2000 -- H 8278

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EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

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

WHEREAS,

The following individuals for their achievement in winning the D.A.R.E. Essay; Sara McPhillips, Danyelle Tremblay, Manny Benevides, Amanda McElroy, Tyler Tannock and Briana Verrissimo;

Representative Malik

Cythina Rondeau; her retirement after 31 years of outstanding and dedicated service teaching the students of Burrillville;

The Windmill Golf Course; the momentous occasion of their Grand Opening on May 27, 2000;

Representative Malik

The following individuals for their outstanding and dedicated service to the Tiverton Lions Club and the Citizens of Tiverton; Richard Snell, Vincent Calabrese, Arthur Moller;

Representative Amaral

John Pacheco, Principal, his retirement after 26 years of dedicated service as principal to the students and teachers of the Pocasset School;

Representative Amaral

Senator William V. Irons, his excellent shot on the par three third hole that resulted in a hole on one at the Wannamoisett Country Club on May 22, 2000;

Representative Malik

Dona Goldman, President of the Diabetes Foundation; her outstanding and dedicated effort on behalf of making the annual "Dance to Defect Diabetes" variety program a rousing success;

Representative Caprio

Elaine Colaneri, Modern Jazz Dance Company; her outstanding and dedicated effort on behalf of making the annual "Dance to Defeat Diabetes" variety program a rousing success;

Representative Caprio

Michele Di Traglia, Director of Community Development; her outstanding and dedicated effort on behalf of making the annual "Dance to Defeat Diabetes" variety program a rousing success;

Representative Caprio

The following students of Charles E. Shea Senior High School for their accomplishments and achievements which qualifies you to be a member of the 1999-2000 Charles E. Shea Senior High School Honors Night;

Representative Kilmartin

Met Life; your outstanding commitment and devotion to supporting the nationally recognized youth involved in the Youth Caring for Others National Program;

Speaker John B. Harwood

Fund for Community Progress; your outstanding commitment and devotion to supporting the national recognized youth involved in the Youth Caring for Others National Program;

Speaker John B. Harwood

Charles Tulo; your outstanding commitment and devotion to supporting the nationally recognized youth involved in the Youth Caring for Others National Program;

Speaker John B. Harwood

Honorable Jesse Bertholde; his outstanding and dedicated service as Chairman of the Tiverton Republican Town Committee;

Representatives Amaral, Long and Quick

Scott A. Hughes and Lee-Ann Hayman; the joyous occasion of the celebration of their Marriage on Friday, the 19^th of May 2000;

Representative Coderre

Reverend Roy Bell; his Spiritual truth, happiness, and love to the members and citizens of St. John Baptist Church;

Representative Benson

The following individuals for winning the St. Michael's Midget B Basketball Team League Championship for 1999-2000;

Representative Hogan

Steve and Beth Keough; the birth of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Keough, on May 6, 2000;

Representative Iwuc

Brian and Mary Beth Jordon; the birth of their son, Samuel Francis Jordon on August 21, 1999;

Representative Lima

John H. Maher; his graduation from Michigan Tech on May 20, 2000;

Representative Maher

Tom and Monique Brown; the birth of their daughter, Sophia Rose on May 9, 2000;

Representative Maher

Joseph and Maureen Amaral; the joyous and momentous occasion of the birth of their son, Nicholas Clifford Amaral, on May 13, 2000;

Representative Long

The Honorable and Mrs. Joseph N. Amaral; the joyous and momentous occasion of the birth of their son, Nicholas Clifford Amaral, on May 13, 2000;

Representative Long

The Honorable Catherine Graziano; being honored by the Rhode Island Right to Life Committee for her exemplary leadership in the Pro-Life movement;

Representative Henseler

Harris Rosen and Myrna Rosen for receiving the Israel Unity Award from State of Israel Bonds;

Representative Cicilline

Monica Elena White; your graduation from Spelman College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English;

Representative Benson

Stefanie McCabe; your graduation from the University of Rhode Island with a degree in Business and Finance;

Representative Benson

Dr. Kristine A. Mulcahey; receiving her Ph.D. from Rhode Island College in June of 2000;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Representative Mumford

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gannon; the joyous and momentous occasion of the birth of your son, Brendan Scott Gannon, on May 13, 2000;

Representative San Bento

Minister Cythnia Smothers; her graduation from Andover Newton Theology Seminary College on May 15, 2000;

Representative Shavers

Minister Janice I. Thomspon; her graduation from Andover Newton Theology Seminary College on May 15, 2000;

Representative Shavers

Annette Lu; her Inauguration as the Tenth Vice President of the Republic of China;

Representative Henseler

Chen Shui Bian; his Inauguration as the Tenth President of the Republic of China;

Representative Henseler

Donald E. McCreight, Ph.D.; his life as a professor, community leader, banker, father, grandfather and understanding husband;

Representative Kelley

Joseph E. Walsh, being selected as the student speaker for his class for the 114 Undergraduate Commencement at the University of Rhode Island;

Representatives George and Scott

Rissy Zwetchkenbaum, receiving the Miriam Hospital Women's Association Annual Recognition Award;

Representative Cicilline

The following individuals of North Providence High School; for being named to the Rhode Island Honor Society;

The following individuals for their selection by the Ashaway Volunteer Fire Association as the 1999-2000 Firefighter of the Year; Keith R. Roode, Carl J. Sposato, Donald L. Johnson;

Representative Kennedy

Mark A. MacCall; your selection by the Ashaway Volunteer Fire Association as the 1999-2000 Junior Firefighter of the Year;

Representative Kennedy

William S. And Phyllis E. King; the joyous and momentous celebration of their 50^th Wedding Anniversary on June 3, 2000;

Representative Kilmartin

Sister Elisia; her many years of outstanding and dedicated service to St. Rocco School;

Representatives Russo and Henseler

Mr. And Mrs. Nathan Ludman; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50^th Wedding Anniversary on November 27, 1999;

Representative Lima

Christopher Langmack, Troop 7, Bristol; your outstanding achievement in attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 12, 2000;

Representative Millard

Shirley Rennick; her many years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Exeter/West Greenwich School Department both as Teacher and Administrator;

Representative Anderson

The following individuals for winning the North Providence High School Student Government Election Day 2000; Mellanie Barroso, Probate Judge, Donna Testa, Director of Senior Citizens Center, Kristen Wright, Finance Director, Ryan Ragano, Public Works Director, Jackie Fernandes, Tax Assessor, Brad Coletta, Tax Collector, Michael Coppola, Superintendent of Schools, Lino Cambio, High School Principal, Michael Ryan, Police Chief, Ryan McDermott, Fire Chief, Jonathan Vitolo, Town Librarian, Judy Bedoya, Human Resources Technician, Jacqueline Palombo, Purchasing Agent, Nick Bianco, Building Inspector, James Johanson, Director of Recreation, Jacklyn Dao, Town Clerk, Erin Creighton, Clerk of the Board of Canvassers, Michael Scandariato, Town Planner, Anthony Simas, Municipal Court Judge, Ryan Malloncy, State Representative, District 71, Linsday McElroy, State Representative, District 70, Kristen Degnan, School Committee - At - Large, Heather Pion, School Committee, District 3, Anthony DiFruscio, School Committee, District 3, Jessica Pasquarelli, School Committee, District 2, Holly Bolvin, School Committee, District 2, Jennifer Pasquarelli, School Committee, District 1, Nicole Aiello, School Committee, District 1, James Favreau, Council - At - Large, Gregory McCarthy, Council, District 3, Danny Fernandes, Council, District 3, Gina Iaciofano, Council, District 2, Nicole Gelsomino, Council, District 2, Raymond Santilli, Council, District 1, Erica Garber, Council, District 1, Paul Pistacchio, Mayor and Dino Autiello, State Senator;

Representatives Schadone and Corvese

Peter J. Renaud, attaining the Rank of Eagle Scout, Troop 1, Manville, Rhode Island;

Representative Menard

Karen A. Caughlin, successfully achieving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Rhode Island College;

Representative Watson

Dennis Molloy, achieving the Krane Super Heavyweight World Title in Karate on April 28, 2000;

Representative Aiken

Professor Frank Golet, his outstanding excellence in research, teaching and extension in all matters RELATING TO wetlands and other natural resources;

Representative Naughton

Tom Stewart, Hofstra University; the outstanding, support, guidance and friendship you have so generously extended to the undergraduates of the University;

Speaker John B. Harwood

The following individuals of Central Falls High School; participating in "We The People" competition in Washington on May 5, 2000 for the National Finals;

Representative Faria

Laurette Hetu, her being honored as this year's RSVP Volunteer of the Year for her benevolence and dedication to the community and the RSVP Program;

Representative Martineau

The following individuals of South Kingstown High School for their outstanding commitment and dedication to coaching Will Thomas, winner of the National Scholastic Track and Field Championship; Richard Bloom, Track Coach, John Thompson, Track Coach, Pat Egan, Track Coach, Jim Champion, Track Coach and Don Szrom, Track Coach;

Representative Caprio and the South Kingstown

House Delegation

Will Thomas, South Kingstown High School, his incredible accomplishments as both a student and athlete, combining talent and discipline to capture the National Scholastic Track and Field Championship;

Representative Caprio and the South Kingstown

House Delegation

The following individuals of Leo A. Savoie School Flyers; your outstanding achievement in winning the Floor Hockey League Championship on May 18, 2000;

Representative Picard

Matthew E. Dailey, Troop 183, Warwick; his outstanding achievement in attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on April 26, 2000;

Representative Naughton

James A. Carolan, Troop 183, Warwick; his outstanding achievement in attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on August 31, 1999;

Representative Naughton

Gregory M. Hughes, Troop 183, Warwick; his outstanding achievement in attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 3, 1999;

Representative Naughton

Kenneth J. Arpin, Troop 183, Warwick; his outstanding achievement in attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on January 21, 1999;

Representative Naughton

Jessica Pasquarelli, North Providence High School; being named to the Rhode Island Honor Society 2000;

Representative DeSimone

Carol-Ann Simone, North Providence High School; being named to the Rhode Island Honor Society 2000;

Representative Schadone

Erin Creighton, North Providence High School; being named to the Rhode Island Honor Society 2000;

Representative Schadone

Patricia A. Canning, your retirement from teaching after 30 years of dedicated and devoted service to the students and Town of Middletown;

Representative Callahan

Anna Marsiglia, the joyous celebration of your 80^th birthday on May 13, 2000;

Representative Lima

Amelia Allesandro, the joyous celebration of your 90^th birthday on May 13, 2000;

Representative Lima

Ann M. Baribault, your outstanding and untiring efforts in your capacity as a teacher assistant for 18 years in the City of East Providence;

Representative Savage

Winifred G. Carvalho, your outstanding and untiring efforts in your capacity as a supervisory aide for 16 years in the City of East Providence;

Representative Savage

Joan Bedrosian, your outstanding and untiring efforts in your capacity as a supervisory aide for 8 years in the City of East Providence;

Representative Savage

Cheryl Johnson and Dan Dutrumble, the joyous and momentous occasion of their Marriage on March 25, 2000 at Camp Canonicus, Exeter;

Representative Kelley

The following individuals of the Rhode Island School for the Deaf; your participation in the "Safety, Health and Prevention Education S.H.A.P.E. Program";

Representative Cambio

Donna Sherman, Teacher; her 31 years of dedicated and devoted service in the field of Education in the Town of Barrington;

Representatives Amaral and Ferguson

Emery Pineo, Teacher; her 31 years of dedicated and devoted service in the field of Education in the Town of Barrington;

Representatives Amaral and Ferguson

Nancy Aroche, Teacher; her 31 years of dedicated and devoted service in the field of Education in the Town of Barrington;

Representatives Amaral and Ferguson

Gregory G. and Carolyn J. Wilmar, the momentous and joyous celebration of your 25^th Wedding Anniversary on April 12, 2000;

Representative Kennedy

Ryan Piccolo, Westerly High School; your selection by the Rhode Island Music Association to the 1999-2000 All - State Senior High Jazz Band utilizing the Alto Saxophone;

Representative Kennedy

Kevin Lowther, Westerly High School; your selection by the Rhode Island Music Association to the 1999 - 2000 All - State Senior High Jazz Band utilizing the Trombone and Violin;

Representative Kennedy

Joseph Mitchell, Westerly High School; your selection by the Rhode Island Music Association to the 1999 - 2000 All - State Senior High Jazz Band utilizing the Tenor Saxophone;

Representative Kennedy

Rhode Island Harvesting Company, Inc., the celebration of your 50^th Anniversary serving the business community with quality farm and tractor equipment;

Representative Kennedy

Charles L. Niles, Jr.; your installation as the Grand High Priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Rhode Island;

Representative Kennedy

Scott Bill Hirst; your installation as the Grand Historian of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Rhode Island;

Representative Kennedy

Kimberly P. Bertholic, Glocester Police Department; being sworn in as the First Police Woman in the Town of Glocester on May 13, 2000;

Representative Carroll

David P. Hebert, Glocester Police Department; being sworn in on May 13, 2000 as a new Police Officer in the Town of Glocester;

Representative Carroll

The following individuals of Westerly High School; your accomplishment in being named to the Rhode Island and National Honor Society Class of 2000;

Representatives Lewiss and Thompson

The following individuals of Westerly High School; your accomplishment in being named to the National Honor Society Class of 2001;

Representatives Lewiss and Thompson

Maureen Smith, Westerly High School; her receiving the Louis Feinstein Memorial Scholar Award, which exemplifies the highest values of leadership, brotherhood, compassion and community spirit;

Representative Lewiss

Jaclyn Smyth, Westerly High School; her receiving the Louis Feinstein Memorial Scholar Award, which exemplifies the highest values of leadership, brotherhood, compassion and community spirit;

Representative Lewiss

Peter J. Renaud, Troop 1, Manville; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout;

Representative Menard

The Staff of the Rhode Island Veterans Home National Nursing Home Week; their compassion, caring and kindness given every day by placing the welfare of the veterans first, making each staff member so very special;

Representative Hetherington

Edward "Ted" Inman, Jr.; the joyous and momentous celebration of his 70^th birthday on May 19, 2000;

Representative Inman

The Coventry Senior Citizens Center; the joyous celebration of their 20^th Anniversary on May 26, 2000;

Representative Inman

The following individuals of George C. Calef School; your participation in the D.A.R.E. Program and your commitment to remain "Drug Free";

Representative Voccola

The following individuals of Wilbur and McMahon School; capturing the 2000 State Mock Trial Junior Division Championship;

Representative Quick

The following individuals of Burrillville High School; being presented with the World War II Memorial Award and for taking second place in the group exhibits portion of the Rhode Island Annual History Day Competition on April 29, 2000;

Representative Rabideau

Ryan Rabideau, Burrillville High School; being presented with the A.T. Cross Award at the Rhode Island Annual History Day Competition on April 29, 2000;

Representative Rabideau

The following individuals of Burrillville High School; winning first place in the group performance portion of the Rhode Island Annual History Day Competition on April 29, 2000;

Laura Tancrede, Kaitlyn Siner and Kimberly Ratte;

Representative Rabideau

The Richmond Historical Society; the dedication of the Historic Bell School as we celebrate it's rich history and welcome its opening as a Museum on May 7, 2000;

Representative Kelley

Eddy Green; the joyous and momentous occasion of his 76^th birthday on May 9, 2000;

Representative Kelley

Lieutenant Colonel William H. Smith; the joyous occasion of his retirement from the United States Army after 20 years of dedicated service to his Nation and the State of Rhode Island;

Representative Kelley

Colonel Frank S. Hale, II RIM; his 30 years of volunteer service operating and maintaining Historic Fort Adams and for his dedication to the community;

Representative Long

Stephane Chmelewsky, Consul General de France a Boston; his visit to our state and in appreciation of the significance of his office especially given our substantial Franco-American population and their invaluable contributions to American culture;

Speaker John B. Harwood and Representative Martineau

Victor Filippi, Jr.; his graduation from the New England Institute of Technology on Sunday the 7^th of May 2000;

Speaker John B. Harwood

Joseph and Ann Marie Trebisacci; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 45th Wedding Anniversary on May 14^th 2000;

Ellen Duong, Artist; your artistic creativity and commitment to assist with the Connecting for Children and Families;

Pastor Roger S. Wells; the momentous occasion of the Ground Breaking Ceremony on May 7, 2000 for the New Life Community Baptist Church;

Representative Abdullah-Odiase

Chief Brain Hoxie; being sworn in as the Chief of the Washington Fire Department;

Representative Inman

Robert L. Carothers, Ph. D., President, University of Rhode Island; his efforts to establish a formal regional collaborative between the two sister Land Grant Institutions, Delaware State and the University of Rhode Island;

William B. DeLauder, Ph. D., President, Delaware State University, Dover, Delaware; his efforts to establish a formal regional collaborative partnership between the two sister Land Grant Institutions, Delaware State and the University of Rhode Island;

Representative Naughton

Kelly Havican, Grade 7 Aldrich Junior High School; your gift of art to the citizens of Rhode Island;

Representative Sherlock

Kayla Buchanan, Grade 11 Pilgrim High School; your gift of art to the citizens of Rhode Island;

Representative Sherlock

Joshua Barrow, Grade 5 Holliman Elementary School; your gift of art to the citizens of Rhode Island;

Representative Sherlock

Charisse Latimer and James Lewis Thompson III; the joyous occasion of the birth of your daughter, Victoria "Tory" Latimer Thompson, on March 3, 2000;

Representative Kelley

Edward and Shirley Lacroix; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50^th Wedding Anniversary on May 13, 2000;

Representative Hogan

Warren F. Leach, III and Stephen J. Leach, Troop 152 North Kingstown; their outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 11, 2000;

Representative Benson

Wilfred A. "Pete" Cornell, Jr.; his retirement from the Pfizer, Inc. after 36 years of outstanding and dedicated service;

Robert Monteiro, Portsmouth High School; being named "Coach of the Year" by the Rhode Island Football Coaches Association Division I;

Representatives Maher and Levesque

Dorothy Covell, the joyous and momentous occasion of your 90^th birthday on June 11, 2000;

Representative Kelley

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.