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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2024

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

     Introduced By: Representatives Blazejewski, and Chippendale

     Date Introduced: January 16, 2024

     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

     Matthew David Barrete, Southern New Hampshire University; the outstanding academic

achievement of being named to the President's list for the 2023 Fall Semester at Southern New

Hampshire University;

      Representative Morales

     Maria Alfonsia Earabino, Southern New Hampshire University; the outstanding academic

achievement of being named to the President's list for the 2023 Fall Semester at Southern New

Hampshire University;

      Representative Morales

     Wayne McNamara, Co-Captain, Lincoln High School Basketball; the outstanding athletic

achievement of reaching "1000 Point Scoring Milestone" during the Lincoln High School

Basketball Team's 96-41 victory over Providence County Day on January 2, 2024;

      Representative Shallcross Smith

     Cam DiChiara, Co-Captain, Lincoln High School Basketball; the outstanding athletic

achievement of reaching "1000th Point Scoring Milestone" during the Lincoln High School

Basketball Team's 96-41 victory over Providence County Day on January 2, 2024;

      Representative Shallcross Smith

     Alec Domagala, Southern New Hampshire University; the outstanding academic

achievement of being named to the President's list for the 2023 Fall Semester at Southern New

Hampshire University;

      Representative Fenton-Fung

     Gianna Lynn Gargaro, Southern New Hampshire University; the outstanding academic

achievement of being named to the President's list for the 2023 Fall Semester at Southern New

Hampshire University;

      Representative Fenton-Fung

     Dylan Archilla, Southern New Hampshire University; the outstanding academic

achievement of being named to the President's list for the 2023 Fall Semester at Southern New

Hampshire University;

      Representative Fenton-Fung

     Eric and Sara Bogosian; the joyous and momentous occasion of the birth of your

daughter Cire Paulette Bogosian on January 1, 2024:

      Representative Fellela

     Colonel Bradford E. Connor, Chief of Police, Warwick Police Department; the honor of

being sworn in as President of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association and your commitment

to shape the future of law enforcement and streghten trust and respect of the policing profession

in Rhode Island;

      Speaker Shekarchi

     Erin Kenny, Program Manager, Newport Area Career & Technical Center Culinary

Program; the distinguished honor of receiving the RI Hospitality Education Foundation

"Ambassador of the Year" for your commitment to inspire your students to future careers in

Rhode Island's Hospitality sector;

      Representative Carson

     Denise Bourget; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday and

recognizing your outstanding commitment and dedication to volunteering for numerous charitable

and service organizations;

      Representative Brien

     Raymond Baccari; the completion of your Senior Honors Project at Rhode Island

College, "Gen-Z: Ready to Govern" documentary film;

      Representative Morales

     Rosemary and Paul Costigan; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 45th

wedding anniversary;

      Representative Messier

     Jayla Lopez; the distinction and outstanding achievement of placing 1rst in the Middle

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School Division in The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission Essay

Contest Essay Theme: "Marching to the Beat of Justice";

      Representative Hull

     Camila Arrazola; the distinction and outstanding achievement of placing 2nd in the

Middle School Division in The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission

Essay Contest Essay Theme: "Marching to the Beat of Justice";

      Representative Hull

     Alexander Rogers; the distinction and outstanding achievement of placing 1rst in the High

School Division in The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission Essay

Contest Essay Theme: "Marching to the Beat of Justice";

      Representative Hull

     Lena Shanty; the distinction and outstanding achievement of placing 2nd in the High

School Division in The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. State Holiday Commission Essay

Contest Essay Theme: "Marching to the Beat of Justice";

      Representative Hull

     Honorable Patrick C. Lynch, former Attorney General; the distinguished honor of being

inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice "2023 Hall of Fame" for your significant

contributions to the criminal justice system in the State of Rhode Island;

      Speaker Shekarchi

     Honorable Mary S. McElroy, Judge for the United States District Court for the District of

Rhode Island; the distinguished honor of being inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice

"2023 Hall of Fame" for your significant contributions to the criminal justice system in the State

of Rhode Island;

      Speaker Shekarchi

     AUSA William J. Ferland, retired Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Rhode Island US

Attorney's Office; the distinguished honor of being inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal

Justice "2023 Hall of Fame" for your significant contributions to the criminal justice system in

the State of Rhode Island;

      Speaker Shekarchi

     Chief Elwood M. Johnson, Jr., Chief of Police for the Richmond Police Department; the

distinguished honor of being inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice "2023 Hall of

Fame" for your significant contributions to the criminal justice system in the State of Rhode

Island;

      Speaker Shekarchi

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     Detective Robert Lauro, retired detective for the Providence Police Department; the

distinguished honor of being inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice "2023 Hall of

Fame" for your significant contributions to the criminal justice system in the State of Rhode

Island;

      Speaker Shekarchi

     Fabian Fabian, Director Coronel de la Policia Nacional, Escuela para cadetes 2 de Marzo;

Gracias por su servicio, a nombre del estado de Rhode Island;

      Representative Sanchez

     Pamela Galva, Central Falls High School Girls Basketball; the outstanding athletic

achievement of reaching the "1000 Point Scoring Milestone" during the Central Falls High

School game against Narragansett High School on January 8, 2024;

      Representative Giraldo

     Mikayla Silcox, Washington College; the outstanding academic achievement of being

named to the Dean's List for the 2023 Fall Semester at Washington College;

      Speaker Shekarchi

     John R. Dionne; the distinguished honor of the dedication and naming of the "John R.

Dionne Track" at Cumberland Hill Road and Newland Avenue for your outstanding service for

the people of the City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island;

      Representative Phillips

     Patrolman Frank Moody, Providence Police Department; your retirement after 43 years

of dedicated and faithful service to improving the quality of life and preserving the peace for the

people of the City of Providence as member of the Providence Police Department;

      Representative Baginski

     Wendy J.W. Marshall, Municipal Clerk, Town of Middletown, Rhode Island; the

outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of attaining a Master Municipal Clerk

Certification from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks;

      Representative Cortvriend

     Detective Christopher Calise, Providence Police Department; your retirement after many

years of dedicated and faithful service to protect and improve the quality of life and preserving

the peace for the people of the City of Providence, Rhode Island;

      Representative Hull

     Patrol Officer Miguel Mena-Torres, Providence Police Department; your retirement after

many years of dedicated and faithful service to protect and improve the quality of life and

preserving the peace for the people of the City of Providence, Rhode Island;

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      Representative Hull

     Brigadier General Matt W. Braman, United State Army 10th Mountain Division; the

prestigious honor of being promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Army

10th Mountain Division;

      Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro

     Susan Battle, Executive Director, Linden Place; your 21 years of faithful service as

Executive Director of Linden Place and your commitment to preserve this historic property and

ensure accessibility by developing programs that enhance the artistic, cultural & educational life

of the area;

      Representatives Donovan and Speakman

     Carlos Medeiros; the distinguished honor of being selected President of the 2024 Don

Luis Felis Association in Bristol, Rhode Island;

      Representatives Donovan and Speakman

     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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