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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2022

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

     Introduced By: Representatives Blazejewski, and Filippi

     Date Introduced: January 11, 2022

     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

     Aidan Rinaldi-Young, Boy Scout Troop 1, East Greenwich; 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 Caldwell

     Lucas Massaro, Boy Scout Troop 1, East Greenwich; 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 Caldwell

     Jonathan Smith, Boy Scout Troop 1, East Greenwich; 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 Caldwell

     Ethan Dowding, Boy Scout Troop 1, East Greenwich; 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 Caldwell

     Daniel Madden, Boy Scout Troop 1, East Greenwich; 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 Caldwell

     Paul A. Lussier, Cercle Laurier, Inc.; the distinction and honor of being named President

of the Cercle Laurier, Inc. on January 9, 2022;

      Representative Phillips

     Eric Brouillard, Cercle Laurier, Inc.; the distinction and honor of being named Vice

President of the Cercle Laurier, Inc. on January 9, 2022;

      Representative Phillips

     Armand Binette, Cercle Laurier, Inc.; the distinction and honor of being named Treasurer

of the Cercle Laurier, Inc. on January 9, 2022;

      Representative Phillips

     Scott Morrow, Cercle Laurier, Inc.; the distinction and honor of being named Financial

Secretary of the Cercle Laurier, Inc. on January 9, 2022;

      Representative Phillips

     Tom Nichols, Cercle Laurier, Inc.; the distinction and honor of being named Recording

Secretary of the Cercle Laurier, Inc. on January 9, 2022;

      Representative Phillips

     Captain H. William Sundberg; your retirement after 65 years of dedicated and faithful

service to the people of the Town of Scituate as President and past Captain of the North Scituate

Fire Department;

      Representative Quattrocchi

     Dr. Frank Fraioli, DO; your retirement after 32 years of faithful service and outstanding

commitment to provide for the diverse healthcare needs of children and families in the State of

Rhode Island;

      Representative Hawkins

     Julianne Ip, MD.; your retirement after many years of dedicated and faithful service to

the students and faculty of the Brown University Alpert Medical School;

      Representative Barros

     Private Jayson Rocchio, United States Marine Corps; the distinguished honor of your

graduation from Marine Corps Basic Training at Parris Island and recognizing your pledge to the

core values of the United States Marine Corps of Honor, Courage and Commitment;

      Representative Baginski

     Michael Bontecou, South Kingstown Land trust; your retirement after many years of

faithful service to the people of the Town of South Kingstown and your commitment to protect

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and steward the natural resources, open spaces and cultural landscapes for our community now

and forever;

      Representative Tanzi

     Patricia Redfearn, Director, George Hail Free Library of Warren; your retirement after 18

years of faithful service to the people of the Town of Warren and your commitment to provide

services that advance intellectual discovery and the educational and technological needs of the

community;

      Representatives Speakman and Knight

     Allie Reilly, 2020 USA Paralympic Team; the outstanding athletic achievement of

representing the United States of America at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics and winning Silver

Medal in the PR3 Mixed Four with Coxswain;

      Representative Craven

     James D. Rebello, Portsmouth Grange #29 of Rhode Island; the distinguished honor of

receiving the National Grange Patriots Program Certificate of Honor for your patriotism, courage

and service to country above self during the time of the Korean War;

      Representative Cortvriend

     Captain Sharon Jenks (Ret.), Pascoag Fire Department; your retirement after 40 years of

dedicated and faithful service providing the highest standard of fire protection and emergency

services for the people of Pascoag, Rhode Island;

      Representative Place

     Frank Tate, Westerly High School Class of 1951; the distinguished honor and

outstanding achievement of being named to the Westerly High School Athletic Hall of Fame

Class of 1951;

      Representative Azzinaro

     Dennis Marie, Westerly High School Class of 1960; the distinguished honor and

outstanding achievement of being named to the Westerly High School Athletic Hall of Fame

Class of 1960;

      Representative Azzinaro

     Police Chief Sean Corrigan, Narragansett Police Department; the distinguished honor of

your installation to the position of President of the Rhode Island Police Chief's Association;

Representative Tanzi

     Chief Kevin Lynch, Bristol Police Department; the distinguished honor of your

installation to the position of Vice President of the Rhode Island Police Chief's Association;

      Representative Tanzi

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     Police Chief Bradford Connor, Warwick Police Department; the distinguished honor of

your installation to the position of Sergeant at Arms of the Rhode Island Police Chief's

Association;

      Representative Tanzi

     Chief Michael Winquist, Cranston Police Department; the distinguished honor of your

installation to the position of Secretary of the Rhode Island Police Chief's Association;

      Representative Tanzi

     Chief Matthew Moynihan, New Shoreham Police Department; the distinguished honor of

your installation to the position of Treasurer of the Rhode Island Police Chief's Association;

      Representative Tanzi

     Head Coach Ed Cooley, Providence College Men's Basketball Team; the distinguished

honor of winning your 300th career victory as a head coach with an 83-73 victory over the St.

John's Red Storm on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, RI;

      Representative Morales

     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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