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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2017

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

     Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, and Morgan

     Date Introduced: January 18, 2017

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House that certain persons and organizations

are deserving of commendation; and

     Richard DelFino, III; the distinguished honor of being elected Councilman (District 1) on

the Johnston Town Council;

     Anthony Verardo; the distinguished honor of being elected Councilman (District 2) on

the Johnston Town Council;

     David Santilli; the distinguished honor of being elected Councilman (District 3) on the

Johnston Town Council;

     Robert Russo; the distinguished honor of being elected Councilman (District 4) on the

Johnston Town Council;

     Robert J. Civetti; the distinguished honor of being elected Councilman (District 5) on the

Johnston Town Council;

Representatives Ucci, Fellela, Costantino, and Perez

     Robert Lafazia; the distinguished honor of being elected to the Johnston School

Committee (District 1);

     Joseph Rotella; the distinguished honor of being elected to the Johnston School

Committee (District 4);

Representatives Ucci, Fellela, Costantino, and Perez

Madi Lyman; your outstanding performance scoring 1,000 points – a career high and

only the 2nd female to do so. You make Middletown Islanders proud;

Representative Ruggiero

Lyne Cloutier; your 20 years of service at TJX. You are an accomplished auditor,

accountant, and a wonderful person.

Representative Ruggiero

Mars Bishop (1st Team), Hayden Ivatts (2nd Team), Katie Zitzmann (2nd Team); the

outstanding athletic achievement of being named to the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 2016

All State Girls/Boys Cross Country Team;

Representative Hearn

Eric B. Ross; your dedicated and faithful service as Worshipful Master of the Franklin

Lodge No. 20, F&A.M. of Westerly;

Representatives Azzinaro and Kennedy

Eagle Scout Andrew J. Fredericks, Boy Scout Troop 4, Gaspee Plateau; the distinction

and honor of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your

commitment and dedication to the values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character, and Fitness;

Representative McNamara

Marie Danis; the joyous celebration of your 95th Birthday on January 3, 2017;

Norman Theroux; the joyous celebration of your 95th Birthday on January 15, 2017;

Dorothy Sayer; the joyous celebration of your 90th Birthday on January 12, 2017;

Beverly Gilbert; the joyous celebration of your 90th Birthday on January 22, 2017;

Louise Wnuk; the joyous celebration of your 90th Birthday on January 24, 2017;

Takuhi Ketli; the joyous celebration of your 90th Birthday on January 28, 2017;

Beverly Pennine; the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday on January 14, 2017;

Barbara Portella; the joyous celebration of your 85th Birthday on January 31, 2017;

Ramon Baez; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on January 28, 2017;

Joan Costa; the joyous celebration of your 80th Birthday on January 31, 2017;

Evelyn Calise; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 3, 2017;

James Hart; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 3, 2017;

Maxine Warner; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 4, 2017;

Catherine Louth; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 6, 2017;

Marion Fontaine; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 12, 2017;

John Babiec, Jr.; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 13, 2017;

Rita Berube; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 13, 2017;

Arline Osenkowski; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 14, 2017;

Theresa Messier; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 15, 2017;

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Evangelina Treue; the joyous celebration of your 75th Birthday on January 30, 2017;

Representative Serpa

Dr. Charles Kahn; the distinguished honor of being named Volunteer of the Month for

January, 2017 for your outstanding and dedicated service to the Rhode Island Free Clinic;

Representative Diaz

Deputy Chief Timothy P. Walsh, Woonsocket Fire Department; your retirement on

September 30, 2016, after many years of service and commitment to protect the community's

health, quality of life, and property for the residents and businesses in the city of Woonsocket;

Captain Raymond Martineau, Woonsocket Fire Department; your retirement on February

21, 2016, after many years of service and commitment to protect the community's health, quality

of life, and property for the residents and businesses in the city of Woonsocket;

Captain Daryl Paux, Woonsocket Fire Department; your retirement on March 13, 2016,

after many years of service and commitment to protect the community's health, quality of life,

and property for the residents and businesses in the city of Woonsocket;

Captain David Degrange, Woonsocket Fire Department; your retirement on July 3, 2016,

after many years of service and commitment to protect the community's health, quality of life,

and property for the residents and businesses in the city of Woonsocket;

Captain Steven R. Reilly, Woonsocket Fire Department; your retirement on September

11, 2016, after many years of service and commitment to protect the community's health, quality

of life, and property for the residents and businesses in the city of Woonsocket;

Lieutenant Michael Zuba, Woonsocket Fire Department; your retirement on March 6,

2016, after many years of service and commitment to protect the community's health, quality of

life, and property for the residents and businesses in the city of Woonsocket;

Representatives Casey and Morin

Private Richard M. Labreche, Woonsocket Fire Department; your retirement on May 22,

2016, after many years of service and commitment to protect the community's health, quality of

life, and property for the residents and businesses in the city of Woonsocket;

Representative Casey

Christopher Paul David; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 30th Birthday on

January 24, 2017;

Representative Kennedy

Dino Autiello; the distinguished honor of being reelected President of the North

Providence Town Council (District 3);

Steven DiLorenzo; the distinguished honor of being elected Councilman of the North

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Providence Town Council (District 3);

Ken Amoriggi; the distinguished honor of being elected Councilman of the North

Providence Town Council (District 2);

Gina M. Picard, M.Ed., the distinguished honor of being reelected Vice Chair of the

North Providence School Committee (District 1);

Representative O'Brien

Betty J. Combs; your many years of tireless dedication and outstanding service as an

Election Official, and member of the Economic Improvement Commission and Sign Review

Committee for the people of the town of Charlestown;

Representative Filippi

Benjamin Eddy, Boy Scout Troop 1, Richmond; the distinction and honor of attaining the

rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the

values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character, and Fitness;

     Quintin Reynolds, Boy Scout Troop 1, Richmond; the distinction and honor of attaining

the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the

values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character, and Fitness;

Representative McEntee

Eleanor Kinch; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on February

13, 2017;

Representative Shekarchi

State Senator Maria Chappelle, Nadal, State of Missouri; the distinguished honor of your

participation as the 2017 Guest Speaker of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration in

Woonsocket, Rhode Island celebrating the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing

to America;

Representatives Phillips, Casey, and Morin

Frances Amico; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 102nd Birthday on January

14, 2017;

Representative Bennett

Alexandria Evers; the distinguished honor of being a "1st Place Winner (District 1) in the

State of Rhode Island Veterans of Foreign Wars 2016-2017 Voice of Democracy Essay Contest;

     Gianna McNally; the distinguished honor of being a "1st Place Winner (District 2) in the

State of Rhode Island Veterans of Foreign Wars 2016-2017 Voice of Democracy Essay Contest;

     Steven James Marsocci; the distinguished honor of being a "1st Place Winner (District 3)

in the State of Rhode Island Veterans of Foreign Wars 2016-2017 Voice of Democracy Essay

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Contest;

     MacKenzie Carello; the distinguished honor of being a "1st Place Winner (District 1) in

the State of Rhode Island Veterans of Foreign Wars 2016-2017 Patriots Pen Essay Contest;

     Samuel Farley; the distinguished honor of being a "1st Place Winner (District 2) in the

State of Rhode Island Veterans of Foreign Wars 2016-2017 Patriots Pen Essay Contest;

     Ryan Carruolo; the distinguished honor of being a "1st Place Winner (District 3) in the

State of Rhode Island Veterans of Foreign Wars 2016-2017 Patriots Pen Essay Contest;

Speaker Mattiello and Representative Azzinaro

     NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

     RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives hereby extends to the aforesaid persons

and organizations its very best wishes on this memorable occasion and expresses the hope for

continued good fortune; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is respectfully requested to

transmit a properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.

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