2000 -- H 8059

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

EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House of Representatives that certain persons and organizations are deserving of commendation, and

WHEREAS,

The following individuals in recognition of their visit to the United States as part of the Portsmouth/Azorean Cultural Exchange Program Nemesio (Azores); Michelle Aguiar, Andre Barbosa, Auro Cordas, Irina Da Silva, Fabio De Ascencao, Marta Dos Reis, Cecilia Meneses, Debora Nogueira, Ana Rodrigues, Flavio Toledo, Sr. Joao Lopes, Principal of Qscola 2a Geral e Bocico de Vitorino Nenesio, (Sra, Elizabeth Fondeca, Teacher at Vitorino Nemesio), Megan Soares, Jill DeCosta, Jack Correia, Katie Powell, Kevin Lopes, Liam Nary, Jen Davis, Jess Gallipeau, Brandon Dess, John Silvia, Mrs. Shirley Cherry, School Librarian, Mr. Peter Dugan, Teacher, Mr. Joao Arruda, Teacher ;
Representatives Levesque, Amaral, Maher and Quick

Kinsale, County Cork and Newport RI., in recognition of The "Twinning" of their communities;
Representative Crowley

Janis Dubois, her dedication and tireless efforts on behalf of victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence;
Representative Burlingame

Paul E. And Rita J. Lamoureux, the joyous and momentous occasion of their 53^rd Wedding Anniversary on April 26, 2000;
Representative Burlingame

John "Red" Donnley, the joyous and momentous occasion of his 78^th birthday on March 10, 2000;
Representative McNamara

Peter McNaught, Coach Lincoln Little League, All-Star Team; winning the District 4 Title State Competition;
Representatives Menard, Barr, Winfield, Vieira

Esther Churchhill, the joyous and momentous occasion of her 90^th birthday celebrated on March 18, 2000;
Representative Benson

The following individuals for being inducted into the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame on April 1, 2000; Henry Correia, Sr. (posthumously), William "Winky" Correia (posthumously), Benedetto "Big Ben" Ferrazzano, Jr., Albert "Lefty" Greenwood (posthumously), Paul Harvey, Bruce Hutchison, Manuel "Manny" Lial, John Murphy, Elizabeth "Pinky" Penkala, William "Bill" Pepin, Edward "Ed" Polak, Edward "Beany" Ryan, John "Big Jack" Simister (posthumously), Mary Wisnieski;
Representative Malik

Leonard D. Capuano, his promotion as Assistant to the Superior Court Clerk on March 10, 2000;
Representative Knickle

Edmund and Barbara Zabinski, the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50^th Wedding Anniversary on October 12, 1999;
Representative Reilly, Jr.

John R. Desmaris, his promotion to Captain of the Central Falls Police Department;
Representative Faria

James Robert Wright, Troop 6, Bristol, his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on March 28, 2000;
Representative Millard, Jr.

Mrs. Vilma Mortti, the joyous celebration of her 65^th birthday on March 14, 2000;
Representative Lima

Mr. John Carter, the joyous and momentous occasion of his 93^rd birthday on March 8, 2000;
Representative Carter

Matthew Soucy, Troop 1109, Woonsocket; his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on March 24, 2000;
Representative Picard

Jason Garber, Pawtucket Pirates Hockey Team; your victory over the North Shore Eagles on February 11, 2000 at the Providence Civic Center;
Speaker of the House, John B. Harwood

Maurice Trattier, Commander; the 80^th Anniversary of Major Walter G. Gatchell V.F.W. Post # 306, Terry Watts, President the 79^th Anniversary of Major Walter G. Gatchell V.F.W. Auxiliary # 306;
Representative Coderre

The following individuals in recognition of The St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee for their hardwork and commitment to the festivity of the St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 10, 2000; John Murphy, being named Grand Marshall for the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Providence on March 10, 2000, The honorable Vincent A. Cianci, Jr.; being named Honorary Grand Marshall for the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Providence on March 10, 2000, Ed Lynch, Chairperson; his hardwork and commitment at the St. Patrick's Day Parade at the Roger Williams Park/Casino and City Hall events on March 10, 2000; Joan Peterson, Co-Chairperson; her hardwork and commitment for the St. Patrick's Day Parade at the Roger Williams Park/Casino and City Hall events on March 10, 2000;
Representatives Giannini , McCauley, Palangio

Dr. Vincent L. Thomson, Jr., celebrating 25 years in the Christian Ministry on March 18, 2000;
Representative Shavers

Commander, Rudy Legenza; his retirement after more than 30 years of devoted service to the Central Falls Police Department;
Representative Faria

Manuel F. Sousa, the joyous celebration of his 65^th birthday;
Representative Montanaro

Thomas J. Kelly, Troop 1, Jamestown; Joshua Shea Troop 1, Jamestown; their outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on March 16, 2000;
Representative Levesque

Joseph Corrente, his six years of outstanding service as Speaker of the Rhode Island Silver Haired Legislature;
Speaker of the House, John B. Harwood

Margaret Pera, the joyous and momentous occasion of her 90^th birthday on March 21, 2000;
Representative Costantino

Ernest A. Baribeaurlt, Woodworker, his exceptional love and dedication in bringing to the Children and Town of Cumberland for many years;
Representative Iwuc

The following individuals Friends of the Cumberland Public Library; receiving the Coalition of Library Advocates Fundraising Award for 1999; Lois Whitcomb, President, Hank Dugas, Vice President, Walt Farb, Secretary, Carole Bonnet-Eymard, Treasurer, Joseph Cassidy, Advisory Council, Loretta McVey, Advisory Council, Dr. Fran Wurtz, Advisory Council, Dorothy Bramley, Advisory Council, Flora Stanley, Advisory Council, Sally Canavan, Advisory Council, Alice Clemente, Advisory Council;
Representative Iwuc

Elsie Bessette, Advisory Council; receiving the Coalition of Library Advocates Fundraising Award for 1999 and her commitment in coordinating the Beanie Baby Basket Raffle;
Representative Iwuc

John Williams Spicer, the joyous and momentous occasion of his 80^th birthday on April 13, 2000;
Representative Carter

Lottie M. Dow, the joyous and momentous occasion of her 98^th birthday on March 29, 2000;
Representative Kelley

The following individuals of the Kevin K. Coleman Elementary School, being named Student of the Month for January 2000; Christian Rivera, Vienna Inthrathvongsy, Marcus Charette, Christina Defaut, Joshua Rodriguez, Kathleen Dao, Holly-Jo Lariviere, Jonathan Aponte, Cindy Cordero, Colby Lithyouvong, George Spearman, Randy Laskjowski, William Bryant, Sutha Ngo, Craig Amado;
Representative Picard

The following individuals of the Kevin K. Coleman Elementary School, being named Student of the Month for February 2000; Leyna Le, Kelly Laouangkai, Amanda Coutu, Kara Delgado, Chanleta Chin, Kayla Corkins, Jason Andre, Hannah Mowry, Jonathan Gilley, Jesus Pimental, Zeb Peterson, Judy Thipphavong, Jennifer Sanchez, Caroline Quinones, Jose Rivera, Kelly Hubert;
Representative Picard

The following individuals being named to the 2000 Johnston Girls 10 & Under Traveling All-Star Team and having an excellent season; Nicole Gaskin, Shaina Burns, Missy Ricciotti, Tenessa Azar, Kelly Centazzo, Meghann Rossi, Laura Harrington, Marlana Gemma, Juliann Curry, Heather Curry, Meaghan Falvo, Samantha Day, Tanya Jones, Amanda Supino, Kassandra Cummings, Kristen DeFazio, Emily Wilcox; Representative Russo, Jr.

The following individuals receiving Outstanding Community Service from Kendrick Avenue School; Branden Edwards, Deshonne Hill, Giselle Colon, Jonathan Martin, Zachary Soulignavong, Brittany Wilson, Crystal Woods, Michael Ouimette, Bryan Colon, Joshua Cullerton, Kristiana Reynolds, Mariah Masse, Amanda Madera, Logan Sabourin, William Marszalkowski, Chelsea Meyers, Ashley Perez, Hector Reyes, Ashley St. Pierre, Derek Alger;
Representative Picard

Jason Thomas Rankin, Troop 2 East Greenwich; his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on January 16, 2000;
Representative Watson

Howard D. Silverman, the joyous and momentous occasion of his 85^th birthday on March 18, 2000;
Representative Watson

The following individuals receiving the Random Acts of Kindness for the month of February 2000; Abisag Flores, Citizens Memorial School, Samantha Dubois, Samira Perez, Elizabeth Polanco, Ariel Burt, Ryan St. George, Paul Desrosiers, Francheska Cruz, Eugene Gauvin, Thydaraehna Iv, Keyshla Perez, Michelle Sosa, Jeffrey Morales, Edward Reese, Aley Gullerton, Genesis Ortiz, Mackenzie Doonan, Sierra Jean;
Representative Picard

Joel E. Jillson, his promotion to Chief of the Primrose Fire Department on March 6, 2000;
Representative Menard

Mr. & Mrs. Erasmo Macera, the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50^th Wedding Anniversary on December 10, 1999;
Representative Lanzi

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ruggieri, the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50^th Wedding Anniversary on December 17, 1999;
Representative Lanzi

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 is hereby respectfully requested to transmit a properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.