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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: May 09, 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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      Nursing Staff at Roger Williams Medical Center; National Nurses Week;

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      Representative Giannini

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     Shelia E. Stringfellow, Canvassing Authority clerk and member; her retirement after

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many years of outstanding and dedicated service to the citizens of the East Providence

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Community;

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      Representative Rose

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     Waterview Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; celebrating nursing home week and

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your staff's relentless and dedicated efforts in providing loving care to the Waterview Villa

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community;

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      Representative Rose

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     David Chappelle, Troop 117, Warwick; his outstanding achievement in attaining the rank

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of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and for the honor and distinction you bring upon

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yourself and your family;

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      Representative Trillo

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     American Parkinson’s Disease Association; proclaiming April 2002 as “World

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Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month”;

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      Representative Henseler

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     James C. Bly, Troop 10, Westerly; his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of

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Eagle Scout on June 1, 2002 and for the distinction you bring upon yourself, family and your

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community;

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      Representative Lewiss

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     James Gordon John Silvia, Troop 1, Portsmouth; his outstanding achievement of

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attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 8, 2002 and for the distinction you bring upon yourself,

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family and your community;

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      Representative Levesque

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     Rade Jo and Christopher James Batman; the birth of their son, Pierce James on April 11,

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2002;

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      Representative William H. Murphy

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     Cheryl L. Camara; your outstanding and untiring efforts on behalf of children in your

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capacity as a teacher and for your 35 years of dedicated service to the East Providence School

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Department;

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      Representative Savage

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     Mercedes R. Clifford; your outstanding and untiring efforts on behalf of children in your

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capacity as a teacher and for your 32 years of dedicated service to the East Providence School

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Department;

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      Representative Savage

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     Anne Marie Duffy; your outstanding and untiring efforts on behalf of children in your

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capacity as a teacher and for your 31 years of dedicated service to the East Providence School

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Department;

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      Representative Savage

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     Janice A. Grande; your outstanding and untiring efforts on behalf of children in your

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capacity as a teacher and for your 30 years of dedicated service to the East Providence School

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Department;

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      Representative Savage

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     Marilyn R. Perry; your outstanding and untiring efforts on behalf of children in your

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capacity as a teacher and for your 40 years of dedicated service to the East Providence School

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Department;

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      Representative Savage

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     Denise T. Zavota; your outstanding and untiring efforts on behalf of children in your

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capacity as a teacher and for your 29 years of dedicated service to the East Providence School

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Department;

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      Representative Savage

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     Amanda Dube; being a member of the Providence Jr. Bruins and winning the RI AHA

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State Championship;

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      Representative Barr

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     Pat Mastors, Leisa Young, Sara DeCosta, Carol Bragg, Diane S. Bourne, Armeather

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Gibbs, Mary Kay Harris, Mary Sylvia Harrison, Cynthia Hiatt, Heather I.H. Horton, Deborah

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Hudson, Gloria Ison, Bethany Johnson, Lynette Labinger, Mary Santos Lima, Angela V.

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Lovegrove, Onna Moniz-John, Katherine E. Robinson, Julia Rollins, Christine Roundtree,

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Rosemary Santos, Lt. Col. Jeannine E. Vachon and Barbara Winters; being “A Woman Who

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Makes A Difference”;

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      Representative Cicilline

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     Domenic Raiola, Head Coach, Mt. Hope Huskies Boys Basketball Team; winning the

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2001 – 2002 Division II South Championship with a 19-1 League Record and a 26-3 Season

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Record and being named the 2002 Division II South Coach of the Year;

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      Representatives Malik, Anguilla and Gallison

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     Dennis Coelho, Peter McGovern, Kyle Cimbron, Brad LaFleur, Ryan McAllian, Kyle

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Teixeira, Captain Nick Katkevich, Alex Pirri, Adam Tracy, Zacharee Harris, Harry Goff, Marcel

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Arsenault, Ben Boldt, Chris Staton, Arron Arcello, Craig Sweet, Ambrose Carroll, Assistant

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Coach, Greg Sullivan, Assistant Coach and Jack Perry, Assistant Coach; winning the 2001 – 2002

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Division II South Championship with a 19-1 League Record and a 26-3 Season Record;

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      Representatives Malik, Anguilla and Gallison

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     Cumberland Senior Center; your hard work and effort in being named a Nationally

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Accredited Senior Center;

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      Representative Iwuc

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     Lori Gagnon, Director; your hard work and effort to establish the Cumberland Senior

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Center as Nationally Accredited Senior Center;

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      Representative Iwuc

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     Kerry and Jack McKinnon, Jr.; the joyous occasion of the birth of their son, Daniel James

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McKinnon on April 5, 2002;

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      Representatives Amaral and Quick

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     Deborah Bessette and Robert McSherry; the joyous occasion of their Marriage on March

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30, 2002;

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      Representative Amaral

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     Melanie Hendrick, Wickford Middle School; being awarded first place in the DAR Essay

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Contest – Pettaquamscutt Division;

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      Representative Benson

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     Shannon Read, Wickford Middle School; being awarded first place in the Rhode Island

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Martin Luther King Essay Contest sponsored by the National Education Association;

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      Representative Benson

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     David Leibovitz, Wickford Middle School; being the representative from the Wickford

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Middle School at the Annual Spelling Bee held at the Providence Journal Bulletin;

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      Representative Benson

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     Renaldo Leonelli; the joyous celebration of his 50th Birthday on April 20, 2002;

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      Representative Lima

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     Scott A. Sherman; his outstanding contribution to his community through his

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involvement in the Grange;

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      Representative Shanley

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     Karen Clabro; the joyous celebration of her 50th Birthday on April 22, 2002;

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      Speaker John B. Harwood

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     Matt Barber, Harry Scott – Bennett and Jordan Segal; Jamestown Robotics After School

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Program; the Mini-Fridge Team placing 2nd place in the Best Engineered and Programmed

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Design Award category at the 2002 Robotic Park Awards;

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      Representative William H. Murphy

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     Alex Sakovits, Jason Smith and Victor Lambert; Jamestown Robotics After School

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Program; the Tsunami Team receiving Honorable Mention in the Best Presentation Award

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category at the 2002 Robotic Park Award;

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      Representative William H. Murphy

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     Donald Muir, Alex Allaux, Michael Brendlinger, John Raffanelli, Nathaniel Hopkins and

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Alex Gorelick; Jamestown Robotics After School Program; the Mad-Jam’N Team receiving Best

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Presentation in the Chain Reaction Event category at the 2002 Robotic Park Award;

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      Representative William H. Murphy

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     Eliza Xhase, Erica Lush and Haley Neale; Jamestown Robotics After School Program;

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the Snowy Owl Team being recognized for excellent research and presentation in the Interactive

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Animal Event category at the 2002 Robotic Park Awards;

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      Representative William H. Murphy

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     Frank Halper and Sara Halper; receiving the Amudim Award of 2002 for service to the

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Providence Hebrew Day School and to the Providence Jewish community as a whole;

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      Representative Cicilline

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     Selma Stanzler and Milton Stanzler; receiving the Community Service Award from the

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Rhode Island Section of the National Council of Jewish Women;

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      Representative Cicilline

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     Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Touchette; the joyous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on

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March 10, 2002;

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      Representative Menard

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     George L. Armstrong, III; the joyous occasion of his 50th Birthday on April 22, 2002;

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      Representative Lewiss

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     Thomas L. Quartromani; the joyous occasion of his 60th Birthday on April 30, 2002;

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      Representative Lewiss

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     Dr. Mike Slivia; being named the 2002 Social Worker of the Year for schools by the

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Rhode Island Chapter of the National Chapter of Social Workers;

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      Representative Lima

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     The Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department; receiving the Conanicut Grange #21

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Community Service Award for their outstanding and dedicated service to the Jamestown

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Community;

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      Representative William H. Murphy

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     The Jamestown Rescue Company; receiving the Conanicut Grange #21 Community

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Service Award for their outstanding and dedicated service to the Jamestown Community;

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      Representative William H. Murphy

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     The Jamestown Ambulance Association; receiving the Conanicut Grange #21

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Community Service Award for their outstanding and dedicated service to the Jamestown

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Community;

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      Representative William H. Murphy

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     Ben Nadeau, Brett Uttley, Brain Rubino, Nolan McCaffrey, Michael Donnelly, Rorey

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Farrell, Paul Botelho, Brian McDevitt, Greg North, Ryan McDermott, Garrick Smith, Dominique

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Anderson, Jordan Segal, Bill McCaffrey, Head Coach and Jim Donnelly, Assistant Coach; St.

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Marks; Church; winning the “Diocese of Providence Midget – B Boys Basketball Championship;

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      Representative William H. Murphy

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     Edward and Caroline Aldrich; the joyous occasion of their 25th Wedding Anniversary on

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September 10, 2002;

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      Representative Menard

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     Brian F. Hart, Jr., Dana J. Haakensen and Steven G. Dubois; Troop 1, Diamond Hill; his

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outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 16, 2002 and for the

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distinction you bring upon yourself, family and your community;

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      Representative Iwuc

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     Joseph P. Shannon, Troop 4, Gaspee; his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of

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Eagle Scout on May 5th, 2002 and for the distinction you bring upon yourself, family and your

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community;

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      Representative McNamara

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     Donna Maytum; being named Volunteer of the Year by the Newport Daily News;

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      Representative Callahan

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     Patricia Andrews and James Ruggieri; the joyous occasion of the adoption of your

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daughter, Mia Srey Teau Ruggieri;

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      Representative Anguilla

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     Thomas Joseph Dolan, Troop 3, Newport; your outstanding achievement in the attaining

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the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and for the honor and distinction it brings

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upon yourself and your family;

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      Representative Callahan

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     Jeffrey G. Robert, Troop 13, Centerville; your outstanding achievement in the attaining

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the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and for the honor and distinction it brings

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upon yourself and your family;

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      Representative Fleury

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     David R. Chappelle Boy Scouts of America; his outstanding achievement of attaining the

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rank of Eagle Scout, and the distinction you bring upon yourself, family and your community;

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      Representative Knickle

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     Mr. and Mrs. William Gray; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50th Wedding

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Anniversary;

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      Representative M. Anderson

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     Brendan K. Shorter, Troop 12, Berkley-Ashton; his outstanding achievement of attaining

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the rank of Eagle Scout and for the distinction you bring upon yourself, family and your

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community;

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      Representatives Iwuc and Reilly

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     Coventry Police Department; their professionalism and compassion in dealing with the

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victims of Domestic Violence in the Town of Coventry;

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      Representative S. Anderson

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     Thomas Joseph Dolan, Troop #3, Newport; his outstanding achievement in attaining the

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rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and for the honor and distinction it brings upon

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yourself and your family;

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      Representative Long

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     Stephanie Ann Davis and Thomas Alfred Fagan; the joyous occasion of the birth of their

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son, Tyler Paul Fagan on April 14, 2002;

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      Representative Long

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     Barbara Paiva; being the recipient of the 2002 Caregiver Hero Award presented by the

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Rhode Island Assisted Living Association;

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      Representative Long

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     Dr. Patricia Fletcher; her visit to Rhode Island as key note speaker for the National

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Association of Colored Women’s Club, Inc., Newport Chapter;

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      Representative Long

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     Susan Hawkes, Speech Pathologist; her outstanding and dedicated service to the Rhode

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Island Department of Health Early Intervention Program;

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      Representative Palumbo

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     Silva Lake Olneyville Little League; the joyous celebration of their 50th Anniversary on

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May 5th, 2002;

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      Representative Lima

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     Paul Granve, Jr.; his 47th year with the Silva Lake Little League;

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      Representative Lima

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     Erica Waltonen, Rhode Island College ; receiving the Speaker of the House and the

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Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Representative George

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     Caitlin Schimmel, Rhode Island College; receiving the Speaker of the House and the

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Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Representative Menard

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     Brandee Trainer, Rhode Island College; receiving the Speaker of the House and the

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Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Representative Carter

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     Alexander Gracia, Rhode Island College; receiving the Speaker of the House and the

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Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Representative Fleury

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     Kimberly Warrington, Rhode Island College; receiving the Speaker of the House and the

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Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Representative Benson

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     Cynthia Murray, Rhode Island College; receiving the Speaker of the House and the

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Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Speaker John B. Harwood

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     Timothy Rudd, Rhode Island College; receiving the Speaker of the House and the Rhode

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Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Representative Sherlock

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     Shannon Hughey, Rhode Island College; receiving the Speaker of the House and the

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Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Representative McNamara

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     Justin Deveau, Rhode Island College; receiving the Speaker of the House and the Rhode

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Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Speaker John B. Harwood

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     Joyelle Galli, Rhode Island College; receiving the Speaker of the House and the Rhode

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Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Representative George

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     Jose Villasenor, Community College of Rhode Island; receiving the Speaker of the House

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and the Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Representative Wasylyk

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     Gulshan Arora, Community College of Rhode Island; receiving the Speaker of the House

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and the Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Representative William J. Murphy

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     Alyson St. Amand, Community College of Rhode Island; receiving the Speaker of the

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House and the Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Representative Fleury

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     Eleanor Killi, Community College of Rhode Island; receiving the Speaker of the House

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and the Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Representative Fox

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     Jillian Krebs, Community College of Rhode Island; receiving the Speaker of the House

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and the Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Representative Aiken

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     Jose Zarraga, Community College of Rhode Island; receiving the Speaker of the House

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and the Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Representative Wasylyk

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     Ivonne Lopez, Community College of Rhode Island; receiving the Speaker of the House

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and the Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Representative McNamara

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     Jessica Corwin, Community College of Rhode Island; receiving the Speaker of the House

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and the Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Representative Mumford

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     Leszek Kot, Community College of Rhode Island; receiving the Speaker of the House

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and the Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

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     Jennifer Brodeur, Community College of Rhode Island; receiving the Speaker of the

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House and the Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Representative Amaral

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     Dan Pearce, University of Rhode Island; receiving the Speaker of the House and the

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Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar – Athlete Award;

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      Representative Pires

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     Yolanda Bogacz, Michael Charles, Denise King, Collin Loney, Paul Picciotti, Dennis

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Richards, Amy Taylor, Kathleen Wall and Catherine Zanni; University of Rhode Island;

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receiving the Speaker of the House and the Rhode Island House of Representatives Scholar –

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Athlete Award;

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      Speaker John B. Harwood

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     Dr. Julie Gugliemetti Landrio; receiving the Speaker of the House and the Rhode Island

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House of Representatives Athletic Alumnae Award;

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      Speaker John B. Harwood

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     Matt Gill, Jr.; receiving the Speaker of the House and the Rhode Island House of

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Representatives Athletic Alumnus Award;

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      Representative Lally, Jr.

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     William Holland; receiving the Speaker of the House and the Rhode Island House of

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Representatives Athletic Alumnus Award;

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      Representative Caprio

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     The students of Johnston High School; the Johnston High School Academic Decathlon

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Team achieving First Place in the Statewide Super Quiz and Second Place in the 2002 Rhode

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Island State Academic Decathlon Competition;

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      Representatives Cerra and Voccola

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     Greg Russo and Jean Picano Coaches; your outstanding commitment to educating and

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coaching the students on the Johnston High School Academic Decathlon Team;

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      Representatives Cerra and Voccola

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     Louise Denham; being nominated as the Teacher of the Year Candidate for the George C.

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Calef School;

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      Representative Cerra

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     Dom Raiola and Lou Annarummo; the distinguished honor of being inducted into the

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Sons of Italy Sports Hall of Fame on April 27, 2002;

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      Representative Anguilla

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     Jeffrey G. Robert, Troop 13, Centerville; your outstanding achievement in attaining the

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rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and for the honor and distinction it brings upon

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yourself and your family;

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      Representative Fleury

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     Abigail and Zachary Baltensperger, Carolyn and Kathleen Bolton, Ruthi Clarkin, James

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and Stephen Ferguson, Andrew and Bethany Finn, Aaron and Janene Hennig, Taiyo Johnston,

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Lauren Knight, Andrew and Meg McQuaide, Emily Mehrer, Jackie and Rachael Stamp, Anna

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Vaccaro, Barry and Katy Wallace; the Teen Pact Week held in the Rhode Island State House

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from May 6, - May 9, 2002 and for your dedication and desire to become tomorrows Leaders;

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      Representative Bierman

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     Catherine DeAngelis, Andrew Lazouras, Ka man Poon, Jessica Simmons and Briana

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Toegemann; your efforts and accomplishment in the field of art and for your contribution of

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visual art to the State of Rhode Island;

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      Representative Savage

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     Jonna Lynn Hole Conheeny and Adam Thomas Conheeny; the joyous occasion of the

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birth of their daughter, Adeleine Lynn Conheeny on April 12, 2002;

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      Representative Amaral

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     Dr. Ralph Pratt and Dr. Amy Pratt; receiving the community citizen award for the

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Moosup Valley Grange;

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      Representative Gorham

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     Frank Thomas Hoder, Alexander J. DeWhirst and John Eric Franchi, Troop 2; your

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outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the boy Scouts of America and

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for the honor and distinction it brings upon yourself and your family;

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      Representative Savage

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     George and Marie Case; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50th Wedding

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Anniversary;

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      Representative San Bento

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     Barcelia Bropleh, Igor Lima, Benjamin Masse, Lindsay Michaela Grant, Ngoneh Ashely

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Gaye, Monica Botelho, Jose Sanchez, Jayson Sanchez and Amanda Collins; being inducted into

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the 2002 Pawtucket Team Hall of Fame on April 30, 2002;

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      Representative McNamara

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     Julien Bessette and Robert Forcier; the distinguished honor of receiving the Aram Pothier

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French Heritage Award from the Rhode Island Historical Society Richelieu International on April

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29, 2002;

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      Majoirty Leader Gerard M. Martineau

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     Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Joseph DePetro; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50th

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Wedding Anniversary on May 3rd, 2002;

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      Representative Lally, Jr.

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     Johnathan Christopher Freitag, Troop 1, Narragansett; his outstanding achievement of

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attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and for the distinction you bring upon yourself, family and your

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community;

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      Representative Lally, Jr.

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     Warwick Area Career and Technical Center; their victory in the 2002 National

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Automotive Technology Team Competition;

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      Representative Naughton

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     Gregory Paul and Christopher Scotti; their victory in the 2002 National Automotive

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Technology Team Competition;

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      Representative Naughton

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     Carlos Contreras, Jr., Mora Con, Sandra Roman, Orlando L. Serrano, Peter M. Knap,

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Joaquin Jr. Santos, Luis Nunez, Lillian Vazquez, Paul L. Zangari, Pablo Nijares, Arnaldo Pabon,

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Jr. and Wendy M. Santos; your outstanding participation in the local production “Development"

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and your contribution to the Latin – American filmmaking industry in the State of Rhode Island;

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      Representative Tejada

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     The Rancho Folclorico de S. Antonio; the joyous celebration of their 25th Anniversary;

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      Representative Pires

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     The Rancho Folclorico do Clube Portugues Mississauga; your visit to the State of Rhode

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Island;

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      Representative Pires

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     Richard Williams, Terry Lawrence and Corey Blyther; his outstanding and dedicated

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service as a Volunteer to the youth and members of the Southside Football Team;

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      Representative Williams

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     Whitney Andrews, Hana Earley, Molly Flanagan and Carley Jacobson; your contribution

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of Visual Art to the State of Rhode Island;

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      Representative Story

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     Yaremi Isabella Grullon; receiving the Youth Caring for Others 2002 National Award;

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      Representative Lima

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     Tracey Bailey – Gates, North Smithfield Public School; being honored as a Rhode Island

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Distinguished Educator and receiving the 2001 Presidential Award Math and Sciences;

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      Representative Winfield

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     Dorothy Ainley, Smithfield Public School; being honored as a Rhode Island

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Distinguished Educator and receiving the 2001 Presidential Award Math and Sciences;

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      Representative Winfield

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     Paddy Maroney, King of the Irish Travel Industry; the joyous celebration of his 60th

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Birthday

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      Representative Carter

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     The Honorable June N. Gibbs, State Senator; being named the 2002 Woman of the Year

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by the Rhode Island Commission on Women;

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      Representatives Callahan and Long

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     Thomas Parillo; being named Cumberland High School Class of 2002 Valedictorian;

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      Representatives Iwuc and Reilly

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     Paul M. Tellier; being named Cumberland High School Class of 2002 Salutatorian;

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      Representatives Iwuc and Reilly

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     Steven Lombardi and John Lydin, LaSalle Academy; being selected to the 2002

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Providence Journal All-State Hockey 1st Team;

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      Representative Gallison

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     Stacey Anne Rose Partington; receiving the Youth Caring of Others 2002 International

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Award;

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      Representative Gallison

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     Alexandria DiRaimo; receiving the Sacrament of Conformation on April 19, 2002;

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      Representative Lima

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     Mark Fugere; the joyous celebration of his 40th Birthday;

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      Representative Winfield

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      The Honorable Maxine Leah Bradford Shavers, Second Vice Chair for the Rhode Island

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Minority Caucus; the distinguished honor of being elected the 2002 Grand Worthy Matron of the

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Prince Hall Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star State of Rhode Island;

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      Representatives Almeida and Williams

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      Tiffany Goulet; Michael Williams; Preeti Kinha; Gramos Saliu; Krystal Bergeron;

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Phaonaline Inthaphone; Michael Brannan; Lauren Silva; Stephanie Geer; Valerie Damon-Leduc;

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Cindy Sounthonevat; Marissa Groleau; Margaret Keach; Wilmari Marin; Brian Fontaine; Jill

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Oberhelman; Angela Albanese; Felix Navarro-Vasquez; Angelica Padula; being named Student

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of the Third Quarter, 2002 at the Woonsocket Middle School;

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      Representative Picard

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      Students of Leo A. Savoie School; Mathew Ledouz, Captain; Joseph Harty; Steven

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Harty; Breann Plante; Anthony Medina; Taylor Benvenuti; Corey Coutu; Elisier Hidalgo; Joseph

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Sloan; Jessica Martinelli; Shawn Sylvestre; your outstanding accomplishment in winning the

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2002 Savoie Floor Hockey League Championship;

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      Representative Picard

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      Students of Kendrick Avenue School: Jazmine Roman; Misty Morin; Briana Lemire;

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Giselle Colon; Angela Phongsavan; your outstanding accomplishment of being named Student of

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the Month for April, 2002;

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      Representative Picard

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      Warren A. Goolgasian; on having scored a hole-in-one on the Glocester Country Clubs'

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Treacherous 18th hole also known as the "Devil's Domicile";

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      Representative Winfield

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      Members of the Rhode Island Yacht Club; the joyous and momentous occasion of their

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127th Annual Commissioning Day;

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      Representatives McNamara and Hetherington

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      4th Grade Students of Wilbur-McMahon School; Rachel Charland; Dylan Evans; Joshua

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Manchester; Sara Petrarca; Jill Sartini; Timothy Wetzel; Joshua Cord; Karyssa Holewka; Chelsea

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Medeiros; Alyssa Pineau; Kelsey Shanklin; Benjamin Wyatt; Carol Belair, Teacher; Meghan

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Eddy; Danielle Jennings; Alexander Oliveira; Nicholas Reis; Kathryn Tirpaeck; Hattie Young;

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Zane Allen; Elias DeSouza; Patricia Fontaine; Zachary Kapstein; Jason Moniz; Nicole Ouellette;

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Amanda Powers; Carl Berg; Patrick Devaney; Blair Goodman; Colin Massa; Dillon Oliveira;

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Katherine Quigley; Patrick Brown; Rachel Enwright; Emily Goodman; Kadie Mercier; Michael

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O'Neil; Julie Zarriello; Dietra Medeiros, Teacher; your visit to the Rhode Island State House on

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Wednesday, June 12, 2002;

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     Representative Quick

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      Students of Lincoln Middle School Lady Lions; Bethany O'Dell; Kelly Martin; Emily

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Karagozian; Marissa Dursin; Erin Macro; Stacie-Lee Clark; Shayna Daugherty; Stephanie

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Kishfy; Miranda Varr, Manager; 7th grade Danielle Cartier; Diana Ricci; Nicole Bourdony;

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Courtney Couture; Kayla Couture; Ashley Harris; Julie Paradis; Sarah Adams; Shelly Allard,

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Coach; Ron Allard, Assistant Coach; your outstanding accomplishment in winning the 2002 Girls

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Middle School Basketball State Championship on February 15, 2002;

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Representatives Menard and Barr

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      Michael P. Larocque; the joyous celebration of his 50th Birthday on April 28, 2002;

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Representative Winfield

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      T. Michael & Kerrie A. Lawton; the joyous occasion of the birth of their twins;

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      Representative Winfield

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      Josephine Brown, Rhode Island State, President; your extraordinary dedication,

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commitment and loyalty to the National Association of Colored Women's Club, Inc.;

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      Representative Shavers

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      Shirley Cook, Local President; your extraordinary dedication, commitment and loyalty to

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the National Association of Colored Women's Club, Inc.;

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      Representative Shavers

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      Tim Dubois, Mt. Hope High School; being selected to the 2002 Providence Journal Class

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B Boys Swimming 1st Team in the 50 Free Style and 2nd Team in the 100 Free Style;

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Representatives Gallison and Anguilla

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      Sarah Roy Ripa & Lloyd V. Ripa, Jr.; the joyous occasion of the birth of their son,

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Alexander Lloyd Ripa on March 12, 2002;

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      Representative Long

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      Benjamin M. Octeau; your selection by the Ashaway Volunteer Fire Association as the

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2001-2002 Junior Fire Fighter of the Year for outstanding service to the Department and

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community;

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     Representative Kennedy

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      Chris M. Kugler; your selection by the Ashaway Volunteer Fire Association as the 2001-

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2002 Fire Fighter of the Year for outstanding service to the Department and community;

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Representative Kennedy

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      Richard Greene; your selection by the Ashaway Ambulance Association Inc. as the 2001-

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2002 Fire Fighter of the Year for outstanding service to the Department and community;

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Representative Kennedy

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      David Godena; your selection by the Ashaway Ambulance Association Inc. as the 2001-

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2002 Emergency Medical Technician of the Year for outstanding service to the Department and

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community;

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     Representative Kennedy

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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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