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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N

RECOGNIZING AND THANKING CHRISTOPHER VAIORA FOR HIS OUTSTANDING

EFFORTS DURING THE BLIZZARD OF 2013

     Introduced By: Senator Frank S. Lombardi

     Date Introduced: February 28, 2013

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

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     WHEREAS, The Blizzard of 2013 delivered a snowstorm that walloped the Northeast

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with more than 3 feet of snow in some areas and released winds that hit 60 miles per hour; and

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     WHEREAS, Workers from the Department of Transportation, municipal DPW workers,

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and independent contractors worked around the clock to maintain our roadways, but were not

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always able to assist stranded motorists; and

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     WHEREAS, Like a white knight to the rescue, Christopher Vaiora saw an opportunity to

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make a difference to people trapped in their cars. He risked his own well-being by unselfishly

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helping stranded motorists just when they needed it most; and

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     WHEREAS, Sir Winston Churchill observed “We make a living by what we get, we

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make a life by what we give.” Christopher Vaiora opened his heart as he extended a helping hand

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and demonstrated to all Rhode Islanders what being a good neighbor truly means; now, therefore

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be it

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

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hereby thanks and applauds the generous efforts of Christopher Vaiora during the Blizzard of

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2013. We furthermore wish him continued health, happiness, and success in all his future

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endeavors; and be it further

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

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Christopher Vaiora.

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