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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2008

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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

     Introduced By: Representatives Fox, and Watson

     Date Introduced: March 04, 2008

     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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      Greg Russo; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 50th Birthday on February 26,

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2008;

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      Representative Fellela

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      Arnold and Diane Smith; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 30th Wedding

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Anniversary on March 3, 2008;

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      Representative Fellela

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      Slocum Grange #36; the joyous celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Slocum

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Grange #36 on March 27, 1908 – March 27, 2008;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      Justin R. Chambliss, Troop 76, Providence; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy

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Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to exemplify the values of Scouting,

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Citizenship, Character and Fitness;

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      Representative Giannini

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      Angela Mendez; the distinguished honor of receiving the "Dominican Independence

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Award 2008" for your dedication and outstanding contributions as a role model for the youth of

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the Dominican Community;

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      Representative Diaz

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      Felix Diclo; the distinguished honor of receiving the "Dominican Independence Award

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2008" for your dedication and outstanding contributions to Dominican Art;

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      Representative Diaz

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      Carlos Evelyn Gonzalez; the distinguished honor of receiving the "Dominican

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Independence Award 2008" for your dedication and outstanding leadership in the Business

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Community;

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      Representative Diaz

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      Lesbia Pabon; the distinguished honor of receiving the "Dominican Independence Award

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2008" for your dedication and outstanding leadership in the Community Service;

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      Representative Diaz

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      Tomas E. Ramirez, Ph.D.; the distinguished honor of receiving the "Dominican

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Independence Award 2008" for your dedication and outstanding leadership in Education;

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      Representative Diaz

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      Segundo Silverio; the distinguished honor of receiving the "Dominican Independence

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Award 2008" for your dedication and outstanding contributions to the success of the Dominican

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Softball League;

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      Representative Diaz

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      Antonio Ceprano; the distinguished honor of being elected Commander of the Disabled

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American Veterans Mt. Pleasant Chapter 21, Providence, Rhode Island;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      Anthony Mercello; the distinguished honor of being elected Senior Vice Commander of

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the Disabled American Veterans Mt. Pleasant Chapter 21, Providence, Rhode Island;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      Joseph Leylegian; the distinguished honor of being elected Junior Vice Commander of

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the Disabled American Veterans Mt. Pleasant Chapter 21, Providence, Rhode Island;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      James A. Pascetta; the distinguished honor of being elected Adjutant of the Disabled

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American Veterans Mt. Pleasant Chapter 21, Providence, Rhode Island;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      Rocco M. Marcaccio; the distinguished honor of being elected Treasurer of the Disabled

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American Veterans Mt. Pleasant Chapter 21, Providence, Rhode Island;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      Ernesto Albanese; the distinguished honor of being elected Chaplain of the Disabled

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American Veterans Mt. Pleasant Chapter 21, Providence, Rhode Island;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      Emelio Ditomasso; the distinguished honor of being elected Sergeant at Arms of the

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Disabled American Veterans Mt. Pleasant Chapter 21, Providence, Rhode Island;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      Thomas Richardson; the distinguished honor of being elected Officer of the Day of the

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Disabled American Veterans Mt. Pleasant Chapter 21, Providence, Rhode Island;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      Nickolas Venditti; the distinguished honor of being elected Judge Advocate of the

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Disabled American Veterans Mt. Pleasant Chapter 21, Providence, Rhode Island;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      Ralph Nonenmacher; the distinguished honor of being elected S.E.C. of the Disabled

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American Veterans Mt. Pleasant Chapter 21, Providence, Rhode Island;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      John Nomen; the distinguished honor of being elected S.E.C. Alternate of the Disabled

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American Veterans Mt. Pleasant Chapter 21, Providence, Rhode Island;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      Manoog Vartian; the distinguished honor of being elected Trustee, 3 Years of the

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Disabled American Veterans Mt. Pleasant Chapter 21, Providence, Rhode Island;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      Suran Mourdjian; the distinguished honor of being elected Trustee, 2 Years of the

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Disabled American Veterans Mt. Pleasant Chapter 21, Providence, Rhode Island;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      Egisa Mooradian; the distinguished honor of being elected Trustee, 1 Year of the

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Disabled American Veterans Mt. Pleasant Chapter 21, Providence, Rhode Island;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      John Potenza; the distinguished honor of being elected Audit Committee, 3 Years of the

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Disabled American Veterans Mt. Pleasant Chapter 21, Providence, Rhode Island;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      John Basmajian; the distinguished honor of being elected Audit Committee, 2 Years of

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the Disabled American Veterans Mt. Pleasant Chapter 21, Providence, Rhode Island;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      Harry Bedrossian; the distinguished honor of being elected Audit Committee, 1 Year of

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the Disabled American Veterans Mt. Pleasant Chapter 21, Providence, Rhode Island;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      Troop 2, North Scituate, David Louis Antonelli, Nicholas John Bedard, William

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Alexander Garcia, Calvin Conroy Johnson, David Alexander Rodin and Eric Nicholas Saccoccia;

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

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dedication to exemplify the values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness;

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      Representative Mumford

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      Jan Harp Domene, President National PTA; the honor of your visit to Coventry High

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School on March 13, 2008 and your dedication and commitment to develop an atmosphere for

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excellence in teaching and learning for the students of our nation;

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      Representative McNamara

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      Marellen Brady and Lisa Maher, Johnston Senior High School; being awarded by the

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VSA arts of Rhode Island with a $2,000 Access The Arts Grant for your commitment to provide

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individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate in visual, literary and performing arts;

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      Representative Fellela

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      Carolyn Carnevale, Sarah Dyer Barnes School; being awarded by the VSA arts of Rhode

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Island with a $3,000 Access The Arts Grant for your commitment to provide individuals with

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disabilities the opportunity to participate in visual, literary and performing arts;

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      Representative Fellela

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      Sagarika R. Prajapati, Globe Park School; the outstanding academic achievement of

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winning the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Marissa Sano, Woonsocket Middle School; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being a Runner-Up in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Carissa M. Fortier, Bernon Heights School; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being a School Winner and District Finalist in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department

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District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Sean P. Hidenfelter, Bernon Heights School; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being a School Winner and District Finalist in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department

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District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Katrina A. Gagnon, Citizens' Memorial School; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being a School Winner and District Finalist in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department

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District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Vy T. Hoang, Citizens' Memorial School; the outstanding academic achievement of being

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a School Winner and District Finalist in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District

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Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Kelley A. Babphavong, Kevin K. Coleman Elementary School; the outstanding academic

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achievement of being a School Winner and District Finalist in the 2008 Woonsocket Education

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Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Abigail O. Shobajo, Kevin K. Coleman Elementary School; the outstanding academic

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achievement of being a School Winner and District Finalist in the 2008 Woonsocket Education

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Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Taylor M. Gray, Globe Park School; the outstanding academic achievement of being a

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School Winner and District Finalist in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District

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Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Pookie Souvannavong, Harris School; the outstanding academic achievement of being a

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School Winner and District Finalist in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District

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Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Michelle J. McBride, Harris School; the outstanding academic achievement of being a

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School Winner and District Finalist in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District

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Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Brittany M. Girard, Leo A. Savoie School; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being a School Winner and District Finalist in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department

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District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Jordan Vongsithi, Leo A. Savoie School; the outstanding academic achievement of being

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a School Winner and District Finalist in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District

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Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Geneva Arnold, Feinstein Learning Academy; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being a School Winner and District Finalist in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department

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District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Earl Dandy, Feinstein Learning Academy; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being a School Winner and District Finalist in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department

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District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Alex T. Lefrancois, Feinstein Learning Academy; the outstanding academic achievement

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of being a School Winner and District Finalist in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department

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District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Desiree R. Dompier, Woonsocket Middle School; the outstanding academic achievement

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of being a School Winner and District Finalist in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department

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District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Alicia A. Mello, Woonsocket Middle School; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being a School Winner and District Finalist in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department

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District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Verletto G. Owden, Kevin K. Coleman Elementary School; the outstanding academic

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achievement of being a School Alternate and District Finalist in the 2008 Woonsocket Education

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Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Kristina Pralaya, Bernon Heights School; the outstanding academic achievement of being

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a School Alternate in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Brian C. Ortiz, Bernon Heights School; the outstanding academic achievement of being a

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School Alternate in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Cassondra L. Sherby, Citizens' Memorial School; the outstanding academic achievement

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of being a School Alternate in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Silvana Mercado, Citizens' Memorial School; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being a School Alternate in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Yesica Gomez, Kevin K. Coleman Elementary School; the outstanding academic

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achievement of being a School Alternate in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District

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Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Travell M. Languirand, Globe Park School; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being a School Alternate in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Jeffrey Parenteau, Globe Park School; the outstanding academic achievement of being a

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School Alternate in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Kyleigh E. Williams, Harris School; the outstanding academic achievement of being a

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School Alternate in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Jordyn T. Cobb, Harris School; the outstanding academic achievement of being a School

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Alternate in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Nicholas A. Beals, Leo A. Savoie School; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being a School Alternate in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Bryan Bourget, Leo A. Savoie School; the outstanding academic achievement of being a

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School Alternate in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Jazzman T. Sweeney, Feinstein Learning Academy; the outstanding academic

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achievement of being a School Alternate in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District

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Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Joshua Bailey, Feinstein Learning Academy; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being a School Alternate in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Travis Champagne, Feinstein Learning Academy; the outstanding academic achievement

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of being a School Alternate in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Connor J. Morley, Woonsocket Middle School; the outstanding academic achievement of

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being a School Alternate in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Kurtlin A. Candelario-Harmon, Woonsocket Middle School; the outstanding academic

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achievement of being a School Alternate in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District

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Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      Darlene B. Aderoju, Woonsocket Middle School; the outstanding academic achievement

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of being a School Alternate in the 2008 Woonsocket Education Department District Spelling Bee;

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      Representative Picard

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      SSgt. Robert M. Bienvenue, Rhode Island Air National Guard; your retirement after

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many years of outstanding and distinguished service making significant and lasting contributions

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to protect our state and country as a member of the Rhode Island Air National Guard;

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      Speaker William J. Murphy and Representative Carter

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      Al Grant; attaining standing as a nationally recognized Certified Residential Mortgage

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Specialist;

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      Representative Gorham

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      Officer John E. Randall; your heroic actions on November 16, 207 for single-handedly

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saving two people from their burning home on 481 Kingstown Road;

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      Representative Gorham

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      James S. Bennett; the honor of being named Grand Marshall of the 2008 St. Patrick's Day

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Parade;

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      Representative McCauley

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      James L. Carr, Jr.; the honor of being named Deputy Grand Marshall 2008 St. Patrick's

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Day Parade;

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      Representative McCauley

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      Radio Voz Do Emigrante; the joyous celebration of the 20th Anniversary of serving the

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Portuguese speaking community with honor, pride and satisfaction;

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      Representative Amaral

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      Walter M. Rocha; your retirement after 36 years of outstanding and dedicated service to

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the State of Rhode Island and Colt State Park;

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      Representative Gallison

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      Portsmouth High School Junior Varsity Cheerleading; Nicole Adroved, Erin Aleicho,

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Madeline Burns, Maggie Casey, Fallon Derrah, Lindsey Eggeman, CeCe Girr, Camille Jones,

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Rachel Kelley, Haley Kirwin, Sophie Letendre, Heather Nicholson, Bridget Pretto, Audrey

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Rinkel, Principal; Robert Littlefield and Athletic Director, Michael Lunney; the outstanding

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athletic achievement of winning the Ram Rumble Cheer Competition;

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      Representative Rice

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      Portsmouth High School Varsity Cheerleading; Devyo Amaral, Kayla Arellano, Alexa

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Barbosa, Lyndsey Borges, Molley Chappell, Allie Comfort, Madeline Girr, Claudia Goodman,

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Samantha Hahn, Jessica Kelley, Kaela Kinley, Stef Lima, Alena Link, Alicia Loffredo, Brianna

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Martin, Kimberly Pedrotty, Jenna Polselli, Allie Popovici, Lindsey Rezendes, Noelle Robinson,

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Lauren Sanford, Caitlyn Strom, Julia Sylvia, Ashley Tingstad, Victoria Trujillo, Meggi Yates-

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Berg, Rachel Yates-Berg, Head Coach, Deb Valente, Principal, Robert Littlefield and Athletic

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Director, Michael Lunney; the outstanding athletic achievement of winning the Ram Rumble

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Cheer Competition;

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      Representative Rice

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      Jennifer Houle, Owner, Roy's Barber Shop; the joyous occasion of the Grand Opening of

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Roy's Barber Shop, 655 Great Road, North Smithfield, RI;

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      Representative Church

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      Birchwood Middle School Basketball, Anthony Garceau, Michael Ferrante, Michael

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Corin, Austin Vanbemmelen, Dillon McCluskie, Richard Moore, John Ricotilli, Richard Calabro,

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Alex Fortes, Dillon Greene, Conor Feeney, Michael Neal, Chris Peterson, Jared Federowicz,

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Abdou Bah, Tyler Acciaiolli, Joel Diaz, Jacob Didomenico, Samule Odikoya, Joseph Coro,

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Connor Nesbitt, Ryan McCluskie and Head Coach, Donald Emerson; the outstanding athletic

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achievement of winning the 2007-2008 Rhode Island Middle School State Championship;

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      Representatives Corvese and Schadone

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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 hereby is respectfully requested to transmit a

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properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.

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