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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2002

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

EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

     Introduced By: Representatives Martineau, and Watson

     Date Introduced: March 14, 2002

     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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     Sally Zierler, Pat Mastors, Julia Clinker, Socorro Gomez, Maria Dolores Brito, June

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Allen, Molly Soum, Cynthia Garcia, Martha Fajardo, Luisa Murillo and Myrth York; your well

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documented legacy of community service as an “Extraordinary Woman” and your many

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contributions to those in need;

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      Representative Tejada

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     Family of Mario “Abby” Abbruzzi; his induction into the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame

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on March 16, 2002;

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      Representative Malik

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     Family of George “Chico” Andade; his induction into the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame

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on March 16, 2002;

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      Representative Malik

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     Family of Donat Arel; his induction into the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame on March 16,

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2002;

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      Representative Malik

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     Family of Fred J. Jannitto, Sr.; his induction into the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame on

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March 16, 2002;

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      Representative Malik

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     Family of Frank A. Mello; his induction into the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame on March

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16, 2002;

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      Representative Malik

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     Family of William “Bill” Servant; his induction into the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame on

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March 16, 2002;

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      Representative Malik

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     Family of Dick Brocher; his induction into the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame on March

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16, 2002;

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      Representative Malik

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     Family of Jack Flynn; his induction into the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame on March 16,

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2002;

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      Representative Malik

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     Family of Linda Ferrara Hawkins; her induction into the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame

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on March 16, 2002;

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      Representative Malik

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     Family of Donald E. “Duck” Ramsden; his induction into the Warren Athletic Hall of

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Fame on March 16, 2002;

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      Representative Malik

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     Family of Kenny Medeiros, Sr.; his induction into the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame on

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March 16, 2002;

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      Representative Malik

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     Family of Mike Merolla; his induction into the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame on March

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16, 2002;

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      Representative Malik

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     Family of Jennifer “Jen” Hicks Perrotti; her induction into the Warren Athletic Hall of

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Fame on March 16, 2002;

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      Representative Malik

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     Family of Joseph E. Penkala, Jr.; his induction into the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame on

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March 16, 2002;

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      Representative Malik

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     Family of Benedict P. “Ben” Polak; his induction into the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame

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on March 16, 2002;

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      Representative Malik

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     Family of Thomas J. “Tommy” McKale; his induction into the Warren Athletic Hall of

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Fame on March 16, 2002;

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      Representative Malik

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     Family of Francis “Tut” Jamiel; his induction into the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame on

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March 16, 2002;

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      Representative Malik

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     Christina Rae Duclos; the joyous occasion of the birth of your son, Angel Julian on

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March 1, 2002;

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      Representative William H. Murphy

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     Nicole Stoker Russell and Brian Patrick Russell; the joyous occasion of the birth of their

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son, Daniel Joseph on February 26, 2002;

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      Representative William H. Murphy

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     C. Robert and Dolores Flick; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50th Wedding

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Anniversary on February 16, 2002;

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      Representative Callahan

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     Orrin John Hanratty, III, Troop 1, Coventry; his outstanding achievement of attaining the

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rank of Eagle Scout on March 17, 2002 and for the distinction you bring upon yourself, family

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and community;

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      Representative George

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     Francis Beard; the distinguished honor of receiving the “Veteran of the Year Award” by

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the Coventry Memorial VFW Post # 9404;

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      Representative George

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     Sergeant Steven Reis; his retirement after 20 years of loyal and dedicated service to the

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Pawtucket Police Department;

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      Representative Kilmartin

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     Joseph A. Abbate; the distinguished honor being named the Housing Court Judge for the

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City of Providence;

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      Representative Giannini

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     Arlington School; for successfully raising the reading and math scores of their students

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into the top third of the state and helping to prepare their students for prosperous and successful

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futures;

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      Representative Lima

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     Father Daniel Trainor; being named Deputy Grand Marshall of the Providence St.

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Patrick’s Day Parade;

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      Representative Giannini

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     John Partington; being named Grand Marshall of the Providence St. Patrick’s Day

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Parade;

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      Representative Giannini

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     Edward Lynch; being named Co-Chair of the Providence St. Patrick’s Day Parade,

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Fundraising Committee;

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      Representative Giannini

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     Sharon Arnold; being named Co-Chair of the Providence St. Patrick’s Day Parade,

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Fundraising Committee;

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      Representative Giannini

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     Rob Rainville; his outstanding accomplishment on his graduation from the Cumberland

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Police Department “Citizens Police Academy”;

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      Representative Iwuc

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     Dolores Tommass; your installation as President of the Cherry Hill Seniors;

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      Representative Voccola

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     Darwin Freda; your installation as Vice-President of the Cherry Hill Seniors;

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      Representative Voccola

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     Maragent Murphy; your installation as Treasurer of the Cherry Hill Seniors;

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      Representative Voccola

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     Catherine Accetturo; your installation as Secretary of the Cherry Hill Seniors;

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      Representative Voccola

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     Lauri Smalls; the distinguished honor of being named to the Minority Women Leader in

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Rhode Island;

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      Representative Shavers

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     Khadija Lewis; the distinguished honor of being named to the Minority Women Leader

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in Rhode Island;

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      Representative Shavers

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     Anthony C. Bucci; his retirement after many years dedicated service to Rhode Island

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Motorists at A.A.A.;

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      Representative Knickle

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     Joseph P. Mollo, III; the distinguished honor of being promoted to the rank of Fire Chief

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with the Smithfield Fire Department;

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      Deputy Speaker Winfield

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     Patricia Duffy; her retirement after 15 years of loyal and dedicated service with the

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General Treasurer’s Office;

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      Representative Giannini

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     Ann Meadows; her 34 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Children of the City of

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Providence;

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      Representative Smith

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     Anthony Decesare; the joyous celebration of his 80th Birthday on March 13, 2002;

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      Representative Vieira, Sr.

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     Mr. & Mrs, Vincent Curry; the joyous celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on

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June 1, 2001;

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      Representative M. Anderson

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     Stephen Camille; the distinguished honor of being promoted to the rank of Assistant Fire

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Chief with the East Providence Fire Department;

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      Representative Rose

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     Reginald Nalle; the distinguished honor of being promoted to the rank of Captain with

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the Newport Fire Department;

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      Representative Shavers

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     Martha Bernstein; the joyous occasion of her 90th Birthday celebration on March 8th,

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2002;

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      Representative Lima

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     Albert Kandarian, Jr.; your selection for the Angle Tree District Annawon Council Boy

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Scouts of American Good Scout Award;

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      Representative Reilly

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     Barry Fuller; your unselfish dedication in assisting the clean up effort at ground zero and

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helping those who were so effected by the devastation of the September 11th, Tragedy;

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      Representative Trillo

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     Wallis Seafood; the Wallis Family’s 40 years of hard work and dedication to the

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successful Barrington Business;

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      Representative Story

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     Donald and Barbara Haskell; the joyous occasion of the birth of your grandson, William

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Andrew Haskell on February 5th, 2002;

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      Representative William H. Murphy

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     Ida Belle Hayman; the joyous celebration of her 100th Birthday on February 22, 2002;

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      Representative Knickle

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     Catherine Grovell; her outstanding dedication and considerable contributions to the

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Aquidneck Island Community;

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      Representative Shavers

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     Joyce Dawson; her outstanding dedication and considerable contribution to the

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Aquidneck Island Community;

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      Representative Shavers

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     Mary Dorosko; the joyous celebration of her 92nd Birthday on March 25th, 2002;

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      Representative Sullivan

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     William Whalen, Jr., Elks Lodge # 2337 East Providence; your selection as the East

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Providence Elk of the Year by the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks on April 20th, 2002;

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      Representative Sullivan

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     The Honorable, Stephen J. Anderson; his retirement on December 31st, 2001 after more

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than 29 years of distinguished service to the educational system with the Exeter – West

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Greenwich Regional School;

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      Speaker John B. Harwood and Majority Leader Martineau

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     Douglas Raynor; 60 years of dedication to the preservation of the environment in the

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Knockum Hill Area of Barrington, and his most recent recognition as Rhode Island Natural

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History Survey’s Naturalist of the Year for 2001;

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      Representative Story

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     The Barrington Middle School Parents; their enormous efforts to bring the school and

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community together to benefit Middle School students by the rebuilding the School’s Library

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Collection;

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      Representative Story

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     Becca Baker; the March 13th 2002 Grand Opening of Barrington’s Curves for Women, a

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business whose praiseworthy mission is to promote the health and well-being of women through

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weight loss and fitness;

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      Representative Story

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     The Honorable, Stephen J. Anderson; his retirement from the Exeter – West Greenwich

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Regional School System after more than 29 years of loyal, dedicated and educational service;

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      Representatives Ginaitt and Giannini

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     The students of Citizens Memorial Elementary School; their outstanding accomplishment

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of being named Student of the Month for February 2002 and your Random Acts of Kindness you

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display everyday;

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      Representative Picard

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     David De Angelis and Christina Coro, Birchwood Middle School; being selected to

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receive a 2002 Sportsmanship Award by the Rhode Island Principals’ Committee on Athletics for

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your dedication to virtues such as honesty, respect caring and fairness throughout the basketball

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season;

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      Representative Corvese

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     Eden Karnes, Cohen School; being a finalist in the Rhode Island Tree Council’s Arbor

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Day Poster Contest and for having your poster displayed in the rotunda of the Rhode Island State

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House;

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      Representative Trillo

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     Michael L. Bowlin, Food Service Officer; his loyal and dedicated service to the

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individuals with disabilities;

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      Representative Maher

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     Colonel Richard T. Sullivan, Providence Police Department; the distinguished honor of

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being named “Man of the Year” by the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Providence;

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      Representative Giannini

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     Chief James Rattigan, Providence Fire Department; the distinguished honor of being

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named “Man of the Year” by the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Providence;

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      Representative Giannini

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     John Partington, Providence Public Safety Commissioner; receiving the distinguished

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service award by the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Providence;

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      Representative Giannini

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     Richard King; the distinguished honor of being elected President of the Knightsville

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Manor;

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      Representative Lanzi

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     Theresa Clegg; the distinguished honor of being elected Vice-President of the

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Knightsville Manor;

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      Representative Lanzi

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     Maryann King; the distinguished honor of being elected Treasurer of the Knightsville

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Manor;

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      Representative Lanzi

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     Robert Greaves; the distinguished honor of being elected Secretary of the Knightsville

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Manor;

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      Representative Lanzi

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     Mary Lou, Pat Beagan and Helen Meschino; the distinguished honor of being elected as

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Trustees of the Knightsville Manor;

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      Representative Lanzi

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     Martin and Edith Stamp; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 60th Wedding

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Anniversary on December 21, 2001;

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      Representative Lanzi

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     Dr. F.J. “Phil” Zarlengo; the distinguished honor of your appointment as President of the

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AARP, Rhode Island;

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      Representative Naughton

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     Annabelle Alexander, Naeema Nuriddin, Rochelle Lee, Julie A. Rawlings, Judith Wills,

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Dayus Metts, Geraldine D. Strothers, Raffini, Naeema Ansari, Ana Ferrera, Dr. Fayneese Miller,

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Tilda Lewis-Grant, LCSW, Barbara Krank, Michelle Sullivan, Sylvia A. Pulliam, Angela Harris,

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Florence Mitchell, Khadijah Lewis, Lauri Smalls, S. Kai Cameron, Danlette Norris, Christine

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Thompson, Fannie King, Mary Cameron, Paula Lopes, Jeanetta Aldrich, Ruthie Corria, Elder

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Nancy Perry, Daphne Clarke, Patricia L. Jackson, Palmira M. Goncalves, Yvonne Freeman, Dr.

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Donna Huntley-Newby, Mother Buella Richardson, Georgia Stanford and Priscilla Wakil;

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honoring Black Women and the outstanding devotion, many contributions and substantial

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differences they make in the lives of others in the state of Rhode Island;

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      Representative Odiase

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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 is hereby respectfully requested to transmit a

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properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.

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