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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 21, 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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      Martha Scott, Michael Miller, David Evans, Susan Dennehy and Erin Cannon-Walsh;

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Providence Public Schools; achieving the 2001 National Board Certification;

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      Representatives Smith and Lima

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     His Beatitude, Gregory III Laham, Patriarch and All the East; your visit to Saint Basil the

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Great Church;

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      Representative Faria

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     His Excellency, John A. Elya, of Newton for the Melkites in the U.S.; your visit to Saint

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Basil the Great Church;

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      Representative Faria

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     Kevin Braccoli, La Salle Academy; Jason Cantwell, La Salle Academy; Paul Constant,

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Jr., Bishop Hendricken High School; C. Michael Cardeiro, La Salle Academy; Jora Ehrilich, The

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Wheeler School; Lindsey Hays, La Salle Academy; Alexandra Jennings, South Kingstown High

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School; Laura Kasparian, Portsmouth High School; Matthew Knowles, St. George’s School;

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Cody Lee, Toll Gate High School; Seth Linakis, Bishop Hendricken High School; Katherine

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Modisett, St. George’s School; Liam Nary, Portsmouth High School; Eric Palmieri, The Wheeler

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School; Kenneth Perry, Cranston High School West; Jarrod Pimentel, Portsmouth High School;

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Brooke Purinton, South Kingstown High School; William Quirk, Westerly High School; Beth

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Sharkey, Toll Gate High School; Adam Slutsky, The Wheeler School; Thomas Taylor, Westerly

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High School; and Robert Wray, The Wheeler School; winning the Senior Gold Medal at the

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Rhode Island Academic Decathlon;

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      Speaker John B. Harwood and Representative Kennedy

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     Liga de Futbol Guatemalteca, A La Liga Brava, Las Agullas, Los Sabrosos, Blue Tigers

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and Los Bravos; participating in the inauguration of 2002 Championship;

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      Representative Tejada

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     Oliver Allaux, John Chase, Taylor Hansen and Jason Gorelick, Jamestown Robotics

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After School Program; The Dood Team placing 1st in the Performance Award category at the

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2002 Robotic Park Awards;

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      Representative William H. Murphy

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     Kenny Lush, Alex Rienzo, Phil Twombly and Andrew Bretti, Jamestown Robotics After

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School Program; the Spicy Chicken Team placing 2nd in the Performance Award category at the

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2002 Robotic Park Awards;

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      Representative William H. Murphy

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     The Faculty of Physical Education of William E. Tolman Senior High School; your

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fortitude and resolution to the “Healthy Schools Healthy Kids” City Walk Program;

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      Representative M. Anderson

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     Minsoo Kim (Kevin Kim) E.K. Martin Middle School; the outstanding accomplishment

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of having his book, “The Hobbitt of the L’ ?ming Land,” Published;

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      Representative Dennigan

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     Charles J. Gentry, Denise R. Mulcahy, Michelle M. Bennette, Nicole Arnold and

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Genevieve Ostiguy; participating in National Nurses Week and winning the professional nurse

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essay contest sponsored by “colleagues in caring”;

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      Representative Dennigan

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     Amber Alvarez, Melissa Milot, Melissa Camara, Kara Baylog, Andrea Perry, Ashley

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Miranda, Deanne Viveiros, Candice McCauley, Jennifer Langlais, Jackie Couture, Amanda

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Jones, Amanda Paquin, Maria Soler-DuBreuil, Courtney Wakem, Mallory Chouinard, Jamie

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Souza, Ellie Byrne, Assistant Coach and Kennth Dias, Head Coach; Tiverton High School Field

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Hockey; winning the 2001 Division II Field Hockey Championship and the Division II State

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Championship for the fourth year in a row;

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      Representative Amaral

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     Kristin Pimental, Jen Mirra, Beth Raposa, Linsday Souza, Christina Aprea, Renee

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Boudria, Bridget Manning, Alyson Beck, Melissa Camara, Deanne Viveiros, Melissa Milot, Jen

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Williams, Jessica Arruda, Art Mello, Assistant Coach, Lisa Clark, Assistant Coach and Jack

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McKinnon, Head Coach; Tiverton High School Softball; winning the 2001 Division II Softball

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Championship and the Division II State Championship;

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      Representative Amaral

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     Keven O’Neil; your outstanding accomplishment in completing the 2002 Boston

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Marathon in the official time of 2:29:34;

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      Representative Benson

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     Laura J. Curran; your outstanding accomplishment in completing the 2002 Boston

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Marathon in the official time of 3:16:47;

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      Representative Winfield

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     General Jordan, Jared Cullen, Jeremy Nadeau, Sky Leclaire, Alexander Brunelle, Sean

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Bernier, Kristania Renyolds, Brian Poirier, Laura Toro, Brianna Cooney, Erica Rochfort, Sarah

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Kappelle, Katie-Rose Precourt, Jenna Pytka, Stephanie Grenier, Tyler Bourk, Melvin Colon,

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Jonathan Nadeau, Brianna Roy, Rochelle Lacroix and Drew Gagne; Leo Savoie School; your

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outstanding accomplishment of being named “Student of the Month” for April 2002 and for the

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“Perseverance That You Display Everyday”;

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      Representative Picard

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     The Family of Charlotte Woods; the dedication of the Charlotte Woods Elementary

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School;

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      Representative Cicilline

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     Justin Paquette Troop 1, Richmond; your outstanding achievement of attaining the rank

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of Eagle Scout on June 2, 2002 and for the distinction you bring upon you, your family and

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community;

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      Majority Leader Gerard M. Martineau

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     Amanda Quattromani; the distinguished honor of being named “Mother of the Year”

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2002 – 2003 by the Westerly Elks Lodge # 678;

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      Representative Thompson

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     Barbara McCarthy, Exalted Ruler, B.P.O.E.; the distinguished honor of being named the

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“2002 Elk of the Year” by the Bristol Elks Lodge # 1860;

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      Representative Gallison

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     Santo P. “Sam” Mascena (Posthumously); being named “Citizen of the Year” by the La

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Bella Sicilia Society;

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      Representative Anguilla

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     Donna Lennon, Matunick Elementary School; receiving the Leadership Award for the

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“Healthy Schools Healthy Kids” Program for working toward creating and maintaining safe,

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healthy, and nurturing schools;

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      Representative Garvey

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     Victoria Carson, Block Island School; being named to the “Healthy Schools Healthy Kids

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Honor Roll” for working toward creating and maintaining safe, healthy and nurturing schools;

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      Representative Garvey

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     Joseph and Virginia Mello; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 60th Wedding

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Anniversary on April 11, 2002;

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      Representative Lanzi

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     Eddie Roderick; being appointed Director of the Central Falls Housing Authority;

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      Representative Faria

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     Charlotte Josephs; the distinguished honor of being named the “Bristol – Warren Teacher

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of the Year” 2002;

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      Representative Anguilla

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     Mary Lero, R.N. Byfield School; your fortitude and resolution to the “Healthy Schools

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Healthy Kids Honor Roll”;

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      Representative Anguilla

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     Kate Kalzberg; the joyous occasion of the adoption of your son, Noah Hutchinson Berg

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on May 9, 2002;

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      Representative Hetherington

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     Anthony Detri; the joyous celebration of this 80th Birthday;

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      Representatives Corvese and San Bento

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     Isabella and Daniel Joseph Driscoll; the joyous occasion of the birth of their son,

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Donovan James Driscoll on April 26, 2002;

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      Representative William H. Murphy

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     Caryn Elizabeth and Andrew Michael Palmer; the joyous occasion of the birth of their

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daughter, Mackenzie Rose Palmer on April 27, 2002;

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      Representative William H. Murphy

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     Madeline Viola; the joyous and momentous occasion of her 85th Birthday;

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      Representative Corvese

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     Christopher Dennison, Anthony Q. Donald, Benjamin D. Fermin, Ronnie Figueroa,

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Barbara A. Fiore, Melvin Garcia, Axel R. Herrador, Sparkey Khong, Iema Manso, Carmen

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Monge, Tasheir D. Rather, Delores M. Scholl, Jose Velasquez, Aisha Wilcox, Kayla Amaral,

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Corina C. Benavidez, Julie Chang, Thu Chau, Sophan Dul, Christopher Gamble, Edduar

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Hernandez, Pang F. Khang, Khoeun Khoun, Jon D. Lapolla, Cristie M. Martinez, Alyssa J.

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Mollock, Christopher Munroe, Viessna Muth, Brian Ordovas, Channara Pheap, Ricardo Rivera,

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Ada L. Rosado, Angelo S. Santiago, Carmela M. Smith and Ratha Vy; your commitment to the

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Credit Recovery Program to come to school, work hard and continue your education, and your

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determination, fortitude and effort;

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      Representative Slater

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     Eric B. Chaput, Daniel R. Couture, Christopher R. Higgins, Matthew L. Goudreau.

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Michael D. Jutras, Charles J. Morro, Brandon K. Turner and Matthew S. Turner, Troop 1,

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Greenville; their outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and the distinction

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they bring upon yourself, family and your community;

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      Representatives Hogan and Winfield

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     Jordon Bruno; your years of service to the community as a School Committee Person in

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the city of Cranston;

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      Representative Lanzi

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     Koren J. Pacheco, Bristol Police Department; your heroic and life-saving actions

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performed at an accident scene in Laconia, NH which resulted in saving the lives of Matt Carter

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and David Cihat;

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      Representative Carter

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     James J. Annis, Bristol Police Department; your heroic and life-saving actions performed

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at an accident scene in Laconia, NH which resulted in saving the lives of Matt Carter and David

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Cihat;

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      Representative Carter

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     Robert Pilkington; being a 2002 English Department Honor Roll recipient of the Rhode

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Island College Alumni Association;

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      Representative Smith

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     Robert and Zelda Kudish; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50th Wedding

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Anniversary on January 27, 2002;

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      Representative Lanzi

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     Cliff C. Dutson, Social Worker; his 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Rhode

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Island Department of Human Services;

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      Representative Lima

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     James Olerio, 8th grade, West Bay Christian Academy; your participation in the National

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Day of Prayer on May 2, 2002;

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      Representative Benson

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     Bryce Cockerill, 5th grade, Stoney Lane Elementary School; your participation in the

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National Day of Prayer on May 2, 2002;

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      Representative Benson

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     Jessica Gonzales, John Bowen, Fred Williamson, Kate Monterio and Ann Szostak;

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receiving the “Community and Justice Award” from the National Conference for Community and

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Justice, and for your tireless devotion to the State of Rhode Island;

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      Representative Cicilline

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     Mary C. Anderson, Richard O. Anderson, James R. Bates, Jr., Carole A. Briggs, Laura

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Bronwell, Paula Brouillette, H. Anthony (Tony) Deller, John Flaherty, Juliet T. Hansel, Cynthia

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M.T. Lavallee, Diane M. Mackintosh, Maureen M. McNulty, Ana M. Nunez de Villavicencio-

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Rourke, Michael D. Peterson, Kevin G. Rudden, Matthew F. Salmon, Edward G. Soares, Susan

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L. Tremblay, Herb P. Weiss, Julie A. Woods and Viktorija E. Yergatian; the successful

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completion of the 2002 Leadership Blackstone Valley Program;

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      Representative Kilmartin

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     Gretell Alvarez, Emily Almstrom, Danny Dallaleh, Ras Sostre, Jared Lumb, Joshua

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Zagroski, Kyle McIlmail, Jose Tiburcio, Demetrius Durrett, Iyeshia Person, Danielle Santanella,

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Katie Therriault, Kristina Browning, Nina Montijo, Claudia Valiente, Cassandra Campagnone,

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Mrs. Feeley, Teacher; Prashant Appikatla, Antone Cannon, Quatasia Smith, Blanca Mateo-

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Merced, Nick Grant, Alexis Griffin, Coral Vittini, Michael Tran, Michael Wang, Yaidzia

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Vicenty, Jamilka Villaneuva, Marisa Martinez, Mohammed Masoudi, Abel Morales, Vanessa

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English, Jaimee Velasquez, Mrs. Lindberg, Teacher; Alex Bowdish, Andre Gilbert, Alicia Hands,

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Cristian Reyes, Dylan Grace, Monique Cabana, Justin Furris, Victoria Craig, Miguel Franco,

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Ramon Cruz, Thomas Rodriguez, Velanish Morales, Angelica Matos, Shawn Beauregard,

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Richard Ramirez, Ryon Pierce, Icesis Picard, Mrs. Igoe, Teacher; Mrs. Booth, Teacher and Joe

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Griffin, Parent; Fallon Memorial School; your visit to the Rhode Island State House on May 10,

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2002;

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      Speaker John B. Harwood

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     Ben Classen, Mt. Hope High School; being selected to the 2002 Providence Journal Class

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B-1 Wrestling 2nd Team in the 135 lb. Weight Division;

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      Representatives Gallison and Anguilla

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     Tiffany Rodrigues, Mt. Hope High School; being selected to the 2002 Providence Journal

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All – State Gymnastics 1st Team and All Class A – 1st Team;

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      Representatives Gallison and Anguilla

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     Cassie O’ Blenis, Mt. Hope High School; being selected to the 2002 Providence Journal

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All – Class A Gymnastics 2nd Team;

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      Representatives Gallison and Anguilla

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     Rachelle Cyr, Mt. Hope High School; being selected to the 2002 Providence Journal All

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– Class A Gymnastics 2nd Team;

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      Representatives Gallison and Anguilla

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     Diane La Chance, Mt. Hope High School; being selected to the 2002 Providence Journal

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All – Class A Gymnastics 3rd Team;

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      Representatives Gallison and Anguilla

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     Dennis Coelho, Mt. Hope High School; being selected to the 2002 Providence Journal

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Division II – South Boys Basketball 1st Team;

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      Representatives Gallison and Anguilla

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     Kyle Cimbron, Mt. Hope High School; being selected to the 2002 Providence Journal

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Division II – South Boys Basketball 1st Team;

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      Representatives Gallison and Anguilla

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     Dom Raiola, Head Coach, Mt. Hope High School; being selected the Division II – South

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Boys Basketball Coach of the Year;

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      Representatives Gallison and Anguilla

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     Joe Palazio, Mt. Hope High School; being selected to the 2002 Providence Journal Class

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B-1 Wrestling 1st Team in the 145 lb. Weight Division;

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      Representatives Gallison and Anguilla

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     Jon McCarthy, Mt. Hope High School; being selected to the 2002 Providence Journal

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Class B-1 Wrestling 2nd Team in the 112 lb. Weight Division;

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      Representatives Gallison and Anguilla

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     Adam De Robbio, Mt. Hope High School; being selected to the 2002 Providence Journal

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Class B-1 Wrestling 2nd Team in the 171 lb. Weight Division;

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      Representatives Gallison and Anguilla

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     Andrew Faria, Mt. Hope High School; being selected to the 2002 Providence Journal Met

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C-Division Hockey 2nd Team;

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      Representatives Gallison and Anguilla

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     Matthew Vittoria, Mt. Hope High School; being selected to the 2002 Providence Journal

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Met C-Division Hockey 2nd Team;

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      Representatives Gallison and Anguilla

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     Joseph Cruz, Mt. Hope High School; being selected to the 2002 Providence Journal Met

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C-Division Hockey 3rd Team;

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      Representatives Gallison and Anguilla

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     Stephanie Constancia, Mt. Hope High School; being selected to the 2002 Providence

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Journal All-Division II East Girls Basketball 1st Team;

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      Representatives Gallison and Anguilla

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     Chief Richard J. Rita, West Warwick Fire Department; his retirement after 28 years of

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loyal and dedicated service to the Town of West Warwick and the State of Rhode Island;

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      Representatives William J. Murphy and Williamson

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     Joe Fitzsimons, Matt Boissonneault, Jeff Bernard, Brian Bagdon and Kevin O’Neil; your

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outstanding contributions and tireless efforts in the volunteer Bristol Cleanup and Waypoyset

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Trust Cleanup;

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      Representative Gallison

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     Jose Carreia; being elected as Presidente of the Grupo Amigos da Terceira Assembleia

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Geral;

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      Representative Pires

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     Maryann Leonardo; being elected as Conselho Fiscal of the Grupo Amigos da Terceira

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Assembleia Geral;

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      Representative Pires

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     Ivo Godinho; being elected as Presidente da Direcada of the Grupo Amigos da Terceira

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Assembleia Geral;

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      Representative Pires

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     Victor Santos; his thirteen years of outstanding service as Presidente of Grupo Amigos da

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Terceira Assembleia Geral;

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      Representative Pires

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     Teresa Fernandes; the joyous occasion of her 90th Birthday;

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      Representative Pires

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     Manuel Laurenco; being elected as President of the Clube Portugues De Cranston;

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      Representative Pires

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     Carlos Laurenco; being elected as Vice - President of the Clube Portugues De Cranston;

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      Representative Pires

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     Fernando Santos; being elected as Secretary of the Clube Portugues De Cranston;

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      Representative Pires

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     Victorino Cabrita; being elected as Treasurer of the Clube Portugues De Cranston;

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      Representative Pires

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     Joao Carlos Tavares; being elected as Assistant Treasurer of the Clube Portugues De

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Cranston;

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      Representative Pires

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     Amadeu Mendes; being elected as Recebador of the Clube Portugues De Cranston;

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      Representative Pires

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     Gregory Bonetti; Warwick Veterans High School; your community involvement and

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being recognized as a 2002 Youth Caring For Others;

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      Representative Ginaitt

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     Roxie Kuzerian; being named “Mother of the Year” by the Sts. Sahag and Mesrob

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Armenian Church, Ladies Aid Society;

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      Representative McCauley

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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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