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S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2000
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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 that certain persons and organizations are deserving of commendation, and
WHEREAS,
Alissa Lambert; her being named the Salutatorian for the Central Falls High School Class of 2000; Representative Moran
Paul Kuras; his being named Valedictorian for the Central Falls High School Class of 2000; Representative Moran
Beth Toste, Cumberland High School; being named Salutatorian for the Class of 2000;
Representatives Menard, Reilly, Iwuc and Moran
Alissa Levesque, Cumberland High School; being named Valedictorian for the Class of 2000; Representatives Menard, Reilly, Iwuc and Moran
The following students of Cumberland High School; being named a Distinguished Scholar for the Class of 2000;
Representatives Menard, Reilly, Iwuc and Moran
Jerry Bonner, Cumberland High School; being named to the Providence Journal's 2000 All-State Boys Indoor Track Second Team, the Northern Division First Team and the Metropolitan A First Team; Representative Reilly
Tom Bjartmarz, Cumberland High School; being named to the Providence Journal's 2000 All-State Boys Indoor Track Second Team, the Northern Division First Team and the Metropolitan A Second Team; Representative Reilly
John O' Neill, Cumberland High School; being named to the Providence Journal's 2000 All-State Boys Basketball Division I-North First Team;
Representative Reilly
Greg O'Connor, Cumberland High School; being named to the Providence Journal's 2000 All-State Boys Basketball Division I-North Second Team;
Representative Reilly
Michael Aceto, Cumberland High School; being named to the Providence Journal's 2000 All-State Boys Basketball Division I-North Third Team;
Representative Reilly
Steve Polucha, Cumberland High School; being named to the Providence Journal's 2000 All-State Boys Swimming First and Second Teams and the Division A First Team;
Representative Reilly
Marie Kreuzberger, Cumberland High School; being named to the Providence Journal's 2000 All-State Girls Swimming Second Team and the Division A First and Second Teams;
Representative Reilly
Valerie Grow, Andrea Morelle and Emily Forman, Cumberland High School; being named to the Providence Journal's 2000 All-State Girls Swimming First and Second Teams and the Division A First and Second Teams;
Representative Reilly
Anne Breslin, Cumberland High School; being named to the Providence Journal's 2000 All-State Girls Swimming First Team and the Division A First Team;
Representative Reilly
Mark Smith, Cumberland High School; being named to the Providence Journal's 2000 All-State Boys Indoor Track Northern Division First Team;
Representative Reilly
Nate Recansino, Cumberland High School; being named to the Providence Journal's 2000 All-State Boys Indoor Track Northern Division First Team;
Representative Reilly
Brain Black and Jeffrey Danseruau Cumberland High School; being named to the Providence Journal's 2000 All-State Hockey Met B Division First Team;
Representative Reilly
Joseph Mega, Cumberland High School; being named to the Providence Journal's 2000 All-State Hockey Met B Division Third Team;
Representative Reilly
Beth Toste, Cumberland High School; being named to the Providence Journal's 2000 All-State Girls Basketball Academic All-State Team;
Representative Reilly
Christina Deacon, Cumberland High School; being named to the Providence Journal's 2000 All-State Girls Basketball Division I-Northe Honorable Mention Team;
Representative Reilly
Mike Mastelerz, Cumberland High School; being named to the Providence Journal's 2000 All-State Wrestling Division A-I Second Team;
Representative Reilly
Randi Hastings, Cumberland High School; being named to the Providence Journal's 2000 All-State Wrestling First Team and the Division A-I First Team;
Representative Reilly
Mike Lambert, Cumberland High School; being named to the Providence Journal's 2000 All-State Wrestling Second Team and the Division A-I First Team;
Representative Reilly
Corey D'Ambra, Michael Hoskins, Kristen Kelly, James Ratcliffe and Aline Sur; your participation on the 2000 RIMA of the Boys' and Girls' Club of Cumberland-Lincoln;
Representative Reilly
The following individuals for their participation on the 2000 RIMA Champion Penguin Swim Team of the Boys' and Girls' Club of Cumberland-Lincoln;
Representative Reilly
Sarah Wood and Laura Marandola of Cumberland High School; being named to the Woonsocket Call's 1999-2000 Girls Indoor Track All-Star First Team;
Representative Reilly
Pam Comey, Heather Pierce and Dana Skorupa; being named to the Woonsocket Call's 1999-2000 Girls Indoor Track All-Star Second Team;
Representative Reilly
Jenna Atwood. Cumberland High School; being named to the Woonsocket Call's 1999-2000 Girls Indoor Track All-Star Honorable Mention Team;
Representative Reilly
Josh Orabone, Steve Dube and Josh Incerpi; being named to the Woonsocket Call's 1999-2000 Boys Basketball All-Star Honorable Mention Team;
Representative Reilly
David Skorupa, Jesse George and Adam Bissonnette; being named to the Woonsocket Call's 1999-2000 Hockey All-Star Honorable Mention Team;
Representative Reilly
Chris DaCosta, Kyle LaBranche and Dan Goncalves; being named to the Woonsocket Call's 1999-2000 Wrestling All-Star Honorable Mention Team;
Representative Reilly
Mike Aceto and John O' Neill, Cumberland High School; being named to the Woonsocket Call's 1999-2000 Boys Basketball All-Star First Team;
Representative Reilly
Greg O'Connor, Cumberland High School; being named to the Woonsocket Call's 1999-2000 Boys Basketball First Team;
Representative Reilly
Mike Lambert and Randi Hastings, Cumberland High School; being named to the Woonsocket Call's 1999-2000 Wrestling All-Star First Team;
Representative Reilly
Steve Pawluch, Cumberland High School; being named to the Woonsocket Call's 1999-2000 Wrestling All-Star Second Team;
Representative Reilly
Brian Black and Jeff Dansereau, Cumberland High School; being named to the Woonsocket Call's 1999-2000 Hockey All-Star First Team;
Representative Reilly
Joe Mega, Cumberland High School; being named to the Woonsocket Call's 1999-2000 Hockey All-Star Second Team;
Representative Reilly
Jeff Del Gigante, Deputy Clerk of the House; his graduation from Roger Williams University on June 3, 2000; The House Finance Committee
Arlene Garvey and Elizabeth (Betty) Bannister; their many years of loyal service to the children of North Kingstown and Hamilton School and wishing her a successful retirement;
Representative Carter
The following individuals being recognized as an honored guest at the Coventry Housing Authority's "Older American" Luncheon;
Representatives George, Inman, Murphy, Anderson
and Montanaro
Bill Payne and Danielle Shorey for their achievement in winning the D.A.R.E. Essay;
Representative Malik
Cheri R. Hall; congratulating the Burrillville Parks and Recreation Department on the Millenium Grand Opening of Spring Lake Beach;
Representative Rabideau
Marta Samek and Kristin Przybylko; their outstanding contribution of Polish Food to the American-Polish Cultural Exchange Commission's Polish Easter Display;
Representative Iwuc
Dr. Timothy Flanigan; being chosen for the nation's highest honor for the Community Health Leadership by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation;
Representative Amaral
Lance Corporal Robert J. Vincent; being awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for professional superior performance of his duties while serving as section leader; Representative Amaral
Daniel John Cummings, Troop 2; your outstanding achievement in attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on May 29, 2000; Representative Watson
Sarah Rubebstein, Tiogue School; capturing 1st Place in the National Safe Boating Week Poster Contest sponsored by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Enforcement; Representative Long
John Warfel, Block Island School; capturing Honorable Mention in the National Safe Boating Week Poster Contest sponsored by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Enforcement;
Representative Long
Elizabeth Bellavance, Quidnessett Elementary; capturing 3rd Place in the National Safe Boating Week Poster Contest sponsored by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Enforcement;
Representative Long
Danielle Howell, Tiogue School; capturing 2nd Place in the National Safe Boating Week Poster Contest sponsored by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Enforcement; Representative Long
Katie McGwin, Quidnessett Elementary; capturing 1st Place in the National Safe Boating Week Poster Contest sponsored by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Enforcement; Representative Long
Kathryn Helterline, Block Island School; capturing Honorable Mention in the National Safe Boating Week Poster Contest sponsored by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Enforcement;
Representative Long
Susan Mitchell, Block Island School; capturing 3ed Place in the National Safe Boating Week Poster Contest sponsored by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Enforcement; Representative Long
Benjamin Algiere, Ashaway Elementary School; capturing 2nd Place in the National Safe Boating Week Poster Contest sponsored by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Division of Enforcement;
Representative Long
The following students being named Student of the 2nd Quarter at the Woonsocket Middle School; Arlene Valentin, Guidance; Tanya Hanson, Guidance; Danny Foy, Micmacs; Jaileen Saldana, Mohegans; Justin Martin, Mohawks; Kristie Solecki, Penobscots; Stephanie Allard, Pequots; Kaylee Therrien, Nimpucs; Michelle Pozzi, Narragansetts; Lekesha Grayson, Kickapoos; Allison Aldrich, Brahmins; Michael Maculan, Senecas; Nathaniel Mann, Foxes; Heather Perreault, Wampanoags; Krystle Martin, Braves; Fernando Melicio, Lakotas; Angel Figueroa, Cherokees; Tara Scurry, Arapahos and Jennifer Huynh, Matawamicks;
Representative Picard
The following students being named Student of the 3rd Quarter at the Woonsocket Middle School; Tiffany Susi, Pequots; Eric Ceccofiglio, Penobscots; Chansophak Ngim, Mohegans; Patrick Williams, Kickapoos; Michael Gingras, Arapahos; Corey Lanois, Matawamicks; Matt Gingras, Nipmucs; Dianna Southiseng, Wampanoags; Dana Campbell, Mohawks; John Langley, Brahmins; Cory Methot, Senecas; Maria Ortiz, Narragansetts; William Chamberlin, Cherokees; Raymond Krajczynski, Mic-Macs and Premtim Shaqiri, Lakotas;
Representative Picard
The following individuals being named Student of the Month at the Social Street School for the month of May; Representative Picard
Stephen G. Kass, Morning Show Host, WPRO-AM 630 Radio; being named "Small Business Journalist of the Year" 2000;
Representative Naughton
Joseph E. Newsome, President, South Providence Development Corporation; being named "Minority Small Business Advocate of the Year" 2000;
Representative Naughton
Thomas J. Celona, President, Thrifty Car Rental, Warwick, RI; being named "Rhode Island Small Business Person of the Year" 2000;
Representative Naughton
Sister Joan Bailey, RSM; her loyal and dedicated service as the Administrator for the Mount Saint Rita Health Care Centre;
Representatives Iwuc and Reilly
Maryann Dolan; her dedication to every 1st grade class for the last 30 years at the Norwood Avenue Elementary School;
Representative Hetherington
Denise A. Barge, Executive Director Minority Investment and Development Corporation; receiving the "District Director's Award" 2000;
Representative Abdullah-Odiase
Tracey Anne Kennedy, Class of 2000; your graduation from Assumption College with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts Degree given May 20th, 2000;
Representative Kennedy
Barbara Gardnier; your selection as the 1999-2000 Chariho Sports Club "Booster of the Year" for outstanding service to Chariho athletes given May 25, 2000;
Representative Kennedy
Jedidiah Thompson, Chariho Regional High School; your selection as the 1999-2000 Chariho Sports Boosters Club Male Sportsmanship Award recipient given May 25, 2000;
Representative Kennedy
Marissa Cherenzia, Chariho Regional High School; your selection as the 1999-2000 Chariho Sports Boosters Club Female Sportsmanship Award recipient given May 25, 2000;
Representative Kennedy
Brendan Smith, Chariho Regional High School; your selection as the 1999-2000 Chariho Sports Boosters Club Male Athlete of the Year given May 25, 2000;
Representative Kennedy
George "Bud" Young; your selection by the Chariho Sports Boosters Club as the 1999-2000 "Special Booster of the Year" for outstanding service and support of Chariho athletes;
Representative Kennedy
John Devereaux; your selection as the 1999-2000 Chariho Sports Boosters Club "booster of the Year" for outstanding service to Chariho athletes given May 25, 2000;
Representative Kennedy
Melanie Gregory, Chariho Regional High School; your selection as the 1999-2000 Chariho Sports Boosters Club Female Athlete of the Year;
Representative Kennedy
Daniel Brillat, Chariho Regional High School; your selection as the 1999-2000 Chariho Sports Boosters Club Male Scholar Athlete of the Year given May 25th, 2000;
Representative Kennedy
Rebecca Newman, Chariho Regional High School; your selection as the 1999-2000 Chariho Sports Boosters Club Female Scholar Athlete of the Year given May 25th, 2000;
Representative Kennedy
Becca Newman, Chariho Regional School; your selection to the 1999-2000 All Division I South Third Team in Girls Basketball;
Representative Kennedy
Dewwy Gunter, Chariho Regional High School; your selection by the Rhode Island interscholastic League Coaches Association to the 1999-2000 Class B-2 Second Team in Boys Wrestling in the heavy weight division;
Representative Kennedy
Joe Bettencourt, Chariho Regional High School; your selection by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coaches Association to the 1999-2000 Class B-2 Second Team in Boys Wrestling in the 189 pound weight class;
Representative Kennedy
Adam Pepler, Chariho Regional High School; your selection by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coaches Association to the 1999-2000 Class B-2 Second Team in Boys Wrestling in the 171 pound weight class;
Representative Kennedy
Chris Hagan, Chariho Regional High School; your selection by the Rhode Island interscholastic League Coaches Association to the 1999-2000 Class B-2 Second Team in Boys Wrestling in the 135 pound weight class;
Representative Kennedy
Dann Fogg, Chariho Regional High School; your selection by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coaches Association to the 1999-2000 Class B-2 Second Team in Boys Wrestling in the 119 pound weight class;
Representative Kennedy
David Bussiere, Chariho Regional High School; your selection by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coaches Association to the 1999-2000 Second Team Class B-2 in Boys Wrestling in the 112 pound weight class;
Representative Kennedy
Brendan Smith, Chariho Regional High School; your selection by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coaches Association to the 1999-2000 First Team All Class B-2 in Boys Wrestling in the 160 pound weight class;
Representative Kennedy
Anna Murray, Chariho Regional High School; your selection by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coaches Association to the 1999-2000 First Team All-Division in Girls Indoor Track; Representative Kennedy
Mary Serdakowski, Chariho Regional High School; your selection by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coaches Association to the 1999-2000 First Team All-Division and All-Class in Girls Indoor Track including All-State Honors;
Representative Kennedy
Kevin Spencer, Chariho Regional High School; your selection by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coaches Association to the 1999-2000 First Team Division 1- South in Boys Basketball; Representative Kennedy
Arlene Garvey, Elizabeth (Betty) Bannister; their many years of loyal service to the children of North Kingstown and Hamilton School and wishing her a successful retirement;
Representative Benson
The following individuals for their outstanding and dedicated effort on behalf of making the annual "Dance to Defeet Diabetes" variety program a rousing success; Dona Goldman, President of the Diabetes Foundation, Elaine Colaneri, Modern Jazz Dance Company and Michele Di Traglia, Director of Community Development;
Representative Caprio
John Pacheco, Principal; his retirement after 26 years of dedicated service as principal to the students and teachers of the Pocsset School;
Representative Amaral
Arthur Moller, Vincent Clabrese and Richard Snell; his outstanding and dedicated service to the Tiverton Lions Club and the Citizens of Tiverton;
Representative Amaral
Cynthia Rondeau; her retirement after 31 years of outstanding and dedicated service teaching the students in Burrillville;
Representative Rabideau
The Windmill Hill Golf Course; the momentous occasion of their Grand Opening on May 27, 2000; Representative Malik
Senator William V. Irons; his excellent shot on the par three third hole that resulted in a hole in one at the Wannamoisett Country Club on May 22, 2000;
Representative Malik
The following individuals your achievement in winning the D.A.R.E. Essay; Tyler Tannock, Danyelle Tremblay, Manny Benevides, Amanda McElroy, Briana Verissimo and Sara McPhillips; Representative Malik
The following individuals your accomplishments and achievements which qualifies you to be a member of the 1999-2000 Charles E. Shea Senior High School Honors Night;
Representative Kilmartin
Charles Julo; 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 nationally recognized youth involved in the Youth Caring for Others National Program; Speaker John B. Harwood
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
Honorable Hesse Bertholde; his outstanding and dedicated service as Chairman of the Tiverton Republican Town Committee;
Representatives Amaral, Long and Quick
Jaclyn Smith and Maureen Smith of Westerly High School; for receiving the Louis Feinstein Memorial Scholar Award, which exemplifies the highest values of leadership, brotherhood, compassion and community spirit;
Representative Lewiss
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.