2001 -- H 6425
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LC03149
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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. 2001
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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,
Southeastern New England, Shipbuilding Company, Wire Mesh Products, Inc., Polaris Imaging, Inc., Intercoastal Upweller, Designs, Inc., SubChem Systems, Inc. and Accurate Environmental, Forecasting, Inc.; their selection as recipient of the 2001 Slater Center for Ocean Technology R & D Partnership Award;
Representative Naughton
Constance Neilan; your retirement from the Burrillville School System after 11 years of dedicated service to the children and Town;
Representative Rabideau
Ellen Vermette; your retirement from the Steere Farm Elementary School after 10 years of dedicated service to the children and Town of Burrillville;
Representative Rabideau
Barbara Lataille; your retirement from the Steere Farm Elementary School after 49 years of dedicated service to the children and Town of Burrillville;
Representative Rabideau
Andrew D. Goulet, Troop 1, East Greenwich; achieving the highest rank of Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout and for the honor and distinction you bring upon yourself and your family;
Representative Trillo
Austin T. Levy School; the 10 year partnership celebration with the Harrisville Fire District on June 14, 2001;
Representative Rabideau
Harrisville Fire District; the 10 year partnership celebration with the Austin T. Levy School on June 14, 2001;
Representative Rabideau
Jeffrey Michael Mandarelli, becoming a permanent employee of the city of Providence;
Representative Lima
Ralph and Anne Lauro; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on April 14, 2001;
Representative Lanzi
Thomas and Dorothy Cambio; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary on February 22, 2001;
Representative Cambio
Nicholas J. Riccio; your successful accomplishment of passing the Massachusetts Bar Examination;
Speaker John B. Harwood
Christine Crocker; your promotion to Captain on the Cumberland Police Department;
Representative Iwuc
The students of Charles E. Shea Senior High School; your accomplishment of being named to the National Honor Society, which is determined by outstanding scholarship, service, leadership and character;
Representative Kilmartin
Jacqueline Maya, Charles E. Shea Senior High School; the outstanding accomplishment and academic honor of being named Valedictorian of the Senior Class of 2001;
Representative Kilmartin
Andrea Carvalho, Charles E. Shea Senior High School; the outstanding accomplishment and academic honor of being named Salutatorian of the Senior Class of 2001;
Representative Kilmartin
Lauren Atamian; being elected Mayor for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Jennifer Vacca, Bethany Vinhateiro, Maggie Rogers and Raymond Santilli; being elected to Town Council, District 1 for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Marnie Carosi, Gina Folco, Jackie Dao and Stacy Howard; being elected to Town Council, District 2 for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Michael DiTorio, Chris Emerson, Jason DeCesare and Michael Ross; being elected to Town Council, District 3 for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Mike DeTora and Kevin Munroe; being elected to Council-At-Large for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Jay Ruiz; being elected State Senator for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Lindsay McElroy; being elected State Representative, District 70 for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Nellie Carreiro; being elected State Representative, District 71 for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Jackie Ornazian; being elected Municipal Court Judge for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Justin Lucas; being elected Town Planner for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Kima Assad; being elected Clerk of Board of Canvassers for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Ryan Badessa; being elected Town Clerk for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Missy Blinkhorn; being elected Director of Recreation for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Evan Gauvin; being elected Building Inspector for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Nicole Argente; being elected Purchasing Agent for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Shannon Hurley; being elected Human Resource Technician for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Chris Macera; being elected Town Librarian for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Carlos Rodrigues; being elected Police Chief for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
George Grande; being elected Fire Chief for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Stephani Rodrigues; being elected High School Principal for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Jean Ann Douglass; being elected Superintendent of Schools for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Cynthia Gowett; being elected Tax Collector for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Chris Nunez; being elected Tax Assessor for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Nick Ciolfi; being elected Public Works Director for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Michael Doyle; being elected Finance Director for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Stephanie Wendoloski; being elected Director of Senior Citizens Center for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Missy Martin; being elected Probate Judge for the North Providence High School Student Government of 2001;
Representatives Schadone and Corvese
Christopher Michael Parent, Troop 16, Pawtucket; his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 2nd, 2001;
Representative Vieira, Sr.
William T. and Angela G. Spargo; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on January 25, 2001;
Representative Lally
Earl Salisbury; his visit during the 2001 Gaspee Days Celebration and to honor his ancestor, Nathan Salisbury who participated in the burning of the Gaspee in 1772;
Representative McNamara
John Botelho; John Botelho Day on May 16, 2001 celebrated in East Greenwich, Rhode Island for the vital role John has played in our community serving with honor and dedication as the Chief of Police;
Representative Watson
Matt and Dana Wronski the grand opening of their restaurant The Greenwich Bay Gourmet on Cliff Street, East Greenwich, Rhode Island;
Representative Watson
Roger Parent, Principal, North Cumberland Middle School; his 30 years of loyal and devoted service to the students and the Cumberland Public School System;
Representatives Iwuc, Reilly, Jr., Menard and Moran
Walsh Family; the celebration of their 25th Anniversary as owners/operators of the Taylor Rental on Mendon Road in the Town of Cumberland;
Representative Iwuc
Dolores F. Boyanowski; being named RSVP outstanding "Volunteer of the Year" on May 16, 2001;
Representative Vieria, Sr.
Nicole Gregoire; being a member of the Rhode Island High School Gymnastics Team;
Representative Mumford
Maria Caroline Kenenski; the outstanding accomplishment and academic honor of being named Salutatorian of the Westerly High School, Class of 2001;
Representatives Thompson and Lewiss
Kurt Paul Munz; the outstanding accomplishment and academic honor of being named Valedictorian of the Westerly High School, Class of 2001;
Representatives Thompson and Lewiss
Rhode Island Wild Plant Society; the outstanding accomplishment and academic honor of being named May 12 - 21, 2001;
Representative Shanley, Jr.
Officer Stuart Johnson, North Kingstown Police Department; the distinguished honor of being named "Officer of the Year";
Representative Benson
Javier Montanez; his hard work and dedication on behalf of instilling in his students pride in their culture and traditions;
Representative Williams
Luis Ocasio; his hard work, dedication and responsible leadership on behalf of our children through his transportation duties;
Representative Williams
Erick Irizarry; his numerous contributions to further the education of his staff and faculty and his devotion to the preservation of their culture and folklore;
Representative Williams
Blanca Sota and Magaly Gonzalez; their devotion and many contributions in support of our children and for setting an excellent example as a role model to her children;
Representative Williams
Victoria Medina; her constant support of our children and her unselfish willingness to cooperate in all endeavors to help our children;
Representative Williams
Pedro Saquic; his unconditional support of our school children and the positive attitude and sense of cooperation he brings to his duties;
Representative Williams
Arnaldo Pabon; his love and passion for traditional music and his ability to use his artistic talents and positive attitude in behalf of out school children;
Representative Williams
Ann Claire Assumpico, Rhode Island State Trooper; being honored by the Rhode Island Commission on Women as one of two outstanding individuals to receive their 2001 Women of the Year Award;
Representative Cicilline
Ruth Barge Thumbtzen; being honored by the Rhode Island Commission on Women as one of two outstanding individuals to receive their 2001 Women of the Year Award;
Representative Cicilline
Lucille Gould; the distinguished honor of receiving the Quotarian of the Year Award by the Quota International of Woonsocket on May 16, 2001;
Representatives Picard, Brien, Martineau and Munschy
Albenzio DiMezza, III; the distinguished honor of being named Employee of the Year by the Rhode Island Department of Corrections;
Representatives Cicilline and Anguilla
Karyn Roberts, Kevin K. Coleman Elementary School; her outstanding accomplishment of winning the art work cover design for the Connecting for Children and Families, Inc. 2001;
Representative Picard
James Castaldi, Director; his retirement after 35 years of loyal and dedicated service as the Music Teacher for the Woonsocket High School Band;
Representative Picard
Lisa Jane Stockwell and George Thomas Harrington; the joyous celebration of their Marriage on May 5, 2001;
Representative Winfield
Matthew J. Tetzner; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout as a member of Charlestown Boy Scout Troop # 112 of the Boy Scouts of America;
Representative Kennedy
Andre Ethier; the distinguished honor of being named Officer of the Year by the Rhode Island Department of Corrections;
Representative Menard
Katie Lynn Delfino; the joyous celebration of her 18th birthday;
Representative Pisaturo
Timothy D. Johnson, Troop 6, Cranston; his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 13, 2001 the highest award in scouting;
Speaker John B. Harwood
Armand E. Sabitoni; his appointment to General Secretary - Treasurer of the Laborers' International Union of North America;
Representative Lanzi
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Gravel; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on March 31, 2001;
Representative Iwuc
The students of Citizens Memorial Elementary School; being named Student of the Month for April 2001 for "Demonstrating Responsibility";
Representative Picard
The students of Kendrick Avenue Elementary School; being named Student of the Month for April 2001 for "Demonstrating Responsibility";
Representative Picard
Arthur E. Bazinet; the distinguished honor of being named Commander of the Anthony C. Almedia VFW Post 237 for 2001-2002;
Representatives Anguilla and Gallison, Jr.
James O'Donnell; the distinguished honor of being named Senior Vice Commander of the Anthony C. Almedia VFW Post 237 for 2001-2002;
Representatives Anguilla and Gallison, Jr.
Karl W. Antonevich; the distinguished honor of being named Junior Vice Commander of the Anthony C. Almedia VFW Post 237 for 2001-2002;
Representatives Anguilla and Gallison, Jr.
Anthony C. Desmarais; the distinguished honor of being named Quartermaster of the Anthony C. Almedia VFW Post 237 for 2001-2002 for the 19th year;
Representatives Anguilla and Gallison, Jr.
John Barton; the distinguished honor of being named Adjutant of the Anthony C. Almedia VFW Post 237 for 2001-2002;
Representatives Anguilla and Gallison, Jr.
Luctgarda Herderson; her contribution to the community development through the Herderson Learning Center on the Commemoration of the Dominican Republic Mother's Day;
Representative Tejada
Whitney Haring-Smith; your outstanding accomplishment as a member of the Wheeler School Academic Decathlon Team, winner of the State Competition which placed second in the Small School Division of the Nationals;
Speaker John B. Harwood and Representative Martineau
Soribel Hernandez, The Wheeler School; your outstanding accomplishment as a Gold Medalist in the 2000 Rhode Island Academic Decathlon and receiving the House Speaker Scholarship Award;
Speaker John B. Harwood and Representative Martineau
Melissa Pastore; the outstanding accomplishment and academic honor of being named Valedictorian of the William E. Tolman Senior High School, Class of 2001;
Speaker John B. Harwood
Meghan Bellows; the outstanding accomplishment and academic honor of being named Salutatorian of the William E. Tolman Senior High School, Class of 2001;
Speaker John B. Harwood
The individuals of the Lincoln Lions Jump Rope Team; being a member of the only competitive team representing Rhode Island at the Amature Jump Rope Federation National Championship to be held at Disney World on June 22-24th, 2001;
Representative Menard
The individuals of the Wheeler School Academic Decathlon Team; your outstanding accomplishment as a member winner of the State Competition which placed second in the Small School Division of the Nationals;
Speaker John B. Harwood and Representative Martineau
Paul Ma, The Wheeler School; your outstanding accomplishment as a Gold Medalist in the 2000 Rhode Island Academic Decathlon and receiving the House Speaker Scholarship Award;
Speaker John B. Harwood and Representative Martineau
Jesse Reid and Evan Bollens-Lund, North Kingstown High School; your outstanding accomplishment as a Gold Medalist in the 2000 Rhode Island Academic Decathlon and receiving the House Speaker Scholarship Award;
Speaker John B. Harwood and Representative Martineau
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.