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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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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 29, 2026

     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

     Jackson Mitchell Lanctot, North Smithfield High School 2025 Graduate; your

outstanding community service and distinguished honor of being named the recipient of the 2026

MLK J.W. Hinson Scholarship;

Representatives Casey, O’Brien, and Phillips

     Woodrow L. Silvia, VFW Post 5392; the joyous and momentous occasion of celebrating

the 80th Anniversary of the Woodrow L. Silvia, VFW Post 5392;

Representative Edwards

     Edward G. Mullaney and Kathryn E. Ramstad; the joyous and momentous occasion of

celebrating your Wedding Day on January 24, 2026;

Representative McNamara

     Daisy & Co Floral Boutique LLC; the joyous and momentous occasion of the Grand

Opening of Daisy & Co Floral Boutique LLC on January 23, 2026;

Representative Phillips

     Robert “Bob” Marsocci, United States Marine Corps; the joyous and momentous

occasion of celebrating a Happy 80th Birthday on January 25, 2026 and honoring your dedicated,

faithful and distinguished service to the United States of America as a member of the Marine

Corps;

Representative Azzinaro

     Dayana Castro Analco, Diana Sanon, Jacob Outlaw, Jayleen Carrascoza, Faith

Olasanoye, Sophia Morales, Daniel Andrews, Marjorie Ovalle-Paz, Estrella Orellana, Edith

Cortez, Andrea Augilar; your contributions to the “AI Takedown” play in partnership with the

Manton Avenue Project

Representative Morales

     William D’ Abate Elementary School; 21 years of partnership with The Manton Avenue

Project;

Representative Morales

     Honorable Robert D. Krause, Rhode Island Superior Court; the distinguished honor of

being inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame for your efforts to improve

and uphold the principles of the criminal justice system in Rhode Island;

Speaker Shekarchi

     Honorable Maureen McKenna Goldberg, Rhode Island Supreme Court; the distinguished

honor of being inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame for your efforts to

improve and uphold the principles of the criminal justice system in Rhode Island;

Speaker Shekarchi

     Inspector Chris Mathiesen (Ret.), Warwick Police Department; the distinguished honor of

being inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame for your efforts to improve

and uphold the principles of the criminal justice system in Rhode Island;

Speaker Shekarchi

     Barbara Hurst, Deputy Public Defender (Ret.), Rhode Island Public Defender; the

distinguished honor of being inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame for

your efforts to improve and uphold the principles of the criminal justice system in Rhode Island;

Speaker Shekarchi

     Anthony Capezza, Rhode Island State Director (Ret.), NAGE/IBPO; the distinguished

honor of being inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame for your efforts to

improve and uphold the principles of the criminal justice system in Rhode Island;

Speaker Shekarchi

     Chief Sidney Wordell, Executive Director; the distinguished honor of being inducted into

the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame for your efforts to improve and uphold the

principles of the criminal justice system in Rhode Island;

Speaker Shekarchi

     Stephen G. Dambruch, Chief, Criminal Division, RI Office of the Attorney General; the

distinguished honor of being inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame for

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your efforts to improve and uphold the principles of the criminal justice system in Rhode Island;

Speaker Shekarchi

     Michael DiLauro, Assistant Public Defender (Ret.), Rhode Island Public Defender; the

distinguished honor of being inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame for

your efforts to improve and uphold the principles of the criminal justice system in Rhode Island;

Speaker Shekarchi

     Twin Soup Foundation; your participation in the 17th Annual International Basketball

Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and Sirens

International;

Representative Slater

     US Customs & Border Protection; your participation in the 17th Annual International

Basketball Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and

Sirens International;

Representative Slater

     Providence Police Department; your participation in the 17th Annual International

Basketball Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and

Sirens International;

Representative Slater

     Liga Master Puerto Plata; your participation in the 17th Annual International Basketball

Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and Sirens

International;

Representative Slater

     Las Estrellas de Manchulo; your participation in the 17th Annual International Basketball

Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and Sirens

International;

Representative Slater

     OleSkool-AFTOS Warfighters; your participation in the 17th Annual International

Basketball Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and

Sirens International;

Representative Slater

     Familia Novatos; your participation in the 17th Annual International Basketball

Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and Sirens

International;

Representative Slater

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     Los Mananeros; your participation in the 17th Annual International Basketball

Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and Sirens

International;

Representative Slater

     Los Barreros; your participation in the 17th Annual International Basketball Tournament

and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and Sirens International;

Representative Slater

     Halcones SDN; your participation in the 17th Annual International Basketball

Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and Sirens

International;

Representative Slater

     Los Caneros de Monte Llano; your participation in the 17th Annual International

Basketball Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and

Sirens International;

Representative Slater

     Monumentales de Santiago; your participation in the 17th Annual International Basketball

Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and Sirens

International;

Representative Slater

     Presidente; your participation in the 17th Annual International Basketball Tournament and

Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and Sirens International;

Representative Slater

     Casa Brugal Inc.; your participation in the 17th Annual International Basketball

Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and Sirens

International;

Representative Slater

     Academia de Bomberos; your participation in the 17th Annual International Basketball

Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and Sirens

International;

Representative Slater

     Kappa Alpha Psi Inc. DR Alumni Chapter; your participation in the 17th Annual

International Basketball Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of

Lights and Sirens International;

Representative Slater

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     Mayor Roquelito Garcia; your participation in the 17th Annual International Basketball

Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and Sirens

International;

Representative Slater

     Roque de León; your participation in the 17th Annual International Basketball

Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and Sirens

International;

Representative Slater

     Ginette Bournigal; your participation in the 17th Annual International Basketball

Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and Sirens

International;

Representative Slater

     Emil Duran; your participation in the 17th Annual International Basketball Tournament

and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and Sirens International;

Representative Slater

     Policia Nacional Dominicana; your participation in the 17th Annual International

Basketball Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and

Sirens International;

Representative Slater

     Eric Moore Retired LAPD; your participation in the 17th Annual International Basketball

Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and Sirens

International;

Representative Slater

     David Noguera US-HUD; your participation in the 17th Annual International Basketball

Tournament and Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and Sirens

International;

Representative Slater

     Cotui; your participation in the 17th Annual International Basketball Tournament and

Humanitarian Trip to the Dominican Republic as part of Lights and Sirens International;

Representative Slater

     Dr. Christopher A. Campagnari, MD; your many years of dedicated, faithful and

distinguished service providing family medicine to the people of Rhode Island and your

leadership at Wood River Health Services;

Representative Azzinaro

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     Rocio Rodriguez; your outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to the

empowerment and emotional healing of women in our state through Renewed by Runway for

Mom Conference providing mothers with the tools to reach full potential;

Representative Diaz

     Shirley Moore; your outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to the

empowerment and emotional healing of women in our state through Renewed by Runway for

Mom Conference providing mothers with the tools to reach full potential;

Representative Diaz

     Cleydis Gonzales; your outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to the

empowerment and emotional healing of women in our state through Renovovadas by Runway for

Mom Conference providing mothers with the tools to reach full potential;

Representatives Diaz and Felix

     Karla Reyes; your outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to the

empowerment and emotional healing of women in our state through Renewed by Runway for

Mom Conference providing mothers with the tools to reach full potential;

Representatives Diaz and Felix

     Dr. Mario Minaya; your historic visit as part of Renewed by Runway for the well-being

of our community and your unwavering commitment to healing the social fabric and your ability

to inspire women and families to a harmonious life;

Representative Diaz

     Rocia Rodriguez; your outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to the

empowerment and emotional healing of women in our state through Renewed by Runway for

Mom Conference providing mothers with the tools to reach full potential;

Representatives Diaz and Felix

     Rayhan Luwaga, Birchwood Middle School; the prestigious honor and outstanding

accomplishment of winning the Rhode Island District 1 Patriots Pen Essay Contest hosted by the

Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Rhode Island;

Representative Azzinaro

     Addison Riendeau, Tiverton Middel School; the prestigious honor and outstanding

accomplishment of winning the Rhode Island District 2 Patriots Pen Essay Contest hosted by the

Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Rhode Island;

Representative Azzinaro

     Gabrielle Sandford, Ledyard Middle School, CT; the prestigious honor and outstanding

accomplishment of winning the Rhode Island District 3 Patriots Pen Essay Contest hosted by the

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Rhode Island;

Representative Azzinaro

     Sophie Elmera, East Providence High School; the prestigious honor and outstanding

accomplishment of winning the Rhode Island District 1 Voice of Democracy Essay Contest

hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Rhode Island;

Representative Azzinaro

     Marjorie Leary, Portsmouth High School; the prestigious honor and outstanding

accomplishment of winning the Rhode Island District 2 Voice of Democracy Essay Contest

hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Rhode Island;

Representative Azzinaro

     Payton Jarvis, Westerly High School; the prestigious honor and outstanding

accomplishment of winning the Rhode Island District 3 Voice of Democracy Essay Contest

hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Rhode Island;

Representative Azzinaro

     Marjorie Leary, Portsmouth High School; the prestigious honor and outstanding

accomplishment of winning the Rhode Island At-Large Voice of Democracy Essay Contest

hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Rhode Island;

Representative Azzinaro

     Rayhan Luwaga, Birchwood Middle School; the prestigious honor and outstanding

accomplishment of winning the Rhode Island At-Large Patriots Pen Essay Contest hosted by the

Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Rhode Island;

Representative Azzinaro

     Heather Costa; your outstanding commitment to community activism and operating

“Holiday Hope” providing Christmas assistance to hundreds of children and the occasion of the

launch of your Warwick-based business “Wicked Fizz”

Speaker Shekarchi

     Shirley Zelda Schreiber; the joyous and momentous occasion of celebrating a Happy

100th Birthday on February 17, 2026;

Speaker Shekarchi

     Jamie Hastings, Senior Vice President, External and State Affairs; your retirement from

CTIA, the Wireless Association, after nearly 15-years of distinguished service advocating for the

US Wireless industry to benefit American consumers and promoting innovating and educating

State lawmakers;

Representative Kennedy

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     Fred Russell, Troop 4 Gaspee Plateau; the distinction and honor of attaining the rank of

Eagle Scout in Scouting America for your commitment and dedication to the values of Scouting,

Citizenship, Character and Fitness;

Representative McNamara

     Alex Mihalos, Troop 4 Gaspee Plateau; the distinction and honor of attaining the rank of

Eagle Scout in Scouting America for your commitment and dedication to the values of Scouting,

Citizenship, Character and Fitness;

Representative McNamara

     Nathalia Rodriguez; the outstanding academic achievement of graduating with a Master’s

Degree in Business Administration;

Representative Slater

     Dr. Mario Minaya; for his invaluable contributions to strengthening marital relationships

and family unity represent a fundamental pillar for the stability and progress of our state;

Representative Batista

     Cleydis Gonzalez; for her outstanding contribution and unwavering commitment to the

empowerment and emotional healing of women in our state;

Representative Batista

     Shirley Moore; for her outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to the

empowerment and emotional healing of women in our state;

Representative Batista

     Rocio Rodriguez; for her outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to the

empowerment and emotional healing of women in our state;

Representative Batista

     Karla Reyes; for her outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to the

empowerment and emotional healing of women in our state;

Representative Batista

     Scarlet Madera; in recognition of your commitment to education and service, reflecting a

bright future dedicated to helping others;

Representative Slater

     Adrians Marte; in recognition of your outstanding academic excellence and disciple,

which set a strong foundation for continued success;

Representative Slater

     Nicole Gomez; in recognition of your passion for leadership in healthcare and your desire

to make a meaningful impact in your community;

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Representative Slater

     Yrkania Moran; in recognition of your compassionate service and exemplary dedication

to growth and service to others;

Representative Slater

     Jan Bak, State of Rhode Island; your retirement after many years of dedicated and

faithful service to the people of the State of Rhode Island as a Project Manager for the

Department of Transportation;

Speaker Shekarchi

     Louis Morales; your contributions to the “Through her Eyes” documentary in partnership

with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

Representative Morales

     Shen Yun, 2026 World Tour; your 20th anniversary performance at the Providence

Performing Arts Center on February 14-15, 2026 and your mission to revive the essence of 5,000

years of Chinese culture, arts and virtues;

Speaker Shekarchi

     Private James Kelly, Coventry Fire District; the distinguished honor of being sworn-in to

the rank of Private in the Coventry Fire District;

Representatives Noret, Read, and Serpa

     Private Andrew Nahigian, Hopkins Hill Fire District; the distinguished honor of being

sworn-in to the rank of Private in the Hopkins Hill Fire District;

Representatives Noret, Read, and Serpa

     Private Zachary Perrin, Central Coventry Fire District; the distinguished honor of being

sworn-in to the rank of Private in the Central Coventry Fire District;

Representatives Noret, Read, and Serpa

     Private Matthew DeFelica, Central Coventry Fire District; the distinguished honor of

being sworn-in to the rank of Private in the Central Coventry Fire District;

Representatives Noret, Read, and Serpa

     Private Damien Maddox, Central Coventry Fire District; the distinguished honor of being

sworn-in to the rank of Private in the Central Coventry Fire District;

Representatives Noret, Read, and Serpa

     Private Nicholas Ross, Central Coventry Fire District; the distinguished honor of being

sworn-in to the rank of Private in the Central Coventry Fire District;

Representatives Noret, Read, and Serpa

     Private Kyle McCann, Central Coventry Fire District; the distinguished honor of being

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sworn-in to the rank of Private in the Central Coventry Fire District;

Representatives Noret, Read, and Serpa

     RI Black Storytellers; celebrating “Funda Fest 28” (Drumming up Freedom!)

highlighting an oral art form from African and African descended people from around the world

and sharing these oral traditions with communities across the State of Rhode Island;

Representative Morales

     Tejumola ‘Teju” Ologboni; your years of community storytelling and contributions to the

RI Black Storytellers “Funda Fest 28”;

Representative Morales

     Ramona Bass Kolobe; your years of community storytelling and contributions to the RI

Black Storytellers “Funda Fest 28”;

Representative Morales

     Najah Martin; your outstanding commitment and hard work on behalf of the State of

Rhode Island;

Representative Sanchez

     Dispatcher Christopher Dalton, Hopkins Hill Fire District; your retirement after 25 years

of dedicated and faithful service to the people of the Town of Coventry, Rhode Island as a

Dispatcher for the Hopkins Hill Fire District;

Representatives Noret, Read, and Serpa

     Stephen White, CEO, Westerly Community Credit Union; your retirement after 25 years

of dedicated service overseeing RI’s fifth largest credit union and selected by Providence

Business News for a Leader & Achievers Award and being named “Citizen of the Year” by

Ocean Chamber of Commerce;

Representatives Kennedy and Azzinaro

     Charles P. Kelley; your retirement after 34 years of faithful services to the Rhode Island

Student Loan Authority and your dedicated leadership leading to a national recognition of

RISLA’s student loan program;

Speaker Shekarchi

     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

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     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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