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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2024

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

CONGRATULATING THE SHEA/TOLMAN GIRLS VARSITY CO-OP BASKETBALL

TEAM ON WINNING THE 2024 RHODE ISLAND GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM DIVISION

II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

     Introduced By: Senators Cano, F. Lombardi, Felag, Picard, Tikoian, Burke,
LaMountain, DiPalma, and Rogers

     Date Introduced: April 25, 2024

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, The Shea/Tolman Girls Varsity Co-op Basketball Team had an outstanding

regular season, compiling a sterling 16-2 divisional record and earning a second seed in the

Division II Girls State Basketball Tournament; and

     WHEREAS, In the Rhode Island State Championship Tournament, Shea/Tolman played

an almost perfect game as they defeated Cumberland in the first round by a score of 57-37. In the

semi-final round, Shea/Tolman once again dominated their opposition, beating Chariho by the

score of 58-40 to earn a spot in the Division II Championship game; and

     WHEREAS, In a thrilling championship game, that will be long remembered by all who

witnessed the game, the Shea/Tolman Girls Co-op Basketball Team emerged victorious over

Moses Brown in a tense and hard-fought double overtime game. With Armani Rivera making

clutch free throws and Aryana Blanco hitting key shots from distance, the Shea/Tolman Girls Co-

op Basketball Team made history by winning one of the greatest high school basketball games in

Rhode Island Interscholastic League history; and

     WHEREAS, Winning a State Title in a team sport is an incredibly difficult achievement

to accomplish. It requires that every member of the team put in the maximum effort at all times

and always place team goals and needs ahead of individual desires and aspirations. The 2024

Shea/Tolman Girls Varsity Co-op Basketball Team has these essential qualities in abundance as

they were led all season by the outstanding play provided by Janae Ashton, Kayliana E. Blair,

Kasyra Fernandes, Tiyara Gonzalez, Bendu Kamara, Alexandra A. Larios, Asiannei Rodrigues,

Aryana Blanco, Trinity Burk, Azilyn Medina, Armani Rivera, Angel Sheriff and Taniyah

Teemer. The Shea/Tolman squad was also blessed to be led all season by the outstanding

coaching and leadership provided by Head Coaches John Lickert and Walter Gonzalez, and

Assistant Coach Andrew Maigret; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby heartily congratulates

the Shea/Tolman Girls Varsity Co-op Basketball Team on winning the 2024 Rhode Island Girls

Basketball Division II State Championship; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Shea/Tolman Girls Varsity Co-op Basketball

Head Coaches John Lickert and Walter Gonzalez.

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