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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 Morgan

     Date Introduced: June 05, 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

     Jamy Pineda, Rhode Island College Class of 2018; the outstanding academic achievement

of your graduation from Rhode Island College Class of 2018 with a Bachelor Degree in Social

Work;

      Representative Diaz

     Jasmin Pineda, Rhode Island College Class of 2018; the outstanding academic

achievement of your graduation from Rhode Island College Class of 2018 with a Bachelor

Degree in Speech Pathology;

      Representative Diaz

     Ben Dube, Owen Dubois, Deven Grant, Kameron Chartier, Meghan Stevens, Brenden

Silvia, Emile Caron, Declan Eddy, Ryan Walsh, Meaghan Marcoux, Megan Stevens, Natalia

Yearby, Eva Carnevale, Kaelyn Helm, Thao Nguyen, Elison Decarvalho, Devony Omweg,

Alyson Paux; North Smithfield High School; the outstanding achievement of winning the State of

Rhode Island 2018 "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" and representing Rhode

Island in the We the People National Competition;

      Representative Newberry

     Jessica Daltorio, Kaylee Goyette, Jillian Hoppe, Connor McMullin, North Smithfield

High School; the outstanding achievement of Placing 1st at the 2018 Rhode Island National

History Day and representing Rhode Island at the National History Day Competition being held

at the University of Maryland from June 11-14, 2018;

      Representative Newberry

     Commander James McGuire, Rhode Island Department Sons of Union Veterans of the

Civil War; The 2018 Sesquicentennial of Memorial Day at the Soldier and Sailors Veteran

Monument honoring the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in

the United States Armed Forces;

      Speaker Mattiello

     Tyler Hetu, Lasell College Class of 2018; the outstanding academic achievement of your

graduation from Lasell College Class of 2018 on May 12, 2018;

      Representative Casey

     The Farrar Family; honoring and remembering William T. Farrar (posthumously) for his

bravery, faithful service and sacrifice by paying the ultimate price for the freedoms we all hold so

dear in the United States of America;

      Representative Marshall

     Steve Brosnihan, Founder, Good Night Lights at Hasbro Children's Hospital; your

outstanding and dedicated service to the patients of Hasbro Children's Hospital as the Founder of

the Good Night Lights Program and the prestigious honor of receiving the 2018 Jefferson Award;

      Representatives Donovan and Marshall

     Peter and Melinda Gerard; the distinguished honor of receiving the Noreen Stonor

Drexler Education 2018 Friends of Education Award;

      Representative Carson

     Sail Newport; the distinguished honor of receiving the Noreen Stonor Drexler Education

2018 Partner in Education Award;

      Representative Carson

     Mitchell and Jennifer Jackson; the distinguished honor of receiving the Noreen Stonor

Drexler Education 2018 Unsung Heroes in Education Award;

      Representative Carson

     Joseph Ricciutti, Collin Green, Noah Guarriello, Myles Point, Thomas Ricciutti, Jake

Conley, Calder Wencek, Andrew Estus, Rob Skokowski, Micah Knowles, Boy Scout Troop 1,

Kingston; 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;

      Representatives Fogarty, Tanzi, McEntee and Filippi

     Tova Ibbotson, Collin Signoriello, Damien DeGala, Remy Escher, Kristen Kendera,

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Bennett Flanagan, Aidan Cabral, Mackenzie Maitland, Isabel Carvalho, Evan Costa, Tiverton

High School Class of 2018; the outstanding academic achievement of being named a Tiverton

High School Class of 2018 Top Ten Student;

      Representative Edwards

     Mercedes Torres; your retirement after 32 years of dedicated and faithful service to the

students and faculty of the Alfred Lima, Sr. Elementary School;

      Representative Lombardi

     Peter Rios, KC Perry, Ferdinand Rodriguez-Vega, Central High School; your retirement

after many years of faithful service to the students of the City of Providence by inspiring learning,

academic excellence and supporting their paths to success;

      Representative Ranglin-Vassell

     Riddhi Jay Adhiya, Barrington High School; your 3 years of outstanding and honorable

service as the Student Representative on the Barrington Education Foundation;

      Representative Hearn

     Christopher Michael Sarli, Barrington High School; your 1 year of outstanding and

honorable Service as the Student Representative on the Barrington School Committee as well as 3

years of dedicated service as the Barrington High School STAT Team Leader;

      Representative Hearn

     Michael Giovanni Sanguiliano, Barrington High School; your 4 years of dedication to the

Eagles News Network and serving 3 years as Anchor and your 3 years of outstanding service on

the Barrington High School STAT Team;

      Representative Hearn

     Victoria Adegboyega, Sara Antaya, Oscar Cabral, Amilcar Coutinho-Amado, Maurice

Francois, Samantha Galvao, Kevin Hernandez, Emily Martins, Artur "AJ" Monteiro, Adeshewa

Oladipo, Bryce Rodrigues, Allannah Rodriguez, Andrew Rodriguez, Elijah Saydee, Amber Soto,

Jolene Tengbeh, Andrew Wolowicz, George Yeboah, Woodlawn Catholic Regional School Class

of 2018; the outstanding academic achievement of your graduation from the 8th Grade at

Woodlawn Catholic Regional School Class of 2018 on June 11, 2018;

      Representative Tobon

     Ziyadah Abioye, Christian Anderson, Lyla Coakley, Londyn Dailey-Woods, Elian

Ferreras, Ayanna Robinson-Gass, Jordyn Jackson, Abraham Kamara, Da'Sorn Richardson,

Christian Simas, Isabel Tavares-Stein; the outstanding achievement of your graduation from

Roger Williams Day Care Center Class of 2018 and discovering your inner Strength through

Creativity, Exploration and Play;

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      Representatives Almeida and Williams

     Kamryn Voutes and Kelly Gorman, Barrington High School; the outstanding

achievement of winning the 2018 Rhode Island Science Olympiad and receiving a Silver Medal

in the Anatomy Category;

      Representative Hearn

     Josh Guertler and Izzy Connor, Barrington High School; the outstanding achievement of

winning the 2018 Rhode Island Science Olympiad and receiving a Silver Medal in the Astronomy

Category;

      Representative Hearn

     Ryan Brady and Sam Wohlever, Barrington High School; the outstanding achievement of

winning the 2018 Rhode Island Science Olympiad and receiving a Gold Medal in the Chemistry

Lab Category;

      Representative Hearn

     Amy Zhao and Kelly Gorman, Barrington High School; the outstanding achievement of

winning the 2018 Rhode Island Science Olympiad and receiving a Silver Medal in the Disease

Detectives Category;

      Representative Hearn

     Sam Wohlever and Amy Zhao, Barrington High School; the outstanding achievement of

winning the 2018 Rhode Island Science Olympiad and receiving a Silver Medal in the Dynamic

Planet Category;

      Representative Hearn

     Eliot Laidlaw, Conor McGartoll and Jack Kelty, Barrington High School; the outstanding

achievement of winning the 2018 Rhode Island Science Olympiad and receiving a Gold Medal in

the Experimental Design Category;

      Representative Hearn

     Eliot Laidlaw and Sam Chavez, Barrington High School; the outstanding achievement of

winning the 2018 Rhode Island Science Olympiad and receiving a Gold Medal in the Fermi

Questions Category;

      Representative Hearn

     Ryan Brady and Amy Zhao, Barrington High School; the outstanding achievement of

winning the 2018 Rhode Island Science Olympiad and receiving a Gold Medal in the Forensics

Category;

      Representative Hearn

     Ben Bazyk and Callan Whitney, Barrington High School; the outstanding achievement of

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winning the 2018 Rhode Island Science Olympiad and receiving a Silver Medal in the Game On

Category;

      Representative Hearn

     Callan Whitney and Sam Chaves, Barrington High School; the outstanding achievement

of winning the 2018 Rhode Island Science Olympiad and receiving a Gold Medal in the

Helicopters Category;

      Representative Hearn

     Sudiksha Mallick and Kelly Gorman, Barrington High School; the outstanding

achievement of winning the 2018 Rhode Island Science Olympiad and receiving a Gold Medal in

the Microbe Mission Category;

      Representative Hearn

     Eliot Laidlaw and Conor McGartoll, Barrington High School; the outstanding

achievement of winning the 2018 Rhode Island Science Olympiad and receiving a Bronze Medal

in the Mission Possible Category;

      Representative Hearn

     Ben Bazyk and Ryan Brady, Barrington High School; the outstanding achievement of

winning the 2018 Rhode Island Science Olympiad and receiving a Gold Medal in the

Thermodynamics Category;

      Representative Hearn

     Christine Bernado, Teacher, Lawn Avenue School; the prestigious honor of receiving the

League of Women Voters of Rhode Island 2018 Susan B. Wilson Civic Education Merit Award;

      Representative Ruggiero

     Evan J. Benoit, Benjamin Nicholas Iannuzzi, Maxwell Freeman Ross, Troop 1,

Greenville; 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 Costantino

     Nicholas Symmes, Boy Scout 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 Corvese

     Kenneth Scigulinsky; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 80th Birthday on May

11;

      Representative Mendonca

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     Diane Rich, Head of School, Rocky Hill School; the distinguished honor of being

appointed as the Head of School by the Board of Directors at the Rocky Hill School and the

distinction of being the first woman to lead the school since its founder, Dorothy Marshall, in

1934;

      Representative Giarrusso

     Charlene Tuttle, Teacher, Lawn Avenue School; the prestigious honor of being named as

the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education "2018 Teacher of the

Year" Full S.T.E.A.M. ahead with Innovation and Design;

      Representative Ruggiero

     Lauren Cenedella; the outstanding academic achievement and distinguished honor of

being named Valedictorian of the North Smithfield High School Class of 2018;

      Representative Newberry

     Elizabeth Votta; the outstanding academic achievement and distinguished honor of being

named Salutatorian of the North Smithfield High School Class of 2018;

      Representative Newberry

     Peter Iwamoto, East Greenwich High School Academic Decathlon; the prestigious honor

and outstanding achievement of being a "2018 Senior Gold Medalist (Math)" at the Rhode Island

Academic Decathlon;

      Representative Giarrusso

     Alexia Amaio, Kenneth Armijo, Maura Driscoll, Penelope Fiaschetti, Abigail Kaull, Ezra

Leary, Gianna McNally, Timothy Mitchell, Daniel Pantini, Victoria Wolfe; the outstanding

academic achievement and distinguished honor of being named a Portsmouth High School Class

of 2018 "Top Ten Outstanding Student";

      Representatives Edwards, Canario, Donovan, Mendonca

     Laura Murphy; the outstanding academic achievement and distinguished honor of being

named Valedictorian of the East Greenwich High School Class of 2018;

      Representative Giarrusso

     Matthew Sommers; the outstanding academic achievement and distinguished honor of

being named Salutatorian of the East Greenwich High School Class of 2018;

      Representative Giarrusso

     Emily Palumbo, North Providence High School Class of 2018; the outstanding

achievement and distinguished honor of being named a "2018 Senior Gold Medalist (Interview)"

at the Rhode Island Academic Decathlon;

      Representative Corvese

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     Jon's Locks Inc.; celebrating the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Jon's Locks, Inc. on May

31, 2018, and your commitment as a veteran-owned business to provide the people of Rhode

Island with the finest of locksmith and security services;

      Representative Shekarchi

     Amy and Mac McGillivray; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 30th Wedding

Anniversary on June 4, 2018;

      Representative Fogarty

     Mohammed M. Al Suwaidani, Hamza Al-Tarazi, Mia Almanzar, Elimer Angeles, Justin

E. Cabrera, Luzdairy Y. Catalan Rios, Ansony A. Chavarria Luis, Qishan Chen, Franzinho O.

Dabady, Sebastian O. Emmanuel, Heber A. Estrada Carrascoza, Santiago A. Gavalo Puello,

David A. Giron Lopez, Dana M. Hernandez Morales, Leslyn Joya Zavala, Hailin Liu, Nancy J.

Morales Gutierrez, Oluwatimilehin I. Olumide, Aryanie E. Patrick, Kevin E. Recio Padilla,

Sheyla M. Reyes Lopez, David E. Solares, Jan Tobal Hamo, Anandrielvy Zapata Burgos, Ulmary

U. Acosta Acosta, Gianna C. Adams, Fabian A. Alzate-Torres, Shane N. Brown, Emahnii W.

Collazo, Lindy A. Coreas, Alexa V. Diaz, Jolina R. DiMaio, Daniel Guerrier, Shairy H. Jimenez

Pena, Cristy N. Juarez Linares, Philip A. Lach, Alejandro H. Melgar, Elise S. Mendez, Layla R.

Peters, Angelyn V. Pineda Giron, Evangeline Quintana, Jonathan J. Quiroa, Cardel Rocher,

Isabella Rodriguez Aponte, Kensen Sou, Ryan R. Tann, Anakin P. Toun, Yeimi N. Vaquerano,

Xavier A. Vargas, Ricardo S. Vasquez Pineda, Dariana Vazquez, Scarlett R. Broadfield, Joshua L

Brynes, Nevaeh H. Colon, Naomi I. Costa, Isaac De La Cruz, Calvin Dong, Alicia W. Giannini,

Lezlie M. Granillo, Payton J. Harryson, Andre A. Hernandez, Lia N. Jimenez, Jake Kha, Madison

R. Magnotta, Angelo Pena, Jr, Benjamin J. Poirier, Heidy Reyes Giron, Daven A. Ruiz,

Jenchansoriya C. San, Aaron A. Silvestre, ltzel Solis Garcia, Wilson N. Suero, Anayas Tejeda,

Vanessa G. Vaquerano, Maolys Ventura, Abigail R. Vitale, Charlie Youn, Valerie G. Yuricevic,

Lionel O. Alvarez, Kiara I. Caraballo, Hailey M. Cruzado, Alexandra I. Figueroa, Laura I.

Guevara-Gonzalez,, Amiyah M. Jones, Angel Y. Juarez, David Kim, Damian V. Loy, Darian A.

Marines, Meah R. McCoy Pierre, Marcus X. Meza, Matthew Montan Javier, Aaron J. Morales,

Johnson Oun, Joseph Oun, Ruben Rendon-Berton, Adriann D. Reyes, Adrian J. Rosales Lopez,

Adriana J. Samayoa Illescas, Arlette N. Sanchez, Emely G. Sosa, Jakari D. Taylor, Christopher S.

Um, Tyler S. Um, Sebastian A. Velasquez, Caleb N. Xum, Gladstone Elementary School; the

outstanding achievement of your successful completion of the 5th Grade at Gladstone Elementary

School Class of 2018;

      Representative Lima

     Daniel Fitzgerald; the prestigious honor of receiving the Washington County Coalition

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for Children "2018 Champion for Children & Youth Award" for your commitment to our youth

and the issues that impact their overall health and well-being;

      Representatives Tanzi and Casimiro

     Michael C. Cerullo, Jr.; the prestigious honor of receiving the Washington County

Coalition for Children "2018 Champion for Community Change Award" for outstanding and

tireless dedication to protecting the youth of our community;

      Representatives Tanzi and Casimiro

     Donald DeHayes; the prestigious honor of receiving the Washington County Coalition

for Children "2018 Community Partnership Award";

      Representatives Tanzi and Casimiro

     Lindsey Anderson; the prestigious honor of receiving the Washington County Coalition

for Children "2018 Community Partnership Award";

      Representatives Tanzi and Casimiro

     Georgia Fortunatto, Superintendant of Schools, Lincoln School Department; your

retirement after many years of faithful service to the students and faculty of the Lincoln School

Department and your commitment to provide an academic environment where students are able

to reach their full potential;

      Representatives Ackerman, Costantino and O'Grady

     Ashley N. Crowley, Billerica Memorial High School Class of 2018; the outstanding

academic achievement of your graduation from Billerica Memorial High School Class of 2018 on

June 5, 2018;

      Representative Casey

     Shawna M. Crowley, Billerica Memorial High School Class of 2018; the outstanding

academic achievement of your graduation from Billerica Memorial High School Class of 2018 on

June 5, 2018;

      Representative Casey

     Christopher Vincent Casey, Andover High School Class of 2018; the outstanding

academic achievement of your graduation from Andover High School Class of 2018 on June 11,

2018;

      Representative Casey

     Paul Lawrence O'Friel, North Middlesex Regional High School; the outstanding

academic achievement of your graduation from North Middlesex Regional High School Class of

2018 on June 1, 2018;

      Representative Casey

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     Kathryn Margaret Anna O'Friel, Georgetown University Class of 2018; the outstanding

academic achievement of your graduation from Georgetown University Class of 2018 on May 19,

2018;

      Representative Casey

     Patricia Shanley; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 60th Birthday on May 31,

2018;

      Representative Shanley

     Sonia Larco, Cynthia Velez, Wilda Gutierrez, Yenny Lopez, Aris Jennings, Martiza

Bisono, Marisol Taveras, Maria Rodriguez, Marisol De Jesus, Claudia Lopez, Joselyn Matos,

Katty Duran, Clara Sosa, Josefina Monegro; your efforts and outstanding contributions in the

success of the Annual Women's Tea Party and recognizing the work and leadership of women

from different backgrounds in the State of Rhode Island;

      Representative Diaz

     Victoria Winter; the distinction and outstanding academic achievement of being named

Valedictorian of the North Providence High School Class of 2018;

      Representative O'Brien

     Erickson Monterroza; the distinction and outstanding academic achievement of being

named Salutatorian of the North Providence High School Class of 2018;

      Representative O'Brien

     First Free Methodist Church of Providence; the joyous occasion of the 31st Anniversary

of the First Free Methodist Church of Providence and celebrating the 8th Anniversary at your

current location as you deliver God's Love and making a difference in the city of Providence;

      Representative Diaz

     Pastor Teofilo Jimenez, First Free Methodist Church of Providence; your dedicated and

faithful service to the household of believers at the First Free Methodist Church of Providence

and bringing the message the message of Loving God, One Another, and the World;

      Representative Diaz

     Pastor Cesar Antonio Phillips, Iglesia Cuadrangular Templo Casa de Adoradores; the

distinguished honor of your visit to the Free Methodist Church of Providence and the state of

Rhode Island;

      Representative Diaz

     Pastor Diana Hurtado de Phillips, Iglesia Cuadrangular Templo Casa de Adoradores; the

distinguished honor of your visit to the Free Methodist Church of Providence and the state of

Rhode Island;

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      Representative Diaz

     Representative Camille Vella-Wilkinson; the distinguished honor of receiving the Rhode

Island Veterans of Foreign Wars "2018 VFW Legislative Award" for your dedication to

improving the lives of our Veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country;

      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Shekarchi

     Marisol Difo; the joyous and momentous occasion of celebrating a Happy Birthday on

June 4, 2018;

      Representative Diaz

     Tomas Menjival; the joyous and momentous occasion of celebrating a Happy Birthday on

May 20, 2018;

      Representative Diaz

     Jackie Albano; your retirement after 22 years of dedicated service to the students of the

Hampden Meadows School and the Barrington Public Schools;

      Representative Hearn

     Dillon Bombareire; your confirmation on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Woodridge

Congregational Church;

      Representative Lancia

     Senior Sgt. Keith Bohn, United States Park Police; 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

     Motor Officer John Spano, United States Park Police; 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

     Motor Officer Keith Brennan, United States Park Police; 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

     Stephanie Bolton James, Senior Sales Manager, Westin Crystal City; 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

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     Francesca McDaniel, Group and Events Sales Manager, Westin Crystal City; 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

     Benjamin Broadley, Lindsy Duarte, Emily Gaboriault, Da-Naijah Gibbs, Omar Martinez,

Alexander Pretorius, Kayleana Tager, Ruben Trejo, Theresa Wagner, Sabrina Gomes, Melissa

Esteban; the outstanding achievement of being inducted into the Pawtucket Prevention Coalition

"2018 Pawtucket Teen Hall of Fame" for your outstanding community service in the city of

Pawtucket;

      Representative Tobon

     Nathalie Perkins; the outstanding academic achievement of your graduation from the

Newport Community School Adult Education Program on June 6, 2018;

      Representative Abney

     Isabella Engle; the outstanding academic achievement of your graduation from the

Newport Community School Adult Education Program on June 6, 2018;

      Representative Abney

     Walter Bourke, Director, Bristol Parks and Recreation Department; your retirement on

June 29, 2018 after 23 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the people of the town of

Bristol, as Director of the Bristol Parks and Recreation Department;

      Representatives Marshall and Donovan

     Patrycja Bucka, Susan Hallam, Steven Beal, Sergio Aponte, Taylor Schaffer, Miranda

"Mitch" Smith, Yomara Monteiro, John Vuono, Jakob Quarnstrom, Sami Avigdor, Shannah

Colby, Cassidy Farias, Sakinah Flynn, Cameron Beattie, Isabella "Izzy" Westcott, Jared

Bernardoni, Taylor Bernardoni, Dylan Ruddock, Dorothy Smith, Kristal Tefft, Tyler Casares,

Jacob Narvaez; the outstanding academic achievement of your graduation from the Education

Exchange "2018 GED Program" on June 12, 2018;

      Representative Tanzi

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

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     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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