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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 Filippi, and Blazejewski
	Date Introduced: April 13, 2022
	Referred To: House read and passed
1	WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House that certain persons and organizations
2	are deserving of commendation; and
3	Shen Yun Performing Arts; your 12th visit to the State of Rhode Island in support of the
4	Shen Yun 2022 World Tour on May 7-8, 2022, presenting dazzling animated backdrops,
5	heavenly realms, lavish palace halls and colorful rolling grasslands.
6	Speaker Shekarchi
7	Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School to
8	the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the legislative process.
9	Representative O'Brien
10	Dorcas Adebowlae, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A.
11	Ricci Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of
12	the legislative process.
13	Representative O'Brien
14	Matteo Carrera, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
15	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
16	legislative process.
17	Representative O'Brien
18	Elayna Cilam, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
19	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
20	legislative process.

1	Representative O'Brien
2	Joshua C. DeCellio, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A.
3	Ricci Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of
4	the legislative process.
5	Representative O'Brien
6	Joseph P. Dekonski, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A.
7	Ricci Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of
8	the legislative process.
9	Representative O'Brien
10	Nolan J. Galligan, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
11	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
12	legislative process.
13	Representative O'Brien
14	Avalynn R. Guatieri, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A.
15	Ricci Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of
16	the legislative process.
17	Representative O'Brien
18	Aiden J. Hooper, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
19	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
20	legislative process.
21	Representative O'Brien
22	Reuben I. Howard, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
23	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
24	legislative process.
25	Representative O'Brien
26	Victor L. Jimenez, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
27	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
28	legislative process.
29	Representative O'Brien
30	Zyiah L. Johnson, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
31	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
32	legislative process.
33	Representative O'Brien
34	Daijonn T. Lassiter, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A.
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1	Ricci Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of
2	the legislative process.
3	Representative O'Brien
4	Elliot W. Merola, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
5	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
6	legislative process.
7	Representative O'Brien
8	Talitha Miqui, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
9	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
10	legislative process.
11	Representative O'Brien
12	Matteo A. Pace, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
13	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
14	legislative process.
15	Representative O'Brien
16	Nikki Pallotta, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
17	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
18	legislative process.
19	Representative O'Brien
20	Kendal R. Pontarelli, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A.
21	Ricci Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of
22	the legislative process.
23	Representative O'Brien
24	Jace Rosario, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
25	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
26	legislative process.
27	Representative O'Brien
28	Alanna Sim, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
29	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
30	legislative process.
31	Representative O'Brien
32	Joseph J. Southerland, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A.
33	Ricci Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of
34	the legislative process.
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1	Representative O'Brien
2	Natalia Cabrera, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
3	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
4	legislative process.
5	Representative O'Brien
6	Nelia Cortez, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
7	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
8	legislative process.
9	Representative O'Brien
10	Henry J. Docouto, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
11	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
12	legislative process.
13	Representative O'Brien
14	Evan Garneau, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
15	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
16	legislative process.
17	Representative O'Brien
18	Kylee A. Houle, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
19	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
20	legislative process.
21	Representative O'Brien
22	Kylyn Jones, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
23	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
24	legislative process.
25	Representative O'Brien
26	Gianna L. Lisi, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
27	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
28	legislative process.
29	Representative O'Brien
30	Andrew K. Long, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
31	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
32	legislative process.
33	Representative O'Brien
34	Jose Martinez, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
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1	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
2	legislative process.
3	Representative O'Brien
4	Destiny L. Mikulskis, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A.
5	Ricci Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of
6	the legislative process.
7	Representative O'Brien
8	Zoe L. Overton, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
9	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
10	legislative process.
11	Representative O'Brien
12	Curtis Pearson Jr., Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
13	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
14	legislative process.
15	Representative O'Brien
16	Peter O. Rego, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
17	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
18	legislative process.
19	Representative O'Brien
20	Jevania Ribeiro, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
21	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
22	legislative process.
23	Representative O'Brien
24	Ethen A. Wright, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
25	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
26	legislative process.
27	Representative O'Brien
28	Jayden T. Wright, Dr. Edward A. Ricci Middle School; welcoming Dr. Edward A. Ricci
29	Middle School to the Rhode Island State House and your participation in a mock session of the
30	legislative process.
31	Representative O'Brien
32	Samuel David Rizzo, Boy Scout Troop 16, Westerly, Rhode Island; the distinction and
33	honor of achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment
34	and dedication to the values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness.
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1	Representative Kennedy
2	Engle & Volkers; celebrating the joyous and momentous occasion of the Grand Opening
3	and Ribbon Cutting of Engel & Volkers on April 12, 2022 located at 247 Main Street in the Town
4	of East Greenwich.
5	Speaker Shekarchi
6	Lena Reilly, Garden City Elementary School; the distinction and honor of being elected
7	Treasurer at Garden City Elementary School "If you want it done, Lena's the one".
8	Representative Fenton-Fung
9	Cecilia Stanton; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 100th Birthday on April
10	12, 2022.
11	Representative McNamara
12	Jacob Tyler Magure and Nicole Marie Kelson; your joyous and momentous union in holy
13	matrimony as husband and wife at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.
14	Representative Kennedy
15	Melanie R. Batz; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the
16	Community College of Rhode Island's Fall 2021 Dean's List.
17	Representative Morales
18	Sonya R. Dent Hayes; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the
19	Community College of Rhode Island's Fall 2021 Dean's List.
20	Representative Morales
21	Kelvin G. Fernandez; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the
22	Community College of Rhode Island's Fall 2021 Dean's List.
23	Representative Morales
24	Jonathan Flores; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the
25	Community College of Rhode Island's Fall 2021 Dean's List.
26	Representative Morales
27	Ryan P. McCrone; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the
28	Community College of Rhode Island's Fall 2021 Dean's List.
29	Representative Morales
30	Kendall H. Petersen; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the
31	Community College of Rhode Island's Fall 2021 Dean's List.
32	Representative Morales
33	Kathyria Rosario; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the
34	Community College of Rhode Island's Fall 2021 Dean's List.
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1	Representative Morales
2	Jose A. Trujillo Dominguez; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to
3	the Community College of Rhode Island's Fall 2021 Dean's List.
4	Representative Morales
5	Vianey B. Valdez Razo; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the
6	Community College of Rhode Island's Fall 2021 Dean's List.
7	Representative Morales
8	Aniyah Gomes, Nathan Bishop Middle School Girls Basketball; the outstanding athletic
9	achievement of winning the 2021-2022 Girls Middle School Basketball Championship and being
10	named Most Valuable Player.
11	Representative Morales
12	Katherine Amado, Nathan Bishop Middle School Girls Basketball; the outstanding
13	athletic achievement of winning the 2021-2022 Girls Middle School Basketball Championship
14	and being named Most Valuable Player.
15	Representative Morales
16	Julia Mann, Coach, Nathan Bishop Middle School Girls Basketball; the outstanding
17	athletic achievement of coaching the Nathan Bishop Middle School Girls Basketball Team to the
18	2021-2022 Middle School Girls Basketball Championship.
19	Representative Morales
20	Katherine Freedy, Coach, Nathan Bishop Middle School Girls Basketball; the
21	outstanding athletic achievement of coaching the Nathan Bishop Middle School Girls Basketball
22	Team to the 2021-2022 Middle School Girls Basketball Championship.
23	Representative Morales
24	Nathan Bishop Middle School Girls Basketball Team, Nathan Bishop Middle School; the
25	outstanding athletic achievement of winning the 2021-2022 Providence Schools Middle School
26	Girls Basketball League Championship.
27	Representative Morales
28	Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA); the joyous and momentous occasion
29	of your 11th Year Anniversary of providing tremendous service to Rhode Island Small
30	Businesses, Keep Going.
31	Representative Ranglin Vassell
32	Ibrahim Yousif, Providence Police Department; the distinguished honor of being
33	promoted from Patrolman to the rank of Youth Service Detective with the Providence Police
34	Department on April 8, 2022.
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1	Representative Hull
2	Kyle Melfi, Providence Police Department; the distinguished honor of being promoted
3	from Patrolman to the rank of Detective with the Providence Police Department on April 8, 2022.
4	Representative Hull
5	Elise C. Flanagan, Tiverton High School; the outstanding academic achievement of being
6	named a Tiverton High School Class of 2022 Top Ten Student.
7	Representative Edwards
8	Katherine Zmich, Tiverton High School; the outstanding academic achievement of being
9	named a Tiverton High School Class of 2022 Top Ten Student.
10	Representative Edwards
11	Emma Lauren Baker, Tiverton High School; the outstanding academic achievement of
12	being named a Tiverton High School Class of 2022 Top Ten Student.
13	Representative Edwards
14	Ryan Alan Snell, Tiverton High School; the outstanding academic achievement of being
15	named a Tiverton High School Class of 2022 Top Ten Student.
16	Representative Edwards
17	Avery Grace Carvalho, Tiverton High School; the outstanding academic achievement of
18	being named a Tiverton High School Class of 2022 Top Ten Student.
19	Representative Edwards
20	Keira Mills McQueen, Tiverton High School; the outstanding academic achievement of
21	being named a Tiverton High School Class of 2022 Top Ten Student.
22	Representative Edwards
23	Molly Anne Richardson, Tiverton High School; the outstanding academic achievement of
24	being named a Tiverton High School Class of 2022 Top Ten Student.
25	Representative Edwards
26	Isabel Brynn Del Deo, Tiverton High School; the outstanding academic achievement of
27	being named a Tiverton High School Class of 2022 Top Ten Student.
28	Representative Edwards
29	Kaylie Constance Cabral, Tiverton High School; the outstanding academic achievement
30	of being named a Tiverton High School Class of 2022 Top Ten Student.
31	Representative Edwards
32	Paige Elizabeth Klos, Tiverton High School; the outstanding academic achievement of
33	being named a Tiverton High School Class of 2022 Top Ten Student.
34	Representative Edwards
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1	Bryan Ganley and Melissa Cotta, Bridging the Gap for Safety and Healing; your hard
2	work, devotion and advocacy on suicide prevention and work with the Samaritans to raise
3	awareness about suicide by bridge and advocating for the installation of safety/suicide barriers on
4	Rhode Island bridges.
5	Representative Solomon
6	Salvatore J. Augeri Sr., your selection by the Dante Society of Westerly as the Person of
7	the Year for 2022 for playing a significant role in the Town of Westerly and exemplifying the
8	society's aim to preserve and foster the Italian culture.
9	Representative Kennedy
10	Clorinda "Clo" Bouthillier, the joyous and momentous celebration of your 90th Birthday
11	on April 13, 2022.
12	Representative Shallcross Smith
13	Nicole Darling, Providence Police Department; your retirement after many years of
14	dedicated and faithful service to the residents of the City of Providence, Rhode Island as a
15	member of the Providence Police Department.
16	Representative Slater
17	Pedro Peguero, the joyous and momentous celebration of your Birthday on April 13,
18	2022.
19	Representative Diaz
20	Jeremy Pena, Houston Astros; the outstanding athletic achievement of hitting your first
21	Major League Baseball Home Run at such a young age as a member of the Houston Astros.
22	Representative Diaz
23	Julia Guzman, the joyous and momentous celebration of your Birthday on April 8, 2022.
24	Representative Diaz
25	The Pizza Lady, the joyous and momentous celebration of your 35th Anniversary of
26	serving the finest pizza and Italian specialties in the Westerly-Pawcatuck area.
27	Representative Kennedy
28	Rhode Island Mexican Association, the formal launch of the Rhode Island Mexican
29	Association at the Rhode Island State House and your mission to focus on the advancement and
30	empowerment of the Mexican community.
31	Representative Alzate
32	NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
33	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives hereby extends to the aforesaid persons
34	and organizations its very best wishes on this memorable occasion and expresses the hope for
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1	continued good fortune; and be it further
2	RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is respectfully requested to
3	transmit a properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.
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