberg, The Wheeler School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House HEW Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Casey Beaulieu, Lincoln High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Special Legislation Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Bethany St. Germain, Bishop Keough High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Judiciary Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Melissa Pastore, Tolman High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Finance Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Lacy Smith, St. Mary's Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Judiciary Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Brigette Joy, East Greenwich High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Finance Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

David Brodeur, The Wheeler School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Judiciary Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Rachel Golub, Lincoln High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Corporations Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Rebecca Paige, Woonsocket High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Special Legislation Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Carolina Carney, Rocky Hill School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Finance Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Stacy Polubinski, Tolman High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Labor Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B.Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Kerrie Morrison, St. Mary's Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House HEW Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Joe Tavares, East Greenwich High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Special Legislation Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Grant Brown, The Wheeler School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Finance Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Tim Gousie, Lincoln High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Labor Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

The following individuals for being elected as a delegate and serving as a Clerk for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001; Whitney Harding-Smith, The Wheeler School; Paul Terrell, Toll Gate High School; Ashley Riessen, Toll Gate High School; Jamie Wilcox, Toll Gate High School; Emily Lupica, Toll Gate High School; Melissa Hall, Toll Gate High School; Kaitlin McGovern, St. Mary's Academy; Elaina Matook, St. Mary's Academy; Erin Archambault, St. Mary's Academy; Katie Durigan, Cranston West High School; Christina Muzzi, Bishop Keough High School;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Michelle Tiu, Cranston West High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Special Legislation Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Jarret LaFleur, Burrillville High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Labor Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001; Speaker Harwood, Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Katie Petit, St. Mary's Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House HEW Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Dan Geary, Toll Gate High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Finance Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Joe Mawrocki, Toll Gate High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the House Corporations Committee for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Rick Barry, Toll Gate High School; being elected as a delegate and serving as House Conservative Whip for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Jared Parks, The Prout School; being elected as a delegate and serving as House Conservative Leader for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Matt Tarpy, Lincoln High School; being elected as a delegate and serving as House Liberal Whip for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Mollie Richardson, St. Mary's Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving as House Liberal Leader for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Greg Harris, The Prout School; being elected as a delegate and serving as Chief Clerk for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001; Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Steven Sieczkiewicz, The Prout School; being elected as a delegate and serving as Speaker of the House for Model Legislature Day on April 3rd, 2001;

Speaker John John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

The students of Bishop Hendricken High School for their outstanding accomplishment of your graduation on June 8th, 2001;

Representative Carter

Judith A. Morrision; her 25 years of devoted service with the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, formerly the Rhode Island Port Authority;

Representatives Benson, Carter and Henseler

Travis Smith, Jeff Goodman, Brittni Enriquez, Timothy Allen, Maddisson Lennox and Michaela Smith, Kendrick Avenue Elementary School; the outstanding achievement of being named Student of the Month for May 2001;

Representative Picard

Kara Littlefield Troop 636, Exeter/West Greenwich; her outstanding achievement in receiving the Gold Award from the Girl Scouts of America for accomplishments, leadership and dedication to the community;

Representative George

Melanie Steckert, Jaclyn McKenna, Sarah Briggs and Rebecca Breene, Troop 217, Exeter/West Greenwich; her outstanding achievement in receiving the Silver Award from the Girl Scouts of America for accomplishments, leadership and dedication to the community;

Representative George

Gregory J. McCathy, North Providence High School; your outstanding accomplishment of being named to the National and Rhode Island Honor Societies and your graduation on June 7th, 2001;

Representative Schadone

Leo DiMaio, Jr. "Mr. D"; the distinguished honor of receiving the Community Humanitarin Award;

Speaker John B. Harwood

Robert Whitcomb; receiving the All Childrens Theatre's AC Tion Award;

Representative Cicilline

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bucci; the joyous occasion of their Marriage on June 22, 2001;

Representative Lima

Raymond Gannon; being named the Pawtucket P.A.L.'s Man of the Year for 2001;

Representative Kilmartin

Jennifer Golenia; the outstanding accomplishment and academic honor of being named Co-Valedictorian of the Central Falls High School Class of 2001;

Representative Moran, III

Sean Brislin; the outstanding accomplishment and academic honor of being named Co-Valedictorian of the Central Falls High School Class of 2001;

Representative Moran, III

Scotty Secor and Joseph Solomon; your outstanding accomplishment of your graduation from Bishop Hendericken High School on June 8th, 2001;

Representative Naughton

Ann O' Neill; making South County the best place in America to visit;

Representatives Caprio and Lally, Jr.

The Honorable and Mrs. Frank Montanaro; the joyous occasion of the birth of their son, Jake Robert Montanaro;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

Mickey Bailey, Vito Oil; his many years of loyal and dedicated service to the oil business and the Special Care Services to the Elderly and Citizens of District 20;

Representative Almedia

Thomas Puppi, Kristin Noblet, Elizabeth Nabb, Daniel John Hey, Jr., Sarah Fligg, Rebecca DiGregorio, Carris Transue, Jaclyn Thompson, Bryna Sullivan, Joshua McGinley, Rachael Markovitz, Jannell Fillion and Alyson Devaney; your outstanding achievement on being honored at the Narragansett High School 2001 Scholarship and Award Ceremony;

Representatives Caprio and Lally, Jr.

Amy Parise, Troop 829, Westerly her outstanding achievement in receiving the Gold Award from the Girl Scouts of America for accomplishments, leadership and dedication to the community;

Representative Lewiss

Sam Taneto, Peter Firth, Lauren McConaghy, April Valois, Allison Gagne, Meghan Bellows, Katherine Steiner and Sarah Livingston; Tolman High School; your outstanding accomplishment in attaining the Nine Varsity Letter Award;

Speaker John B. Harwood

Agostinho Tavares; your persistence and dedication in gaining United States Citizenship on May 18, 2001;

Representative Henseler

Jorge Campos, Jacqueline Caraballo, Jovan Spearman and Shawn Robertson; your persistence and dedication to education on the occasion of receiving a General Equivalency Diploma;

Representative Hetherington

William and Irene Weston; the joyous celebration of their 45th Wedding Anniversary on June 6, 2001;

Representative Shavers

Antonio Costa, President; 2001 Rhode Island Day of Portugal Committee; the joyous celebration of "2001 Day of Portugal";

Representative Pires

Amy Briggs; 50 years of devoted service as Secretary Treasurer of the Davisville Free Library Association;

Representatives Henseler, Benson and Carter

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Magill; the joyous occasion of your Marriage on Saturday, June 2, 2001;

Representatives Menard and Barr, II

Bryan J. O' Neil; his many years of loyal and devoted service to the Criminal Justice System and the State of Rhode Island;

Representative Shanley, Jr.

George P. "Bing" Fogarty; the distinguished honor of receiving the "Quirk" Institute of Industrial Relations Award by Providence College for his exemplary contributions to the cause of industrial peace;

Representative Shanley, Jr.

Michael Ryan; receiving the Trustee of the Year Award by the Rhode Island Library Association for 2001;

Representative Lewiss

Rose Marie Christina; her retirement on April 27th 2001 after 38 years of loyal and dedicated service as Clerk to the Municipal Court and the Town of Westerly;

Representative Lewiss

Paul D. Lynch; being named Citizen of the Year by the Westerly/Pawcatuck Chamber of Commerce;

Representative Lewiss

Paula Niedmann; her retirement on April 27th 2001 after 22 years of loyal and dedicated service as the Pastor Secretary and Administrator;

Representative Lewiss

Frank A. Mansi, Sr.; the joyous celebration of his 70th birthday on June 11, 2001;

Deputy Speaker Thomas Winfield

Rev. Joseph F. Pranzo, C.S.; the joyous celebration of his 30th Anniversary of Ordination into the Priesthood;

Representative Lima

Lauren Vessella, Lincoln High School; the distinguished honor of being inducted into the Rhode Island Honor Society Class of 2001;

Representatives Barr, II and Menard

Lisseth Arias, Manager~Lady Warriors Central Falls High School; your dedicated teamwork and outstanding skill in winning the Class C Volleyball Championship;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Representative Moran, III

Nic Valliere, Zack Kramers, Dillion Fournier, Dan Conway, Ed Davis, Assistant Coach, David Ballard, Volunteer Coach, 2001 Tiverton Football Team; winning the Division IV Championship for the second year in a row and ending a spectacular season by winning the State Championship;

Representative Amaral

William F. Bundy, Jr., Midshipman; graduating from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science Degree;

Representative Anguilla

Orlando J. Bisbano, Administrator, Orchard View Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; being awarded the "Distinguished Administrator" Award by the American College of Health Care Administrators;

Representative Anguilla

Adelino and Lucilla Costa; serving as "Mordomos" Chief Marshalls for the Holy Ghost Feast at St. Elizabeth's Church;

Representative Anguilla

Nicole O' Connell; winning the Goldwater Scholarship, and being the only Rhode Islander to receive the award for the most promising young scientist in America;

Representative Anguilla

Mr. and Mrs. Fazio Armillotto; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary;

Representative Anguilla

Peter Firth, Tolman High School; your outstanding accomplishment in attaining the Nine Varisty Letter Award;

Speaker John B. Harwood

The individuals of Troop 512, East Providence; their outstanding achievement in receiving the Silver Award from the Girls Scouts of America for accomplishments, leadership and dedication to the community;

Representative Dennigan

Dr. Jorge Alvarez; your retirement after 22 years of dedicated service to the children of the City of Providence;

Representatives Smith and Lima

Florence Traverse; the joyous celebration of her 80th Birthday on June 20, 2001;

Speaker John B. Harwood

Carolyn Benedict - Drew; her dedicated service and many contributions to Family Service and the community;

Representative Shavers

Mother Buella Richardson; the joyous celebration of her 80th Birthday on June 7th, 2001;

Representative Abdullah-Odiase

Lieutenant Brendan Joseph Carroll and Lieutenant Andrew Robin; their graduation from the United States Military Academy at West Point on June 2, 2001;

Representatives Carroll and Malik

Michael J. Kowalski, President Tiffany & Co.; the Founding Ceremony for the new Tiffany manufacturing facility on May 30, 2001;

Representatives Iwuc, Reilly, Moran, III and Menard

George and Kathy Curtis; the joyous and momentous occasion of their Silver Wedding Anniversary on May 30th 2001;

Representative Garvey

Joseph Corrente; being named an outstanding senior for making Cranston a better place for all residents;

Representative Lanzi

Kathleen M. Dickenson, Newport School Department; her 30 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the field of education;

Representative Maher

The students of Narragansett High School; your outstanding achievement on being honored at the Narragansett high School 2001 Scholarship and Award Ceremony;

Representatives Caprio and Lally, Jr.

Patricia Rakovic; the honor and distinction of being chosen to receive the Technology Grant being awarded by EDS on June 5, 2001;

Representative Watson

Erin Dwyer-Frazier - Classical High School 2001 Scholarship Recipient; successfully addressing the essay topic "How I would fight discrimination", in addition to being 2001 Scholarship Recipient;

Representative Cicilline

Gene Z. Booth, Executive Director, RI Commission for Human Rights; distinguished service to the cause of equal opportunity and positive intergroup relations;

Representative Cicilline

Rita C. Michaelson, Co-Founder, Providence Community Mediation Center 2001 Award Recipient; distinguished service to the cause of equal opportunity as well as positive intergroup relations;

Representative Cicilline

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.


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