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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 26, 2019

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

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are deserving of commendation; and

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     Mabel Arsenault; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 100th Birthday on February

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21, 2019;

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      Representative Donovan

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     Savanah Joy Ziobrowski, Justyce Scott, Aaron J. Stanley, Anthony J. Stroker, Bastian

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Vallo Acheé, Benjamin O'Brien, Dominic Andrew Burke, Drake Scott Dumont, Gabriel Antonio-

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Francisco Abreu, Logan Parker Proulx, Robert Antonnio Namias, Zackery West Snowman, Cub

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Scouts Pack 13; the prestigious honor of receiving the "Arrow of Light Award" for your

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commitment and dedication to preparing yourself for crossing over from the Cub Scouts to the

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Boy Scouts and embarking on a new adventure in scouting;

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      Representatives Noret, Jackson and Serpa

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     Cindy Medeiros; your retirement after 21 years of dedicated and faithful service to the

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people of the city of Pawtucket, as a member of the Pawtucket Parks and Recreation Department;

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      Representative Tobon

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     Rachel Roberge, teacher, Scituate High School; the distinguished honor of receiving the

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"Golden Apple Award" sponsored by the RI Department of Education and NBC 10 WJAR for

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demonstrating the true spirit of teaching by making classrooms a creative and safe place to learn;

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      Representative Quattrocchi

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     Scituate Police Department; the prestigious honor of Placing 2nd in the top ten safest

 

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cities of Rhode Island ranked by the Federal Bureau of Investigations and local crime statistics;

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      Representative Quattrocchi

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     Chief Christopher Parella, East Providence Police Department; your retirement from the

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East Providence Police Department after nearly 30 years of meritorious distinguished and

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honorable service to the citizens of the city of East Providence;

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      Representative Amore

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     Francisco Ramirez; the honor of receiving the Silver Bowl Award at the 2019 Dominican

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Independence Day Celebration for your commitment to excellence, selflessness, passion and

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leadership in empowering our youth and community;

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      Representatives Slater and Diaz

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     Martin King, President and CEO, Gurnet Consulting; celebrating the 10th Anniversary of

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Gurnet Consulting and your leadership and commitment to your formula for success - Great

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People Executing Great Projects for Great Clients;

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      Representative Amore

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     Gurnet Consulting; celebrating your 10th Anniversary of providing effective development

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and execution of technology strategies for Fortune 1000 and mid-market clients throughout the

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nation;

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      Representative Amore

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     Manuela Raposo; the honor of being the Keynote Speaker at the 2019 Dominican

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Independence Day Celebration and recognizing your outstanding contributions in the field of

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education and leadership in mentoring and empowering our youth and community;

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      Representatives Slater and Diaz

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     Yale New Haven Health, the Westerly Hospital; the ribbon cutting to welcome the

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cardiac catheterization center at Westerly's community hospital to diagnose and treat

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cardiovascular conditions for patients in the southwestern Rhode Island and southeastern

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Connecticut area;

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      Representatives Kennedy and Azzinaro

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     Caden Crandall, Jude Ladino, William Oye, Michael Smith, Dylan Valentine, Cub Scout

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Pack 1, Warwick; the prestigious honor of receiving the "Arrow of Light Award" for your

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commitment and dedication to preparing yourself for crossing over from the Cub Scouts to the

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Boy Scouts and embarking on a new adventure in scouting;

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      Representative Solomon

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     Kerran Kent, Cub Scout Pack 1, Warwick; the honor of being the first female of Pack 1

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to earn the "Arrow of Light Award" for your dedication to preparing yourself for crossing over

 

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from the Cub Scouts to the Boy Scouts and embarking on a new adventure in scouting;

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      Representative Solomon

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     John Lombardi, Barrington High School; the distinction and honor of receiving the "2019

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Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best display

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exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Dylan Weber, Bishop Hendricken High School; the distinction and honor of receiving the

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"2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best

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display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Elliot Lafond, Burrillville High School; the distinction and honor of receiving the "2019

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Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best display

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exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     David Sczerbinski, Cranston High School West; the distinction and honor of receiving

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the "2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best

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display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Jacob Organ, Coventry High School; the distinction and honor of receiving the "2019

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Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best display

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exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Sam Juhnten, Cumberland High School; the distinction and honor of receiving the "2019

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Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best display

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exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Owen Cobleigh, East Greenwich High School; the distinction and honor of receiving the

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"2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best

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display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Kyle Beck, Lincoln High School; the distinction and honor of receiving the "2019 Hobey

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Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best display

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exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

 

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     Zachary Morin, Johnston/North Providence/Tiverton Co-op; the distinction and honor of

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receiving the "2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes

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who best display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Matthew Murphy, LaSalle Academy; the distinction and honor of receiving the "2019

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Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best display

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exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Corey Olson, Moses Brown/East Providence/Tolman Co-op; the distinction and honor of

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receiving the "2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes

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who best display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Ryan Forget, Mount St. Charles Academy; the distinction and honor of receiving the

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"2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best

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display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Cameron Rancourt, Mt. Hope High School; the distinction and honor of receiving the

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"2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best

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display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     John McGreen, Narragansett/Chariho Co-op; the distinction and honor of receiving the

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"2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best

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display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Patrick Asher, North Kingstown High School; the distinction and honor of receiving the

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"2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best

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display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Peyton Mace, North Smithfield High School; the distinction and honor of receiving the

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"2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best

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display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Nolan Carlson, PSW-PCD/St. Ray's/Wheeler Co-op; the distinction and honor of

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receiving the "2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes

 

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who best display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Jack Clements, Pilgrim High School; the distinction and honor of receiving the "2019

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Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best display

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exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Matthew Carlson, Ponaganset High School; the distinction and honor of receiving the

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"2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best

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display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Riley Cranson, Rogers/Middletown/Rocky Hill Co-op; the distinction and honor of

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receiving the "2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes

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who best display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Anthony Lombardi, Smithfield High School; the distinction and honor of receiving the

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"2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best

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display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Colin Leclerc, South Kingstown High School; the distinction and honor of receiving the

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"2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best

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display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Andrew Donnelly, The Prout School; the distinction and honor of receiving the "2019

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Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best display

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exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Kiernan Habershaw, Toll Gate High School; the distinction and honor of receiving the

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"2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best

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display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Matthew Henault, West Warwick-Exeter West Greenwich Co-Op; the distinction and

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honor of receiving the "2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding

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student-athletes who best display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds

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Excellence";

 

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Dylan Klein, Woonsocket/Scituate; the distinction and honor of receiving the "2019

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Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best display

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exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Madelyn Cox, Barrington/Mt. Hope/Portsmouth Co-op; the distinction and honor of

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receiving the "2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes

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who best display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Hannah Slaiby, Cranston/East Greenwich Co-op; the distinction and honor of receiving

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the "2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best

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display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Jillian Egan, La Salle Academy; the distinction and honor of receiving the "2019 Hobey

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Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best display

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exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Holly Pashnik, Mount St. Charles/Cumberland High School/Lincoln School Co-op; the

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distinction and honor of receiving the "2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for

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outstanding student-athletes who best display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character

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Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Kaitlyn Brannon, Burrillville/Ponaganset/St. Mary Academy-Bayview Co-op; the

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distinction and honor of receiving the "2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for

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outstanding student-athletes who best display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character

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Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Morgan McCarthy, Smithfield/Coventry/Rogers Co-op; the distinction and honor of

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receiving the "2019 Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes

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who best display exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Christina Green, South County Storm; the distinction and honor of receiving the "2019

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Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best display

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exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

 

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Nichole Procaccini, Warwick Co-op; the distinction and honor of receiving the "2019

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Hobey Baker High School Character Award" for outstanding student-athletes who best display

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exemplary character and sportsmanship "Character Builds Excellence";

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      Representative Jacquard

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     Ioannis Miaoulis, President, Roger Williams University; the distinguished honor of being

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named as the 11th President of Roger Williams University and continuing the vision to advocate

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for freedom of conscience and equality as you strengthen society through teaching and learning;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Marshall

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     Head Coach Christopher Corsinetti; your retirement after 20 years of dedicated and

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faithful service to Johnston High School and the Lady Panthers Basketball Program;

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      Representative Ucci

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     Assistant Coach Matthew LaFazia; your retirement after 7 years of dedicated and faithful

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service to Johnston High School and the Lady Panthers Basketball Program;

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      Representative Ucci

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     Mrs. Frances (Colicchio) Padula; receiving the The Vince Lombardi Lodge #2357 Order

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Sons and Daughters of Italy in America "2019 Service Award" for your commitment to assisting

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the elderly and home-bound sponsoring youth programs and advocating for the community;

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      Representatives Jackson, Serpa, and Noret

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     Alexandra Aubin; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 30th Birthday on

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February 16, 2019;

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      Representative Lombardi

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     George Benoit; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 100th Birthday on

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February 27, 2019, Thank you for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of

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America as a member of the United States Army;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Julie Danho O'Connell; the distinguished honor of receiving a 2019 Fellowship of Poetry

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Grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for your exemplary work in your art form;

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      Representative O'Brien

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     Nafis White; the distinguished honor of receiving a 2019 Fellowship in New Genres

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Grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for your exemplary work in your art form;

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      Representative Lombardi

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     Eric Bennett; the distinguished honor of receiving a 2019 Fellowship in Fiction Grant

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from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for your exemplary work in your art form;

 

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      Representative Lombardi

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     Councilwoman Carmen Castillo, Providence City Council; the premier of the movie

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"Councilwoman" at the Providence Career and Technical Academy recognizing your life and the

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many challenges and issues you have confronted to become a political leader in the city of

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Providence;

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      Representative Diaz

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     Maria Contreras Morales; Thank you for your outstanding effort in coordinating with me

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to enhance my public profile on Wikipedia;

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      Representative Diaz

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     Meredith Stern; the distinguished honor of receiving a 2019 Fellowship in Drawing and

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Printmaking from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for your exemplary work in your art

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form;

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      Representative Williams

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     Elizabeth Duffy; the distinguished honor of receiving a 2019 Fellowship in Three

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Dimensional Art and a 2019 Fellowship in Crafts from the Rhode Island State Council on the

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Arts for your exemplary work in your art form;

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      Representative Williams

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     Mary Zahm, Ph.D.; your teaching and mentorship, and influence to thousands of women

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for your work at the Rhode Island Association of Women Psychologists. Since 1988, you've

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coordinated a record four national conferences including this year's 50th Anniversary;

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      Representative Ruggiero

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     Rhode Island Association for Women in Psychology; the RI Association for Women in

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Psychology an all-volunteer nonprofit affiliated with the AWP. Since 1988, RIAWP has helped

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students from RI colleges and universities attend AWP conferences to promote ethical practices

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and women's well-being;

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      Representative Ruggiero

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     The Association for Women in Psychology (AWP); being the first organization devoted

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to a feminist lens on women's lives, their mental health and well-being. AWP is committed to

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ethical practices of psychology in overcoming discrimination and harassment and violence

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against women and children;

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      Representative Ruggiero

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     Manny Correira; the distinction and honor of being inducted into the "2019 Words

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Unlimited Hall of Fame";

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      Representative Marshall

 

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     Mark S. Tavares, Boy Scout Troop 6, Bristol; the distinction and honor of attaining the

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

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values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness;

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      Representatives Donovan and Marshall

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     Donna Martin; your remarkable commitment to those with intellectual and developmental

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disabilities and advocacy for the community as the Executive Director of the Community

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Provider Network of Rhode Island;

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      Representative Shanley

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     Matt Kuhar, Bryant University men's tennis; the distinction and prestigious honor of

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receiving the "2018 Male Athlete of the Year Award" at the 73rd Annual Words Unlimited Sports

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Awards;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Lisa McGill, R.I. State Amateur Golf Champion; the distinction and prestigious honor of

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receiving the "2018 Female Athlete of the Year Award" at the 73rd Annual Words Unlimited

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Sports Awards;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Theresa Garlacy, Bryant University women's volleyball; the distinction and prestigious

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honor of receiving the "2018 Female Sports Coach of the Year Award" at the 73rd Annual Words

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Unlimited Sports Awards;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Zech Klann, Salve Regina University hockey; the distinction and prestigious honor of

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receiving the "2018 Male Sports Coach of the Year Award" at the 73rd Annual Words Unlimited

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Sports Awards;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Salve Regina University men's ice hockey; the distinction and prestigious honor of

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receiving the "2018 Small College Achievement Award" at the 73rd Annual Words Unlimited

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Sports Awards;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Gianna Rao, Ponaganset indoor and outdoor track and field, and Maile Somera,

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Barrington girls volleyball; the distinction and prestigious honor of receiving the "2018 Co-

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Schoolgirl Athletes of the Year Award" at the 73rd Annual Words Unlimited Sports Awards;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Xavier Truss, Bishop Hendricken football; the distinction and prestigious honor of

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receiving the "2018 Schoolboy Athlete of the Year Award" at the 73rd Annual Words Unlimited

 

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Sports Awards;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Phil Pincince, Mt. St. Charles girls soccer; the distinction and prestigious honor of

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receiving the "2018 Schoolgirl Coach of the Year Award" at the 73rd Annual Words Unlimited

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Sports Awards;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Mike Joyce, Ponaganset Wrestling; the distinction and prestigious honor of receiving the

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"2018 Schoolboy Coach of the Year Award" at the 73rd Annual Words Unlimited Sports Awards;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Ponaganset Wrestling; the distinction and prestigious honor of receiving the "2018 Team

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of the Year Award" at the 73rd Annual Words Unlimited Sports Awards;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Steve Gordon, former longtime Cumberland wrestling coach; the distinction and

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prestigious honor of receiving the "2018 Amby Smith Achievement Award" at the 73rd Annual

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Words Unlimited Sports Awards;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Jack Hayes, Brown University Athletic Director; the distinction and prestigious honor of

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receiving the "2018 Frank Lanning Achievement Award" at the 73rd Annual Words Unlimited

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Sports Awards;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Norma Taylor, Hall of Fame tennis player and coach; the distinction and prestigious

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honor of receiving the "2018 Bill Cawley Achievement Award" at the 73rd Annual Words

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Unlimited Sports Awards;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     "PawSox move to Worcester"; the distinction and prestigious honor of receiving the

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"2018 Story of the Year Award" at the 73rd Annual Words Unlimited Sports Awards;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Brown University Global Sport Community Fellows and Cumberland High School

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swimmer Olivia Barboza (co-winners); the distinction and prestigious honor of receiving the

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"2018 Community Service Award" at the 73rd Annual Words Unlimited Sports Awards;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Manny Correira, formerly Phoenix-Times Newspapers and the Providence Journal; the

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distinction and prestigious honor of receiving the "2018 Words Unlimited Hall of Fame Award"

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at the 73rd Annual Words Unlimited Sports Awards;

 

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Don Coyne, longtime sports anchor/reporter; the distinction and prestigious honor of

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receiving the "2018 Words Unlimited Hall of Fame Award" at the 73rd Annual Words Unlimited

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Sports Awards;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Don Kaull, URI radio analyst; the distinction and prestigious honor of receiving the

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"2018 Words Unlimited Hall of Fame Award" at the 73rd Annual Words Unlimited Sports

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Awards;

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      Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

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     Patricia DelSanto; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 50th Birthday on February

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22, 2019;

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      Representative Lombardi

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     Chef Sai Viswanath, Owner, DeWolf Tavern; celebrating the joyous occasion of

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becoming the new owner of the DeWolf Tavern at 259 Thames Street in Bristol;

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      Representative Marshall

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     DeWolf Tavern; celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the DeWolf Tavern and recognizing

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your commitment and dedication to providing the finest cuisine and hospitality for the people of

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the town of Bristol;

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      Representative Marshall

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     Governor Gina Raimondo, State of Rhode Island; receiving the Dominican Independence

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and Heritage Award Committee of Rhode Island "2019 Outstanding Contribution to the

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Dominican Community Award";

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      Representative Diaz

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     Victor Capellan, Superintendent, Central Falls School Department; receiving the

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Dominican Independence and Heritage Award Committee of Rhode Island "2019 Outstanding

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Dominican Leadership in Education Award";

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      Representative Diaz

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     Franklin Solano, Jr., United States Army Captain; receiving the Dominican Independence

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and Heritage Award Committee of Rhode Island "2019 Outstanding Dominican Youth Talent

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Award";

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      Representative Diaz

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     René Taveras, Owner, Taveras & Associates; receiving the Dominican Independence and

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Heritage Award Committee of Rhode Island "2019 Outstanding Dominican Business Leadership

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Award";

 

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      Representative Diaz

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     Grace Gonzalez, Manager, NHPRI Membership Outreach; receiving the Dominican

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Independence and Heritage Award Committee of Rhode Island "2019 Outstanding Community

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Leadership Service Award";

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      Representative Diaz

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     José Luis Suazo; receiving the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award Committee

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of Rhode Island "2019 Outstanding Contribution to Dominican Art Award";

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      Representative Diaz

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     Dr. José R. Polanco; receiving the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award

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Committee of Rhode Island "2019 Outstanding Dominican Professionals Award";

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      Representative Diaz

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     Silka Fabian, Correctional Officer, Rhode Island Department of Corrections; receiving

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the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award Committee of Rhode Island "2019 Outstanding

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Dominican Public Servant in Rhode Island Award";

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      Representative Diaz

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     Francisco Ramirez, Washington Park Cal Ripken League; receiving the Dominican

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Independence and Heritage Award Committee of Rhode Island "2019 Outstanding Contribution

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to the Dominican Sports in Rhode Island Award";

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      Representative Diaz

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     The Lavandier Family; Ramon Lavendier (posthumously) being honored by the

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Dominican Independence and Heritage Award Committee of Rhode Island for his contribution to

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the advancement of the Dominican-American Community in Rhode Island;

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      Representative Diaz

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     The Rodriguez Family; Laura Rodriguez (posthumously) being honored by the

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Dominican Independence and Heritage Award Committee of Rhode Island for her contribution to

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the advancement of the Dominican-American Community in Rhode Island;

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      Representative Diaz

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     The Rosario Family; Josefina Rosario "Doña Fefa" (posthumously) being honored by the

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Dominican Independence and Heritage Award Committee of Rhode Island for her contribution to

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the advancement of the Dominican-American Community in Rhode Island;

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      Representative Diaz

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     Consulate General of the Dominican Republic; being honored by the Dominican

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Independence and Heritage Award Committee for your outstanding support of the Dominican

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Community in the state of Rhode Island;

 

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      Representative Diaz

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     The Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic; being honored by the Dominican

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Independence and Heritage Award Committee for your outstanding support of the Dominican

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Community in the state of Rhode Island;

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      Representative Diaz

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     John Leonard; Congratulating John Leonard on being recognized by Classic

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Entertainment and Sports for their proclamation of Saturday February 23, 2019, as John Leonard

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Day;

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      Representatives Corvese and O'Brien

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     Aidan Ranaldi, Taha Alnahas, Vignesh Peddi, Daniel Nikitskaya, Henry Cheng, Jack

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Zukowski, Hannah Couitt, Jacquelyn Prata, Western Hills Middle School Cybersecurity Team;

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your 1st time participation in the CyberPatriot National Cyber Defense Competition achieving 1st

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and 2nd place among Rhode Island Middle School teams and being ranked in the top 15% of all

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teams nationwide;

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      Speaker Mattiello

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     Mateo H. Garcia, Boy Scout Troop 152; the distinction and honor of attaining the rank of

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Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the values of

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Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness;

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      Representative Craven

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     Bob Cooper, Project coordinator, Save the Neighborhoods Inc.; your visit to the Rhode

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Island State House and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of Representatives on

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February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     Tony Caramadre, Phattones Recording Studio; your visit to the Rhode Island State House

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and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of Representatives on February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     Tammy Ricci, The Izzy Foundation; your visit to the Rhode Island State House and

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attending a session of the Rhode Island House of Representatives on February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     Eliza Bryant, Faculty, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts Charter School; your

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visit to the Rhode Island State House and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of

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Representatives on February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     Avi David, Faculty, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts Charter School; your visit

 

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to the Rhode Island State House and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of

2

Representatives on February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     Jasmine Reyes, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts Charter School; your visit to

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the Rhode Island State House and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of

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Representatives on February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     Dasani Nuñez, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts Charter School; your visit to the

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Rhode Island State House and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of Representatives

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on February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     Lexi Robbins, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts Charter School; your visit to the

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Rhode Island State House and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of Representatives

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on February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     Karla Rodriguez-Bogaert, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts Charter School; your

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visit to the Rhode Island State House and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of

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Representatives on February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     Danna Gomez, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts Charter School;

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      Representative Slater

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     Janitza Padilla, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts Charter School; your visit to the

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Rhode Island State House and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of Representatives

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on February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     Anelle Cooper, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts Charter School; your visit to the

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Rhode Island State House and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of Representatives

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on February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     Juansell Luna, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts Charter School; your visit to the

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Rhode Island State House and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of Representatives

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on February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     Jazelle Pimentel, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts Charter School; your visit to

 

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the Rhode Island State House and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of

2

Representatives on February 26, 2019;

3

      Representative Slater

4

     Jami Lee Cores, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts Charter School; your visit to

5

the Rhode Island State House and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of

6

Representatives on February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     Jan Luby, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts Charter School; your visit to the

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Rhode Island State House and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of Representatives

10

on February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     Dan Lilley, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts Charter School; your visit to the

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Rhode Island State House and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of Representatives

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on February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     Jason Roseman, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts Charter School; your visit to

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the Rhode Island State House and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of

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Representatives on February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     Joanne Lurgio, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts Charter School; your visit to the

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Rhode Island State House and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of Representatives

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on February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     Gerry Granahan, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts Charter School; your visit to

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the Rhode Island State House and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of

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Representatives on February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     Donita Naylor, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts Charter School; your visit to the

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Rhode Island State House and attending a session of the Rhode Island House of Representatives

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on February 26, 2019;

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      Representative Slater

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     NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

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     RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives hereby extends to the aforesaid persons

 

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and organizations its very best wishes on this memorable occasion and expresses the hope for

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continued good fortune; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is respectfully requested to

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transmit a properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.

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