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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2018

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

     Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, and Filippi

     Date Introduced: May 29, 2018

     Referred To: House read and passed

WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House that certain persons and organizations

are deserving of commendation; and

     Ryan X. Babas-Corvelo, Zahra N. Barbosa, Jadason Brito, Evie L. Cabral, Carina Cano,

Kylie S. Charon, Jeffrey D. DeBritto, David M. Ferreira, Joseph Justus Figueroa, Josiah D.

Gillard, Dante I. Guziejka, Roger C. Henriques, Keegan N. Kryla, Joshua David Lee, Danielson

Lobo, Colleen E. Martinez, Joyce Nimely, Nicholas M. Senecal, Fatoumata B. Sidibe, Camila

Uriona, Badara M. Bajinan, Anderson F. Barros Lobo, Kyleigh C. Brogna, James R. Carrara,

J'Lah S. Cassell, Hewen Chen, Alton B. Donmo, Jose P. Garcia, Nadia J. Gomes, Aileen

Gonzalez Urena, Nevaeh Jean, Lamar W. Knight, Alexandria M. LaChapelle, Andrick E. Leitao,

Eysis J. Lopes, Eric S. Martinez, Lila M. Nascimento, Grey S. Perez, Anthony Rolando Pineda,

M'Ariyah M. Reyes-Symonds, Lilyanna D. Rodrigues, Melany E. Silva, Ciliyah A. Baker, Patrick

M. Baptista, Markell J. Boardlley, Dazayah M. Cosme, Anthony J. Cruz, Kelsy A. DaRosa,

Madison R. Deblois, Alexsandro M. Dos Santos, Azul Granillo, Gaby C. Lopez, Giovanni P.

Miranda, Luis M. Monteira, Jbril M. Ngom, Kyla L. Pina, Alexandro G. Pires, Raoul Poulard,

Janaysha M. Ribeiro, Daemiyon Rosa, Cesar Santiago, Alexia L. Vasquez, Suphia Zhang,

Nathanael Greene Elementary School; your participation at the "Moving On Celebration" on June

14, 2018, for your outstanding academic achievement and successful completion of the 5th Grade

at Nathanael Greene Elementary School;

      Representative Tobon

     Patricia Lucciola, Art Teacher, North Providence High School; your outstanding efforts

to develop the artistic talents of your students at North Providence High School;

      Representative O'Brien

     Krystal Baez, North Providence High School; your outstanding artistic talent and entering

your Acrylic Painting "Wild One" in the 2018 U.S. Senator Jack Reed High School Arts

Competition;

      Representative O'Brien

     Megan Hoxie, North Providence High School; your outstanding artistic talent and

entering your Acrylic Painting "Rough" in the 2018 U.S. Senator Jack Reed High School Arts

Competition;

      Representative O'Brien

     Amari Machado, North Providence High School; your outstanding artistic talent and

entering your Acrylic Painting "Petey" in the 2018 U.S. Senator Jack Reed High School Arts

Competition;

      Representative O'Brien

     Captain David J. Cairrao, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinction and honor of being

promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief Lieutenant in the Pawtucket Fire Department on May 22,

2018;

      Representative Johnston

     David P. Reed, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinction and honor of being promoted

to the rank of Captain in the Pawtucket Fire Department on May 22, 2018;

      Representative Johnston

     Firefighter Mark C. Dunn, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinction and honor of being

promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in the Pawtucket Fire Department on May 22, 2018;

      Representative Johnston

     Firefighter Matthew B.T.A. Ream, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinction and honor

of being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in the Pawtucket Fire Department on May 22, 2018;

      Representative Johnston

     Firefighter Paul F. Guay, Pawtucket Fire Department; the distinction and honor of being

promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in the Pawtucket Fire Department on May 22, 2018;

      Representative Johnston

     Judianne P. Point; your retirement after 32 years of dedicated and faithful service to the

students and faculty of the Barrington Public Schools;

      Representative Hearn

     Pauline Silva, Director of Administration and Finance, Bristol-Warren Regional School

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District; your retirement after many years of faithful service to the students of the Bristol-Warren

area providing an educational environment in which students are challenged, excellence is

expected and differences are valued;

      Representatives Donovan, Marshall and Knight

     Rhode Island Yacht Club; the One Hundred Forty Third Commissioning of the Rhode

Island Yacht Club on June 2, 2018;

      Representative McNamara

     Kristen Costa, Special Education Teacher, B.F. Norton Elementary School; the

distinction and prestigious honor of being named Cumberland School Department 2018 Teacher

of the Year;

      Representative Ackerman, Marszalkowski and Mc Laughlin

     Isabelle A. Slowick; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 90th Birthday on May

30, 2018;

      Representative Casey

     Clara McBride, Jane O. Freiman, Michael C. Lamontagne, Harrison B. Martin,

Barrington High School; the outstanding achievement and prestigious honor of receiving the 2018

National Merit Scholarship for your commitment and dedication to academic excellence;

      Representative Hearn

     Grace T. Connolly, La Salle Academy; the outstanding achievement and prestigious

honor of receiving the corporate sponsored 2018 National Merit Scholarship for your

commitment and dedication to academic excellence;

      Representative Hearn

     Allyson R. Grant, Barrington High School; the outstanding achievement and prestigious

honor of receiving the corporate sponsored 2018 National Merit Scholarship for your

commitment and dedication to academic excellence;

      Representative Hearn

     Holly Speranza, Frenchtown Elementary School; the outstanding achievement of Placing

2nd in the Grades K-2 Category in the American Heart Association 2018 PE and ME contest

focusing on the importance of physical education and a healthy body/healthy mind;

      Representative Giarrusso

     Wes Hartman, Henry Barnard School; the outstanding achievement of Placing 1st in the

Grades K-2 Category in the American Heart Association 2018 PE and ME contest focusing on

the importance of physical education and a healthy body/healthy mind;

      Representative Giarrusso

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     Raia Henry, The Learning Community Charter School; the outstanding achievement of

Placing 3rd in the Grades K-2 Category in the American Heart Association 2018 PE and ME

contest focusing on the importance of physical education and a healthy body/healthy mind;

      Representative Giarrusso

     Wendi Berman; the distinguished honor of being named Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal

2017 Employee of the Year;

      Speaker Mattiello

     Ryan Kimmerlein, Loyola University Class of 2018; the outstanding academic

achievement of your graduation from Loyola University Class of 2018 with the distinction of

Magna Cum Laude Honors;

      Representative Tanzi

     Fr. Robert Marciano; Thank you for offering the Invocation at the Rhode Island House of

Representatives Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day and honoring those

who sacrificed their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces;

      Representative Vella-Wilkinson

     SRA Violeta Cruz Del Valle; Thank you for singing the National Anthem at the Rhode

Island House of Representatives Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day and

honoring those who sacrificed their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces;

      Representative Vella-Wilkinson

     Director Kasim Yarn (USN/RET); Thank you for offering the Keynote Speech at the

Rhode Island House of Representatives Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of Memorial

Day and honoring those who sacrificed their lives while serving in the United States Armed

Forces;

      Representative Vella-Wilkinson

     Michael Jackson; Thank you for your performance of Taps on the bugle at the Rhode

Island House of Representatives Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day and

honoring those who sacrificed their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces;

      Representative Vella-Wilkinson

     Alcino Almieda, Americo C. Andreano, Richard Bartlett, Philip Berard, Roy Charlette,

Anthony Ciaramello, Raymond Custy, William Duba, Morris Dumont, Raymond Dwyer, Richard

Fazzio, Albert Golato, Norman Gray, Sr., William Harter, Robert Jaworski, Robert Mason,

Harold Palmer, Horace Pereira, Roland Poirier, Louis Pugliese, Edward Richards, Clarence

Schrader, James F. Siddall, Joseph Singleton; the distinguished honor of your participation in the

Honor Flight "Sierra" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Association for your dedicated

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and faithful service to the United States of America;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Michael Treadwell, Derek Santa Lucia, Daniel Hartley, Ebony DeJesus; the distinguished

honor of your participation in the Honor Flight "Sierra" sponsored by the Rhode Island Fire

Chiefs Association and your commitment to assisting our brave men and women of the United

States Armed Forces;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     Pablo Perez; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 54th Birthday on May 22, 2018;

      Representative Perez

     Victor Lawrence Adams III, Hasan H. Al-Jburi, Jaafar H. Al-Jburi, Wenona Lyn

Alexander, Nathan Robert Allen, Michael Alves, Caitlin Marie Amore, Joseph Jude Andrade,

Aaron Chester Antczak, Enrique Carlos Arroyo, Vincent M. Arsenault, Gary C. Avedisian, Ryan

Austin Barker, Emily Mae Barnes, Orekale Barron, Christina Marie Barry, Kyle Henry Beach III,

Jordyn Marie Beaudreau, Jace Alfred Beecher, Joshua Thomas Belleville, Christian Michael

Beltran, Dianne Rachael Bennett, Giana Belle Bennett, Summer L. Bennett, Nicholas Ryan

Berardis, Nathan Michael Bishop, Caileigh Claire Blackmer, Emily Rene Blanchette, Jeremy

Andrew Bonin-Kwasny, Brian E. Bourgault, Alexander J. Bricault, Clarissa Jean Briggs, Ciara

Brindamour, Daniel Scott Brodeur, William D. Brogna, Shelby Louise Brooks, A.J. Michael

Brousseau, Elizabeth Morgan Brousseau, Jaylan Michael Brout, Emily Katherine Brynes,

Kassandra Cabana, Richard A. Cady, Anthony M. Calise, Trevoy J. Campbell, Patrice Shannon

Canning, Madeline Anna Capaldi, Brian Edmund Carley, Ryan Christopher Carlson, Jon Michael

Carpetis, Devin Christian Carroll, Matthew David Carter, Kamren Louis Catucci, Nicholas

Steven Cehelsky, Jakob Chille, Alex James Christina, Kristopher Sean Clements, Brandon J.

Clifford, Nicholas Robert Coffey, Jade Margaret Coico, Grace Bell Cole, Richard A. Cole, Ryan

Daniel Conley, Zachary Brice Corey, Jacob J. Costello, Courtney Mae Crothers, Collin J.

Csoszor, Julie Mary Davis, Datyn Andre Deasley, Jacob P. Delisle, Eric John DeMenezes, Kristin

Eliza Denbow, Brianna Rose DeRobbio, Zachary T. DeSilva, Kenedie A. Desjean, Sean Devlin,

Kelsey Makayla DiCarlo, Sarah Elizabeth Dickinson, Shane Andrew Diel, Anthony Michael

DiGiorgio, Samantha Anne Dougan, Nico George Doyle, Emma Rose Duffney, Elizabeth Rose

Catherine Duran, Daniel Michael Thomas Dwyer Jr., Sean M. Egan, Andrew J. Ekroth, Mark R.

Erickson, Frank Faiola, Robert Agostino Fargnoli Jr., Aidan Paul Ferns, Maximilian S. Fields,

Christa Lynn Fitzsimmons, Landon Wade Flanary, Juan Carlos Flores, Gabriella Nicole Florio,

Brandon P. Fogarty, Victoria Susan Foss, Christopher Ryan Foster, William K. Fox, Brandon

Scott Franco, Quinn Ashley Freeman, Leah Rolande-Leith Games, Leo William George, James

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Peter Germano, Joseph P. Germano, Matthew Ryan Giarusso, Kayla Cheryl Gilheany, Hanna

Marie Given, Anthony Gomes, Zoey Starr Goodrow, Kaylee Ann Gray, Mary Josephine

Greenwell, Alexander C. Guevara, Jaasiel Guzman, Connor Gannon Haley, Sara Elizabeth

Hathaway, Dauntay Lakota Hays, Christopher S. Hazard, Marc Manuel Hernandez, Jillian

Christina Higgins, Lexie Higgins, Timothy Joseph Hoard, Juliette Hoernle, Sean Mathew Hogan,

Kailey Bryce Houlihan, Alexandria Michelle Hummell, Angel Tyle Hunter, Yeeun Jang, Fatima

Javed, Noah Jon Kane, Stephanie Marie Kellerman, Jacklyn D. Kelly, Isabel Grace Kennedy,

Vincent Anthony Kowalski, Nicholas B. Kucinski, Maxwell Timothy Laiter, Liam McCarthy

LaPierre, Nathan Michael Laprocina, Michael Trevor Lautieri, Merrick Thomas Leach, Alexis

Michelle LeBelle, Taylor A. Lemoi, Dylan P. Lemoine, Kendra Marie Levine, Mya Ashley

Linchitz, Robert John Lisi, Olivia Lopez, Janell Jordan Lussier, Hui Xin Mai (Xinnie), Aleigha

Sabrina Maletesta, Anthony Joseph Malone, Natalie Bradstreet Mann, Sarah Elizabeth Marcello,

Justine Dawn Marcos, Meaghan Victoria Marcus, Abigail E. Martin, Matthew Martinez, Anthony

Martins, Sophia Caroline Maynard, Shannon Mary McCamish, Colleen Margaret McGrath, Kiley

Maria Medeiros, Giovanni Anthony Meleo, Kimberly Catherine Mendez, Damien Mykel

Mendoza, Jordan Olivia Mernick, Jayden Roy Messier, Jarrett Miller, Noah Aron Moan, Alanna

Morrison, Ethan D. Motaco, Sophia Mouritsen, Alexis Miranda Mulvey, Caeleb Isaiah Murray,

Alexia M. Nicholas, Terrelle Joseph Nicholson, Tyler Jordan Niemi, Katherine Rose Norman,

Hannah Joy Northup, Maxim Alexander O'Neill, Dahamelis M. Ocando Pineda, Emily Marie

Oliver, Alexander Vincent Ortez, Anthony James Pacheco, Dylan J. Palmiotti, Elizabeth Marie

Pauley, Nicholas Lorenzo Petrone, Steven Trung Hieu V Pham, Qyon Pichardo, Samantha

Podgorski, Tabitha Rose Polce, Emily Ann Ponte, Gianna Marie Prata, Elijah Thomas Prestly,

James Allen Redman, Grace Luciana Reed, Kessandra Helen Regine, William Allen Reupert,

Jacob Anthony Rey, Nikolas Reygadas, David Alejandro Roa, Joel Jordon Roache, Eric M.

Roderick, Noah Rodriguez, Elyce Romero, Victoria Jones Rooney, Megan N. Rosa, Corinne

Gabriella Rosario, Eric Alexis Ruiz, Lakshinee Rungadoo, Hannah Morgan Sacilowski, Ava N.

Sammartino, Athena Maria Sampalis, Nathanael Scott Santagata, Christian Santiago, Patrick

Saraiva, Emma Seidenberg, Rosebud Lynn Sherman, Felicia Nicole Silva, Kendra K. Silvia,

Haley Elizabeth Marie Simmons, Alexander Robert Sinapi, Mia Evelyn Sinapi, Ashleigh Lynn

Smith, Maddison Jo Anna Smith, Orane Delano Smith, Stephanie M. Soares, Justin Robert

Spencer, Aedan Still, Ashley Elizabeth Stone, Leah Dyann Stravinsky, Devon J.B. Sweet, Kyle

James Tamboe, Joseph R. Tanzi, Robert Frederick Tapp III, Brian Matthew Tavares, Jacob Ryan

Thibeault, Julian Phillip Tillett, Katelyn M. Tracy, lzabella Thanh True Tran, Camryn Regan

Underwood, Xou Vang, Anthony M Vann, Cory Richard Vickers, William Vitali, Kyle Richard

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Viti, Nicholas Jon Wager, Matthew Edward Walsh, Justin Ware, Scott James Watterson,

Alexandra Cassidy Werner, Kalen Rose Whitney, Madison Edith Wiech, James Wilde, Jazmyn L.

Williams, Jessica Grace Williams, Alexandra Faith Winsor, Tollgate High School; the

outstanding academic achievement of your graduation from Toll Gate High School Class of 2018

on June 5, 2018;

Representatives Vella-Wilkinson, McNamara,

Bennett and Solomon

     Maritza Gomez "Best Mother in the World"; the joyous an momentous occasion of your

62nd Birthday on May 24, 2018;

      Representative Perez

     John Chan, Tom Ghent, Lloyd Kaplan, James Montgomery, Paul Murphy, Andrew Polin,

Bob Morrissey, LeRoy Bennett, Mike Renzi; the distinguished honor and outstanding musical

achievement of being inducted into the 2018 Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame

      Representative Messier

     Jose Barros; your retirement after many years of outstanding and dedicated service as a

staff member in the Ivy Room at Brown University;

      Representative Hull

     Beverly C. Adams; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 90th Birthday on

November 24, 2018;

      Representative Hearn

     Kathryn Burke, Siena College; the prestigious honor and outstanding academic

achievement of being inducted into the Siena College Alpha Kappa Alpha Honor Society;

      Representative Shanley

     Cameron Brennan, Lasell College; the outstanding academic achievement of being

named to the Lasell College Spring Semester 2018 Dean's List;

      Representative Shanley

     Shannon Coffey, Fordham University Class of 2018; the outstanding academic

achievement of your graduation from Fordham University Class of 2018 and the distinguished

honor of being inducted in Phi Kappa Phi;

      Representative Shanley

     Benjamin F. Hodges; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 50th Birthday on May

24, 2018;

      Representative Mendonca

     Francis X. Mendonca, Jr.; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 60th Birthday on

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May 25, 2018;

      Representative Mendonca

     Daryl G. Jent, Sr. 1SG, USA(R), Hope High School JROTC, Angel Garcia (grade 9),

Adrian Flores (grade 11), Brianna Chamorro (Grade 10), Steven Garcia (grade 11) and Lorenzo

Hernandez (grade 12), the Hope High School Color Guard; thank you for your participation in the

R.I. House of Representatives Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day and

honoring those who sacrifice their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces;

      Representatives Vella-Wilkinson and Lancia

     Amanda Vetelino, Teacher Hope High School; thank you for leading the Pledge of

Allegiance at the R.I. House of Representatives Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of

Memorial Day and honoring those who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces;

      Representatives Vella-Wilkinson and Lancia

     Hamlet Paulino, Ivan Abreu and Jose Cortorreal; Hope High School JROTC; thank you

for participating in the R.I. House of Representatives Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary

of Memorial Day and the outstanding achievement of being awarded an $80,000 Scholarship for

your college education;

      Representatives Vella-Wilkinson and Lancia

     Brianna Auld, Nolan Burke, Brady Columbare, Jada Costa Cortes, Stephanie Freitas,

Christian Galzin, Elliot Garcia, Evan Garneau, Giavanna Gillheeney, Nathan Giusti, Jayla Hall,

Kenadee Houle, Antonio Imad, Nicholas Iozzi Bamber, Ibu Kah, Victoria Leowe Newton, Isaac

Lushen, Jovani Muscatelli, Jackai Nathaniel, Adrien Pulliam, Mark Sans Souci, Logan Santos,

Vincent Wansing, Surrayah Wilson, Maximus Tonelli, Larimar Abdulraouf, Jayden Baptista,

Julian Barcelos, Yvette Bolduc, Jake Capotosto, Santyno Cruz, Basit Ganiyu, Demetrius Gatlin,

Dorian Gladding, Armani Hoopis, Fiona Jevne, Katherine Morales Orellana, Marcus Munroe,

Noah Parrillo, Gabby Paulino Cabrera, Alexis Peno, Seth Pimentel, Alana Quinonez, Camden

Reed, Alex Rodriguez, Enrique Suarez, Jelianys Gonzalez, Nathaniel Wiggins, Zachery

Hockhousen, Denizia Teixeira, Marisa Cotrone and Daria Argenti, Grade 4 Teachers, Centerdale

Elementary School; your visit to the Rhode Island State House on May 24, 2018 and participating

in a Mock Session of the Rhode Island House of Representatives;

      Representative O'Brien

     Commander Michael Babula, Deputy Police Chief, Warwick Police Department; your

retirement after 35 years of dedicated and faithful service protecting the life and property for the

people of the City of Warwick, Rhode Island;

      Representative McNamara

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     Tiverton Veterans of Foreign Wars; 2018 Memorial Day and Veterans of the Global War

on Terror and the opportunity to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in

service to our nation;

      Representative Edwards

     Raphael Okelola, Nigerian Community of Rhode Island; the distinguished honor and

privilege of being elected President of the Nigerian Community of Rhode Island;

      Representative Diaz

     Olabamiji Abimbola, Nigerian Community of Rhode Island; the distinguished honor and

privilege of being elected 1st Vice President of the Nigerian Community of Rhode Island;

      Representative Diaz

     Nkolika Onye, Nigerian Community of Rhode Island; the distinguished honor and

privilege of being elected 2nd Vice President of the Nigerian Community of Rhode Island;

      Representative Diaz

     Chijoke Njoku, Nigerian Community of Rhode Island; the distinguished honor and

privilege of being elected Secretary of the Nigerian Community of Rhode Island;

      Representative Diaz

     Kamil Onipede, Nigerian Community of Rhode Island; the distinguished honor and

privilege of being elected Assistant Secretary of the Nigerian Community of Rhode Island;

      Representative Diaz

     Victor Adewusi, Nigerian Community of Rhode Island; the distinguished honor and

privilege of being elected Treasurer of the Nigerian Community of Rhode Island;

      Representative Diaz

     Charles Adebiyi, Nigerian Community of Rhode Island; the distinguished honor and

privilege of being elected Financial Secretary of the Nigerian Community of Rhode Island;

      Representative Diaz

     Lekan Oyetayo, Nigerian Community of Rhode Island; the distinguished honor and

privilege of being elected Public Relation Officer of the Nigerian Community of Rhode Island;

      Representative Diaz

     Morris Akinfolarin, Nigerian Community of Rhode Island; the distinguished honor and

privilege of being elected Assistant Public Relation Officer of the Nigerian Community of Rhode

Island;

      Representative Diaz

     Matthew E. Scardace, Nicholas A. Soares, Boy Scout Troop 53, Narragansett Council;

the distinction and honor of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for

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your commitment and dedication to the values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness;

      Representative O'Brien

     Abigail Agnew, Johnston High School, S, Social Science; the outstanding achievement of

being a "2018 Senior Gold Medalist" at the Rhode Island Academic Decathlon challenging

Rhode Island's top high school seniors who best demonstrate the spirit of academic excellence;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Shekarchi

     Jeremiah Garcia, Classical High School, V, Math; the outstanding achievement of being a

"2018 Senior Gold Medalist" at the Rhode Island Academic Decathlon challenging Rhode

Island's top high school seniors who best demonstrate the spirit of academic excellence;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Shekarchi

     Peter Iwamoto, East Greenwich High School, V, Math; the outstanding achievement of

being a "2018 Senior Gold Medalist" at the Rhode Island Academic Decathlon challenging

Rhode Island's top high school seniors who best demonstrate the spirit of academic excellence;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Shekarchi

     Benjamin Budway, Johnston High School, H, Speech; the outstanding achievement of

being a "2018 Senior Gold Medalist" at the Rhode Island Academic Decathlon challenging

Rhode Island's top high school seniors who best demonstrate the spirit of academic excellence;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Shekarchi

     Todd Polando, La Salle Academy, S, Speech, Interview; the outstanding achievement of

being a "2018 Senior Gold Medalist" at the Rhode Island Academic Decathlon challenging

Rhode Island's top high school seniors who best demonstrate the spirit of academic excellence;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Shekarchi;;

     Emily Palumbo, North Providence High School, H, Interview; the outstanding

achievement of being a "2018 Senior Gold Medalist" at the Rhode Island Academic Decathlon

challenging Rhode Island's top high school seniors who best demonstrate the spirit of academic

excellence;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Shekarchi

     Dylan Temel, Mitchell Boyer, Jaidan Idarraga, Yongyuan Huang, Bishop Hendricken

High School Academic Decathlon Team; the outstanding achievement of winning the "2018

Rhode Island Academic Decathlon" and the distinction of being a "Senior Gold Medalist" as one

of Rhode Island's high school seniors who best demonstrate the spirit of academic excellence;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Shekarchi

     A. Alden Pratt, Ryan Murphy, Harris Gazder, Mitchell Boyer, Timothy Dziekan, Sister

Carol Anne Murray (coach), Bishop Hendricken High School Academic Decathlon Team; the

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outstanding achievement of winning the "2018 Rhode Island Academic Decathlon";

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Shekarchi

     Jacob D. Dupre, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 53, Providence; the distinction and honor

of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and

dedication to the values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness;

      Representative Ranglin-Vassell

     Members of the Governor Elisha Dyer Camp No. 7, Rhode Island Department Sons of

Union Veterans of the Civil War; The 2018 Memorial Day Sesquicentennial Ceremony at

Pocasset Cemetery in Cranston, and honoring the man and women who made the ultimate

sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces;

      Speaker Mattiello

     Mayor Joseph J. Solomon, Warwick; The City of Warwick Living Tribute

commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day and honoring the men and women who

have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces;

      Representative Vella-Wilkinson

     Samantha Natalie Aguiar, University of Rhode Island Class of 2018; the outstanding

achievement of your graduation from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science

Degree in Business Administration and Major in Accounting;

      Representative Diaz

     Sophie Brusini, Sydney Campbell, Troy Caron, Olivia Casper, Ana Chelidze, Abigail

Clarke, Evelyn Clement, Jacob Connolly, Ella DiTraglia, Anna Durfey, Chloe Euston, Colin

Fain, Alexandra Fay, Amelia Gaffney, Griffin Gee, Baya Ginsburg, Gabriella Giuliano, Emily

Golding, Sara Gomez, Paige Handley, Accalia Hangan, Saloni Jain, Yehia Kader, Audrey Kling,

Jake Lehoullier, Ellye Lennon, Evan Macaulay, Matthew Marcaccio, Zoe Meier, Sadie Moore,

Carson Paull, Maxwell Reed, Emily Russell, Ella Saint, Gerardo Santizo, Caroline Shea,

Samantha Shorr, Jake Shunney, Michaela Shunney, Lila Somvanshi, Kendal Stearns, Corey

Szabo, Andrea Tactacan, Stephen Timperley, Alexandra Warren, Brady Watson, Julia Xu, Archie

R. Cole Middle School; the prestigious academic achievement of being named to the "2018

National Junior Honor Society";

      Representative Giarrusso

     Carolina Lama; the joyous and momentous occasion of celebrating a Happy Birthday on

May 25, 2018;

      Representative Diaz

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

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     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 be and hereby is respectfully requested to

transmit a properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.

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