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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2019

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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: February 13, 2019

     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

     Mayor Charles Lombardi, North Providence; the prestigious honor of receiving the

Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce "Barbara Burlingame Award";

      Representative O'Brien

     Andrew R. Squatrito, Boy Scout Troop 6, Bristol; 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 Marshall

     Timothy R. DerMarderosian, Boy Scout Troop 6, Bristol; 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 Marshall

     Mark S. Tavares, Boy Scout Troop 6, Bristol; 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 Marshall

     Chief John M. LaCross, Barrington Police Department; your retirement after 17 years of

honorably serving and protecting the lives and properties for the people of the town of

Barrington;

      Representatives Knight and Cassar

     Chuck Paiva, Andy Andrade and Chris Patsos; the outstanding achievement of being

inducted into the "Sunset League Hall of Fame" and recognizing your commitment to the youth

of the town of Middletown;

      Representative Ruggiero

     Carmela Geer; your outstanding effort as a Red Cross volunteer in providing meals and

coordinating services for the residents of the town of Middletown and the town of Newport

during the gas outage. Thank you so much!;

      Representative Ruggiero

     Coach Jim Doyle, Bishop Hendricken Boys Cross Country; the distinction and honor of

being named the 2018-2019 National High School Boys' Cross Country Coach of the Year by the

National High School Coaches Association;

      Representative Shekarchi

     Kristie Gardner; your service and commitment as a member of the Newport Energy

Environment Commission. Thank you for your many contributions to the Newport community

making it more resilient and environmentally friendly;

      Representative Carson

     Nancy Parker Wilson, Owner, Greenvale Vineyards; the prestigious honor of being

named Newport County Chamber of Commerce Woman Owned Business of the Year;

      Representative Cortvriend

     Mary Ann Snider, Deputy Commissioner, Rhode Island Department of Education; the

prestigious honor of receiving the "Paul W. Crowley Award" from the Rhode Island School

Superintendents Association for your efforts to improve the quality of education for the students

of Rhode Island;

      Representative McNamara

     Dana Campbell-Buckley, Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School; the distinguished

honor of your visit to the Rhode Island House of Representatives and celebrating the 2019 Rhode

Island School counseling Week and the theme of: School Councilors: Providing Lessons for Life;

      Representative Vella -Wilkinson

     Brenda Rezendes, Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School; the distinguished honor

of your visit to the Rhode Island House of Representatives and celebrating the 2019 Rhode Island

School counseling Week and the theme of: School Councilors: Providing Lessons for Life;

      Representative Vella -Wilkinson

     James Naughton, Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School; the distinguished honor of

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your visit to the Rhode Island House of Representatives and celebrating the 2019 Rhode Island

School counseling Week and the theme of: School Councilors: Providing Lessons for Life;

      Representative Vella -Wilkinson

     Jennifer Sawyer, Freshman Academy Guidance Counselor, Tolman Senior HS,

Pawtucket; the distinguished honor of your visit to the Rhode Island House of Representatives

and celebrating the 2019 Rhode Island School counseling Week and the theme of: School

Councilors: Providing Lessons for Life;

      Representative Vella -Wilkinson

     Deatrick Wise, #91, New England Patriots; the distinguished honor of your visit to the

Rhode Island House of Representatives and celebrating the outstanding achievement of winning

the National Football League "Super Bowl LIII Championship";

      Speaker Mattiello

     Adam Butler, #70, New England Patriots; the distinguished honor of your visit to the

Rhode Island House of Representatives and celebrating the outstanding achievement of winning

the National Football League "Super Bowl LIII Championship";

      Speaker Mattiello

     Keionta Davis, #58, New England Patriots; the distinguished honor of your visit to the

Rhode Island House of Representatives and celebrating the outstanding achievement of winning

the National Football League "Super Bowl LIII Championship";

      Speaker Mattiello

     Derek Rivers, #95, New England Patriots; the distinguished honor of your visit to the

Rhode Island House of Representatives and celebrating the outstanding achievement of winning

the National Football League "Super Bowl LIII Championship";

      Speaker Mattiello

     Donald J. Cataldi; your retirement after 22 years of devoted service to the students,

faculty, and residents of the town of North Providence as a member of the North Providence

School Committee;

      Representative Corvese

     Battalion Chief Frank Parente, Sr. (Ret.), West Warwick Fire Department; receiving the

2019 Distinguished Service Award honoring 42 years of dedicated and outstanding service to

local 1104 and the citizens of the town of West Warwick as a member of West Warwick Fire

Department;

      Representatives Serpa, Noret, and Jackson

     Tristen Cole Sarmiento Consuegra, "Heart Warrior"; the distinguished honor of your visit

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to the Rhode Island House of Representatives and recognizing 2019 Congenital Heart Defects

Week and the goal of supporting, educating, and raising awareness for families affected by CHD;

      Representative Alzate

     Elliot Grace Lee, "Heart Warrior"; the distinguished honor of your visit to the Rhode

Island House of Representatives and recognizing 2019 Congenital Heart Defects Week and the

goal of supporting, educating, and raising awareness for families affected by CHD;

      Representative Alzate

     Corey Jenness, "Heart Warrior"; the distinguished honor of your visit to the Rhode Island

House of Representatives and recognizing 2019 Congenital Heart Defects Week and the goal of

supporting, educating, and raising awareness for families affected by CHD;

      Representative Alzate

     Parker DelSesto, "Heart Warrior"; the distinguished honor of your visit to the Rhode

Island House of Representatives and recognizing 2019 Congenital Heart Defects Week and the

goal of supporting, educating, and raising awareness for families affected by CHD;

      Representative Alzate

     Treyvon Robinson, "Heart Warrior"; the distinguished honor of your visit to the Rhode

Island House of Representatives and recognizing 2019 Congenital Heart Defects Week and the

goal of supporting, educating, and raising awareness for families affected by CHD;

      Representative Alzate

     Abigail Bram, "Heart Warrior"; the distinguished honor of your visit to the Rhode Island

House of Representatives and recognizing 2019 Congenital Heart Defects Week and the goal of

supporting, educating, and raising awareness for families affected by CHD;

      Representative Alzate

     Colin Riel, "Heart Warrior"; the distinguished honor of your visit to the Rhode Island

House of Representatives and recognizing 2019 Congenital Heart Defects Week and the goal of

supporting, educating, and raising awareness for families affected by CHD;

      Representative Alzate

     Jarrad JJ Foster, "Heart Warrior"; the distinguished honor of your visit to the Rhode

Island House of Representatives and recognizing 2019 Congenital Heart Defects Week and the

goal of supporting, educating, and raising awareness for families affected by CHD;

      Representative Alzate

     Joseph Lopez Tavares, "Heart Warrior"; the distinguished honor of your visit to the

Rhode Island House of Representatives and recognizing 2019 Congenital Heart Defects Week

and the goal of supporting, educating, and raising awareness for families affected by CHD;

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      Representative Alzate

     Silas Green, "Heart Warrior"; the distinguished honor of your visit to the Rhode Island

House of Representatives and recognizing 2019 Congenital Heart Defects Week and the goal of

supporting, educating, and raising awareness for families affected by CHD;

      Representative Alzate

     Austin Prario, "Heart Warrior"; the distinguished honor of your visit to the Rhode Island

House of Representatives and recognizing 2019 Congenital Heart Defects Week and the goal of

supporting, educating, and raising awareness for families affected by CHD;

      Representative Alzate

     Scarlet Zabbo, "Heart Warrior"; the distinguished honor of your visit to the Rhode Island

House of Representatives and recognizing 2019 Congenital Heart Defects Week and the goal of

supporting, educating, and raising awareness for families affected by CHD;

      Representative Alzate

     Zachary Wheaton, "Heart Warrior"; the distinguished honor of your visit to the Rhode

Island House of Representatives and recognizing 2019 Congenital Heart Defects Week and the

goal of supporting, educating, and raising awareness for families affected by CHD;

      Representative Alzate

     Jaelyn Browne, "Heart Warrior"; the distinguished honor of your visit to the Rhode

Island House of Representatives and recognizing 2019 Congenital Heart Defects Week and the

goal of supporting, educating, and raising awareness for families affected by CHD;

      Representative Alzate

     Edgar "Vertygo" Cruz; celebrating the Grand Opening on February 8, 2019 of Beatbox

Studio at 250 Main Street, Pawtucket;

      Representative Alzate

     Charles "Chachi" Carvalho; celebrating the Grand Opening on February 8, 2019 of

Beatbox Studio at 250 Main Street, Pawtucket;

      Representative Alzate

     Hope Historical Society; your 10 year Anniversary of outstanding efforts and dedication

to preserve the History of Hope, Scituate and all of Rhode Island for future generations to come;

      Representative Quattrocchi

     Cristina Carlotti; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 50th Birthday on February

12, 2019;

      Representative Amore

     Don Defoe, Aquiles Lopez, Kendry Martinez, Lionel Lucas, Luis Tomas Barett, Edgar

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Simet, Juan J. Morrobal Sandoval, Frank Cabrera; your support to Lights & Sirens International

10th Annual Basketball Tournament "Vacation with a Purpose";

      Representative Slater

     John Ricci; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 66th Birthday on February 7,

2019;

      Speaker Mattiello

     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 be and hereby is respectfully requested to

transmit a properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.

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