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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 Kazarian, and Chippendale

     Date Introduced: June 05, 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

     Behnema Sirleaf, Mikm’ea Campbell, Taisa Tavares, Samuel Alexander; the outstanding

achievement and distinguished honor of being inducted into the “2026 Pawtucket Teen Hall of

Fame”;

Representative Cruz

     Interim Superintendent Robert Mitchell, Barrington Public Schools; your outstanding

service providing out schools and community with leadership during a period of transition and

continued commitment to empowering all students so that they will have a positive impact in the

future;

Representatives Boylan and Knight

     Khalaf Alosman, Rayyan Azam, Olivia Costa, Madison Diehl, Emilia Duarte, Joseph

Duquette, Jaiden Gomes, Jameson Hehir, Kayden Houlihan, Yolany Madrid, Carter Manni, Luca

Morton, Madelyn Murphy, Moksh Patel, Jose Peralta-Locke, Ricardo Rodriguez, Khloe Santos,

Richard Sylvia, Selbi Tevyaw, Jamal Veiga, Malish Vieira, Massiel Vilchez Calle, Fabiana

Vizquerra Vilchez, Greenbush Elementary School; the outstanding academic achievement of your

promotion from the 4th Grade at Greenbush Elementary School on June 15, 2026 Class of 2026;

Representative Serpa

     Michael Aponte, Sebastian Bonney, Natalie Breard, Harper Danis, William Eghian, Ben

Ferrara, Antony Garcia, Lillyana Gustafson, Adalyn Hamilton, Oliver Jacques, Olivia Legault,

Nova LiBassi, Mason Mercier-DiMezza, Taneesha Nock, Eamon O’Neill, Jaxon Parent,

Annabelle Rivera, Vilannie Rodriquez, Avery Silva, Dustin Stevens, Greenbush Elementary

School; the outstanding academic achievement of your promotion from the 4th Grade at

Greenbush Elementary School on June 15, 2026 Class of 2026;

Representative Serpa

     Alyssa Adamonis, Amber Cetola, Quinten Emison, Brady Gribbin, Isaish Guy, Anthony

Johnson, Autumn Lima, Larkin Longo, Liam Macari, Sebastian Norman, RJ Panneton, Ryleigh

Pelletier, Griffin Raiche, Natalie Richards, Addelyn Servello, Jason Turcios, Avery Vang, Emma

Wright, Greenbush Elementary School; the outstanding academic achievement of your promotion

from the 4th Grade at Greenbush Elementary School on June 15, 2026 Class of 2026;

Representative Serpa

     Olivia Anderson, Aubree Bianco, Kaylee Clark, Mason Cormier, Lorenzo, Damiano

Lorenzo, Emmett Ellis, Lucy Ellis, Sam Ferrara, Jay Frechette, Jelis Gonzalez, Spencer Higgins,

Violet Hunold-Vega, Quinn Kell, Arianna Lacross, Logan Lizarda, Francis McHale, Jameson

Mizell, Aaron Pienda, Mya Robinson, Adeilys Ruiz Torres, Sophia Leah Veras, Greenbush

Elementary School; the outstanding academic achievement of your promotion from the 4th Grade

at Greenbush Elementary School on June 15, 2026 Class of 2026;

Representative Serpa

     Zaiden Almeida, Colin Bodnaruk, Charlotte Camara, Gavin Downey, Steven Erban, John

Garcia Moran, Isla Malinowski, Marie Christella Mantsounga, Linnea Massaro, Thomas

McLaughlin, Daniel-Jose Meza, Domenic Ramaglia, Ariella Rodriguez, Ethan Rodriguez, Aiden

Smith, Alexandria-Fil Ventigan, Liam Zaniewski, Greenbush Elementary School; the outstanding

academic achievement of your promotion from the 4th Grade at Greenbush Elementary School on

June 15, 2026 Class of 2026;

Representative Serpa

     Hasim Munir, Brandol Paz, Richard Skally, Robert Sudue, Joel Valdez, Community

College of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of your graduation from the

Community College of Rhode Island;

Representative Cruz

     Marcus Lopes, Brian Lionberh; the outstanding academic achievement of your

graduation from the CU Program;

Representative Cruz

     Miguel Colon, Justin Hendley, Jose Morales, Gary Rasey, Walter Simpson, Samuel

Cabrera, Francisco Concepcion, Thomas Nardolillo, Matthew Peckham, Christopher Richardson,

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Roger Williams University; the outstanding academic achievement of your graduation from the

Roger William University;

Representative Cruz

     Reed Barbour, Raymond Caballero, Alexander Febus, Luis Gomes, Hector Hardy, Elliot

Knorr, Luis Matta, Erick Nimaja Patzan, Joshua Strother, Justin Varas; the outstanding academic

achievement of your graduation from the GED Program;

Representative Cruz

     The Patio on Broadway; celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of The Patio on Broadway and

recognizing your commitment to provide comforting classics and exciting culinary adventures for

the people of the City of Providence;

Representative Morales

     David M. Enos; the distinguished honor of naming the Lincoln High School Auditorium

as the “Enos Auditorium” for your commitment and exemplary service to the students of Lincoln

High School;

Representative Shallcross Smith

     Jacob Silva, Bishop Hendricken High School; outstanding contributions to the House

Minority Office as our Spring Intern;

Representatives Place, Fascia, Hopkins, Nardone, Newberry, Paplauskas, Quattrocchi,

Roberts and Santucci

     Lyn and Ed Cameron; the distinguished honor of receiving the East Bay Community

Action Program “2026 Vision Award” for exemplifying the true spirit of volunteerism and

community service;

Representatives Cortvriend and McGaw

     Rafael Lopez, Kesley Quizhpi, Aidmar Brazoban Menendez, Dulce Cornelio, Jonaimys

Concepcion, Jacob Peckham, Woonsocket Middle School Villa Nova, Woonsocket; your

participation in Generation Citizen-Civics Day at the Rhode Island State House and recognizing

your commitment to exercise your civic power and build a just, inclusive democracy that is

responsive for all young people;

Representative Phillips

     Cooley Group; celebrating the 100th Anniversary “Century of Innovation” of the Cooley

Group and your continued commitment and dedication to developing sustainable high

performance and innovation solutions;

Representative Alzate

     Adrianny Verenice Brito Marte, Ashlie Pérez, Carmen Adriana Ampuero, Edgar Vicente,

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Eduardo Ampuero, Fátima Marte Hierro, Fredy Manolo Marín, Liliana Murillo Miranda, Magali

Tellez Balcazar, Maribel Ortiz, Maricela Castro Nelly Branez, Sandy Chaj, Tatiana Liriano de

Cepeda, Veronica Pineda, Virgilia Chacon, Yaribel López, Woonasquatucket River Watershed

Council “Nuevas Voces” Program; your graduation from Woonasquatucket River Watershed

Council “Nuevas Voces” Program and your outstanding efforts to develop leadership skills and

an understanding of environmental science and community advocacy;

Representative Morales

     Kristen Gudz, Girl Scouts of Southern New England; the outstanding achievement and

distinguished honor of receiving the “Girl Scouts Gold Award” and recognizing your efforts to

implement a Take Action Project that will have lasting change and focused on providing comfort

to children;

Representatives McGaw and Cortvriend

     Kaleb Benoit, Calleigh Messer, Isabella Kachittavong, Eric Roderick, Woonsocket High

School, Woonsocket; your participation in Generation Citizen-Civics Day at the Rhode Island

State House and recognizing your commitment to exercise your civic power and build a just,

inclusive democracy that is responsive to all young people;

Representative Phillips

     Jazalynn Tavares, Sarymar Martinez, Natalie Hedstom, Villa Nova Middle School,

Woonsocket; your participation in Generation Citizen-Civics Day at the Rhode Island State

House and recognizing your commitment to exercise your civic power and build a just, inclusive

democracy that is responsive to all young people;

Representative Phillips

     Lacie Bachand, Yvonne Gutierrez, Dante Young, Destiny DeSimone, Yhani Maddox,

Jeff Medeiros, Gabriela Arias Tabares, Daniela Fornerin Ventura, Andrea Salgado Picado,

Hamlet Middle School, Woonsocket; your participation in Generation Citizen-Civics Day at the

Rhode Island State House and recognizing your commitment to exercise your civic power and

build a just, inclusive democracy that is responsive to all young people;

Representative Phillips

     Sophia Baeta, Sophia Boisvert, Emma Hurley, Chloe Marcotte, Koby Quach, Aidan

Quinn, Mia Rocco, Anthony Santangelo, Jake Smolan, Garrett Sylvestre, Mount Saint Charles

Academy Class of 2026; The distinguished honor and outstanding academic achievement of

being named a Mount Saint Charles Academy Class of 2026 Top Ten Student;

Representative Ackerman

     Rhode Island Yacht Club, celebrating the 151st Commissioning Day of the Rhode Island

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Yacht Club on June 6, 2026;

Representative McNamara

     Patricia Moreau, Northern Lincoln Elementary School; your retirement after 29 years in

your position as Secretary for the Principal and dedicated and faithful service to the students and

faculty of the Northern Lincoln Elementary School.

Representative Ackerman

     Brendan Desrosiers, Ponaganset High School, Class of 2026; the distinguished honor and

outstanding academic achievement of being named Valedictorian of the Ponaganset High School

Class of 2026.

Representatives Chippendale, Place, and Santucci

     Molly Souza, Ponaganset High School, Class of 2026; the distinguished honor and

outstanding academic achievement of being named Salutatorian of the Ponaganset High School

Class of 2026.

Representatives Chippendale, Place, and Santucci

     Gabriel Parra, the privilege and honor of your visit to the Rhode Island State House;

Representative Diaz

     Jared Agundis, Juliea Alger, Brent Angelini, Cole Arpin, Aiden Badeau, Abigail Basset,

Nicholas Benoit, Elijah Bhatty, Joshua Boschiachak, Isabel Bolender, Colby Boucher, Kayden

Boulay, Ava Bourassa, Jocoby Bourassa, Avery Bousquet, Mila Boyer-Martinez, Tyler Brewer,

Emma Campbell, Nicholas Carey, Timothy Casserly, Jessary Cedar, Cayden Closson, Avah

Colbert, Felicity Connors, Madison Cordeiro, Declan Costa, Sarah Crossley, Emma Davis, Lydia

Davis, Giovanny De La Cruz, Jasmine Demars, Chelsea Demers, Olivia Deprofio, Damian

DesJardins, Damien Duarte, Alyvia Ducharme, Krystal Dufresne, Lauren Fagan, Kate Fay, Colin

Ferland, Ethan Fitts, Helena Fleming, Tyler Fontaine, Rodney Frenette, Jenna Frontiero, Mitchell

Fullam, Chase Gagnon, Kaylin Gamache, Justin Garneau, Samuel Gauvin, Jayda Gibbons, Joshua

Gleason, Grant Godzwon, Nadia Gomes, Dante Gomez, Logan Gomez, Logan Gomez, Jasmin

Gomez, Neviah Greene, Xavier Guerra, EllaAnn Hebert, Samuel Hernandex Cardoza, Juan

Hernandez Delcid, Dylan Holland, Kenneth Hopkins, Aloka Houde, Trevin Jalette, Eli Jimenez,

Brayden Johnson, Liliana Keeble, Kaeden Kelley, Samual Klockars, Allen Kopec, Addison

Lacey, Christopher Lacouture, Rielynn Laferriere, Dylan Lagleur, Brianna Laliberte, Jack

Lamarre, Michaela Lambert, Kayla Lamonthe, Gavin Larson, Collin Lavergne, Emma Leduc,

Joao Leite, Kaelyn Lemoine, Makayla Leone, Alexis Leplat, Connor Levesques, Parker

Levesque, Christiana Lobao, Alyssa Mainville, Cadence Makowski, Ace Marengo, William

Mariette, Darleny Martinez Cabrera, Marissa Masiello, Owen Masse, Janessa McKay, Faith

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Monteiro, Mason Moore, Camilo Ocampo, Ian Oliver, Izabell Pacheco, Chloe Pascetta, Leo

Picard Andrew Pickett, Evan Polacek, Sadie Pomeroy, Jack Rooney, Alexia Rosario, John Ryan ,

Hohn Ryan, Ella Salera, Mohamed Sankhon, Gustavo Santos, Alex Sawyer, Brooke Scotland,

Owen Simpson, Hailey Slekis, Tiana Smith, Cameron Smith, Victoria Steele, Addison Stone,

Peyton Strode, Joshua Strychasz, Ethan Taylor, Nathan Thurber, Maximus Tonelli, Kaden Torres,

Nomar Torres Luna, Michael Tremblay, Brayton Tupper, Kennedie Tupper, Ryan Tupper, Kylie

Van Brunt, Jay Vance, Ryan Bincoli, Spencer Wayland, Logan Williams, Ethan Withington,

Jasmine Woodard-Leavitt, Michaella Yoli, Adam Young, Arrow Yuszczak, Joshua Zazza,

Burrillville High School Class of 2026; the outstanding academic achievement of your graduation

from the Burrillville High School Class of 2026;

Representatives Place and Newberry

     Chief David Zannelli, New Haven Police Department; the privilege and honor of being

sworn-in to the rank of Police Chief on the New Haven Police Department and recognizing your

commitment to creating a safe and culturally diverse, and inclusive city;

Representative Fellela

     Wendy Joering, Executive Director Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center; the

outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of receiving the "Charles Lindenbaum Person

of the Year Award" from the Brotherhood of Temple Beth-El.

Speaker Blazejewski

     Frank J. Russo; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 80th Birthday on May 23,

2026.

Representative Noret

     Patricia Russo; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on July 31,

2026.

Representative Noret

     Christian Lopez Najera, Gabriell Lopez Najera; The joyous and momentous occasion of

celebrating a Happy Birthday on June 2, 2026.

Representative Perez

     Andi Garceau, Cottrell F. Hoxsie Elementary School; your commitment to the Rhode

Island School Recycling Project and Get Food Smart Program and recognizing the remarkable

success of the "Recycle Rangers" and achieving a 94% decrease in landfill waste in one week.

Representative Hopkins

     Cailin Grzybowski, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England; the outstanding

achievement and distinguished honor of receiving the "Girl Scouts Silver Award" and

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recognizing your efforts to implement a Take Action Project that will create lasting and

sustainable change.

Representative Casimiro

     Isabelle Slowick; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 98th Birthday on May

30, 2026.

Representatives Casy, Brien, and Phillips

     Steve Arruda, Softball Dir (Jess's Silvia's Dad), Prescott Peckham (Pesky), Terry Leary

(Tim teacher at TMS Dad), Bryan & Diane Sanford, Henry Guillette (Lori), Granger Jerome; the

honor of receiving the "Tiverton Little League Award" for your commitment to provide a safe

environment that uses baseball and softball to teach life lessons, teamwork and sportsmanship;

Representative Edwards

     Cantor Dr. Brian J. Mayer, Temple Emanu-El; your 36 years of faithful service to the

congregation of Temple Emanu-El and commitment to shaping generations of the Rhode Island

Jewish Community through music, worship, education and community connection;

Representative Ackerman

     Dakota S. Beckvold, Scouting America Troop 5, Bristol, Rhode Island; 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;

Representatives Speakman and Donovan

     Cynthia Noble, Holt Funeral Home; your retirement after 39 years of dedicated and

faithful service to the people of the City of Woonsocket as a "Beacon of Light "for countless

families during their darkest moments;

Representatives Casey, Brien and Phillips

     De La Comunidad Bilingual, Carol Aguasivas and Family School; celebrating the launch

of the "Laura Rodriguez Full-Service Community Hub" honoring your beloved mother's lifelong

commitment to children and families through her Legacy of Love, Service and Community;

Representative Diaz

     Emmanuel Oluwanifemi Adebayo, James Patrick Brennan, Elizabeth Rose Ceprano,

Alarie Elaina Champagne, Cambria Anna DeQuattro, Lilliana Isabella Doucet, Autumn Railynn

Duquette, Jerry David Fernandez, Olivia Gomes, Skyler Grist, Preston Lee Luanglath, Adara

Montgomery, Jace Micah Moseley, Rachael Munro, Reagan Munro, Joseph A. Olobri Jr.,

Michael G. Orsini, Amelia Orsini Rachdouni, Elizabeth Ruiz, Armani Santana, Lyla P.

Schaumberg, Tiago Sousa-Medeiros, Luca M. Stabile, Francesca Christine Tiernan, St. Augustine

School Class of 2026; the outstanding academic achievement of your graduation from the 8th

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Grade at St. Augustine School Class of 2026 on June 14, 2026;

Representative Hull

     Noah Winslow, Valedictorian, Evan Duda, Salutatorian, Tiverton High School Class of

2026; the distinguished honor and outstanding academic achievement of being named of the

Tiverton High School Class of 2026;

Representative Edwards

     Noah Winslow, Evan Duda, Courtnie Smith, Lia Doster, Amanda Perry, Gianna Peralta,

Magnus Caspersen, Meg Morash, Emma Hull, Kylie Burgo, Tiverton High School Class of 2026;

the distinguished honor and outstanding academic achievement of being named as a Tiverton

High School Class of 2026 Top 10 Student;

Representative Edwards

     Russell Duguay, Mayor of Manville; the privilege and honor of being named as the

Grand Marshal of the 2026 Lincoln Memorial Day Parade;

Representative Shallcross Smith

     Holly Counsens, Grade 4, Gaudet Learning Academy; your retirement after many years

of dedicated and faithful service to the students and faculty of the Gaudet Learning Academy;

Representative Abney

     Eric Godin, Social Studies, Middletown High School; your retirement after many years of

dedicated and faithful service to the students and faculty of the Middletown High School;

Representative Abney

     Diane Lukowicz, Grade 2, Aquidneck Elementary School; your retirement after many

years of dedicated and faithful service to the students and faculty of the Aquidneck Elementary

School;

Representative Abney

     Cheryl Rosa, School Nurse/Teacher, Aquidneck Elementary School; your retirement after

many years of dedicated and faithful service to the students and faculty of the Aquidneck

Elementary School;

Representative Abney

     Gail Sullivan-McCune, Computer Science, Middletown High School; your retirement

after many years of dedicated and faithful service to the students and faculty of the Middletown

High School;

Representative Abney

     Ruth Lynn Butler, Literacy, Forest Avenue Elementary School; your retirement after

many years of dedicated and faithful service to the students and faculty of the Forest Avenue

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Elementary School;

Representative Abney

     Casey Bowman, 8 Grade Math teacher, Joseph H. Gaudet Middle School; the privilege

and honor of being named as the "2024-2025 Middletown Teacher of the Year";

Representative Abney

     Donovan Bazar, Ethan Breitmaier, Anurupa Buchta, Amiah Chaney, Callan Connolly,

Kingston DeLeon-Spitaleri, Ariana DeSenna, Zariyah Finona-Boyd, Benjamin Frink, Emily

Godinho, William Howes, Juliana Johnson, Maya Kennedy, Carter Lima, Flynn Lyon, Theo

Mallet, Aubrey Morgan, Ramona Mountford, Miles Parmenter, Logan Queenan, Marvel

Sauvageau, Aubree Torres, Attaquin Tracy, Avery Abrams, Jaheeim Benton, Alice Burre,

Clayton Cabral, Luca Coelho, Rayna Cortez, Zayden DaSilva, Zoe De Fayette, Wesley Govey,

Kamryn Kamps, Thomas Liu, Landon Mello, Faith Moniz, Phineas Park-Schoener, Violet

Ramos, Sabrina Sadler, Anori Smith, Karolina Tierney, Sophia Trout, Simon Wizer, Trenton

Baptista, Isabella Cumplido, Jaxon DeLeon-Spitaleri, Madison Perry, Emma Bailey, Scott

Beland, Carter Correia, Charlie Costantino, Adriana Cunha, Ellie Fauska, Victor Fernandez,

Mason Ferreira, Brayden Flower, Ambri Fonseca, Natalee Gagnon, Violet Garcia, Lucas

Gaudiano, Benjamin Greco, Audrey Pierre, Molly Pita, Stella Razza, Hailey Rodrigues, Olive

Tuthill, Tucker Wilhelm, Rhodes Wilkening, Silas Ziobrowski, Liam Hayes, Myron J. Francis

Elementary School; the outstanding academic achievement of your promotion from the 5th Grade

at the Myron J. Francis Elementary School Class of 2026;

Representative Kazarian

     National Krao Association in the Americas – Rhode Island Chapter; celebrating the 35th

Gala of the National Krao Association in the America's-Rhode Island Chapter and recognizing

the continued commitment to provide quality education and healthcare to ensure mobility for the

people of our community;

Representative Biah

     Jacob Silva, Hendricken High School; celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation at

Hendricken High School on May 14, 2026 and your dedication and commitment to being a true

witness of Christ defending and spreading your faith;

Representative Noret

     Christine and Daniel Kellerman, Cafe Namaste; celebrating the Grand Re-Opening of the

Cafe Namaste in Conimicut and recognizing your commitment to supporting your community

and providing your customers with a warm and friendly atmosphere;

Representative Hopkins

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     Lynn Krim, Owner, The MIii at Shady Lea; being honored for your many years of

outstanding commitment and dedication to shaping and sustaining The Mill at Shady Lea where

creative people can form a community where they can learn, share and work;

Representative Craven

     Ken Ayars, 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 member of the RI Department of

Environmental Management;

Representative Cotter

     Allyson Faubert, Geena Kenyon, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England; the

outstanding achievement and prestigious honor of receiving the "Girl Scouts Gold Award" the

highest award in the Girls Scouts (Grades 9-12) for your commitment to make lasting and

sustainable change;

Representative Kennedy

     Aidan Correia, Alexandra Squillante, Ana Picozzi, Anna Haun, Senjamin Giansanti,

Benjamin Loffier, Charles Garrett, Chase Pinheiro, Dominic Rocchio-Rose, Emma Ferri, Gino

Spagnolo, Hannah Liese, Jack Degnan, John Lombardi, Julian Scotti, Liliana Hayes, Maddalena

Cirelli, Madison lien, Mia Su, Nathaniel Stroud, Noah Ferri, Owen Silva, Ryan Ginolfi-Laninfa,

Samantha LeGoff, Sophia Baldwin, Saint Joseph School Class of 2026; the outstanding academic

achievement of your promotion from the 8th Grade at Saint Joseph School on May 28, 2026

Class of 2026;

Representative Serpa

     Michael Chytka, Kylie Delemos, Allison Gervelis, Lea Karoly, Kyle Kidd, Jyoti

Ramdass, Carolyn Richer, Andrew Rodrigues, Hanalei Streuli, Portsmouth High School Class of

2026; the outstanding academic achievement of being named a Portsmouth High School Class of

2026 "Top 10 Senior";

Representative Cortvriend

     Julie Leddy, Coventry Housing Authority; your retirement after 29 years of dedicated and

faithful service as a member of the Coventry Housing Authority providing affordable housing

opportunities and enhance the lives of the people of the Town of Coventry;

Representative Nardone

     Luke Joseph DeFedele, Scouting America Troop 121, Hopkinton; 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 Kennedy

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     Samantha Brailsford, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England; the outstanding

achievement and distinguished honor of receiving the "Girl Scouts Silver Award" and

recognizing your efforts to implement a Take Action Project that will create lasting and

sustainable change;

Representative Marszalkowski

     Rhode Island Computer Museum; The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of

the Rhode Island Computer Museum and your commitment to preserve our rich computer history

and inspire our future workforce by providing knowledge and encouraging research;

Representative Craven

     Camila Andrade Fortes, University of Rhode Island Class of 2026; the outstanding

academic achievement of your graduation from the University of Rhode Island College of Health

Science with a Bachelor's in Human Development and Family Science;

Representative Cruz

     Nicholas Michael Edwards, Northeastern University; the outstanding academic

achievement of your graduation from Northeastern University with a Master’s in Public

Administration;

Representative McEntee

     Gavin Stegall, Valedictorian, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and

honor of being the #1 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of

2026;

Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman

     William Southworth, Salutatorian, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction

and honor of being the #2 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of

2026;

Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman

     Jessica Deal, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of being the

#3 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;

Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman

     Nathanael Bagg, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of being

the #4 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;

Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman

     Isabella Pinheiro, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of

being the #5 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;

Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman

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     Dylan White, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of being

the #6 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;

Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman

     Tyler Scarborough, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of

being the #7 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;

Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman

     Bridget Courtney, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of

being the #8 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;

Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman

     Kelsey Braun, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of being

the #9 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;

Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman

     Abigail Chase, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of being

the #10 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;

Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman

     Calvin Moshier, James Schuller and Lucas Sousa, Scouting America Troop 46,

Barrington; the distinction and honor of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in Scouting America for

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

Representatives Boylan and Knight

     Johathan p. Currie, Connor Helm, Spencer H. Smith, Sam Spencer and Justin Tibbetts,

Scouting America Troop 2, Barrington; the distinction and honor of attaining the rank of Eagle

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

Citizenship, Character and Fitness;

Representatives Boylan and Knight

     Julie Leddy, Director, Coventry Housing Authority; your 29 years of dedicated and

faithful service, providing affordable housing opportunities and comprehensive programs to

enhance the lives of the people in the Town of Coventry, Rhode Island;

Representatives Noret and Serpa

     Evelyn Aardal, Jaxson Acosta, Winter Adams, Ava Billington, Mia-Nicole Blanco,

Sereynun Bun, Amelie Cambio, Aranza Chavez-Hui, Lenora Clarke, Olivia Clarke, Isabella

Cocca, Finnian Cox, Dylan Croke, Amiliah Cruz, Cora Daly, Hollis Donise, Violet Dority,

Adrianna Dom, Gerald Estevez Fernandez, Caleb Graham, Maggie Harrigan Thorp, Sophia

Hiraldo, Mia Hodge, Alisha Hok, Olive lmbriani, Arianna Isernia, Kiara Izaguirre Chavarria,

Amirah Keane, Mya Lincoln, Anastasia Loezos, Olive Loezos, Anderson Lora, Anthony Lora,

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Eva McGovern, Landon Moeun, John Molon, Ismael Morel Morfa, Elena Muralles, Emilio

Ogando, Riley Ortiz, Alexander Pestana, Jameson Powers, Zachary Rivera, Yanelis Rodriguez,

Joshua Rodyn, Frederic Shelton, Dakota Sheriff, Analeah Silva, Tony Smolinski, Jade Valerio,

Montserrat Vallejo Made and Aria Vargas; the outstanding academic achievement of your

promotion from the 5th Grade at Edward S. Rhodes Elementary School on June 12, 2026;

Representative McNamara

     Johnston Historical Society; the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial commission Liberty

Tree Planting Ceremony at the Johnston Historical Society commemorating Rhode Island's role

in the American Revolution and symbolizing freedom, equality and independence;

Representative Fellela

     Callie Baez Hutchinson, Emily Aldrich, Julian Brownell, Bella Anthony, Gonzalo

Fernandez de la Mela, Jade Cardoso, Caleb Flores, Xavier Cherry, Olympia Forcier, Joshua

Conley, Dyland Fuentes Romero, Marcos Garden, Madison Harley, Chloe Gennani, Nancy Ith,

A'ryha Gomes, Xzavier Jerez, Nora Hemond, Penelope Lamaire, Phoebe Johnson, Calder Lund,

Jose Morales, Jaysion Martinez, Athena Phann, Brady McCulloch, Gino Policastro, Laila

Mitchell, Emmalynn Rainville, Daniel Noj, Axel Rivera Romero, David Rainville, John ("Sal")

Signore Ill, Jude Schroeder, Oliver Simone, Xander Simas, Isaiah Stevens; the outstanding

academic achievement of your promotion from the 5th Grade at E.T. Wyman Elementary School

on June 17, 2026;

Representative McNamara

     William A. Roy, Sr.; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 100th Birthday on

July 1, 2026 and recognizing your outstanding service to the United States of America as a

member of the United States Navy;

Representative Noret

     Angel Gautreaux; celebrating your first live concert at the Alma Center On May 28, 2026

and recognizing the beginning of a lifetime of musical success and being a "Rising Star in

Music";

Representative Diaz

     Barrington High School Sailing Team, Elery Kloc, Sophia Lepine, Kaylee Henchman,

Maddie Kiely, Nina Hansen, Duffy Macaulay, Benjamin Reuter, Kai Beland, Dr. Michael Reuter,

Head Coach, Abigail Tutt, Assistant Coach, Gabriella Weimer, Mia Niewiecki, Calvin Moshier,

Mollie Declercq; winning the New England fleet Race Championship in the A and B division and

the distinction of being the first public school in 32 years and the first school from Rhode Island

to ever win the O'Day Trophy;

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Representatives Boylan and Knight

     Zariah A. Spangler, Central High School; Yazan Alothman, Dr. Jorge Alvarez High

School; Mirellen Cordosa Goncalves, Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School; Daniel Roldan, E3

Academy; Oliver E. Garcia Pena, The Juanita Sanchez E. Complex; Jordalice Cardona, Times 2

Academy and Roxanna M. Sanchez, Times 2 Academy; the outstanding academic achievement of

your graduation from the Accelerate and P-Tech dual enrollment programs at the Community

College of Rhode Island;

Representative Batista

     Dr. Rafael Montero; En roconocimiento a su destacada trayectoria como médico,

investigador y académico dominicano, y su valioso aporte a la salud pública y al docenia

universitaria;

Representative Felix

     Sonia Aldana Morales, Nathaly Andujar, Lugo Anita Bruno, Flor Maria Cabreja, Maria

Veronica Cano, Virginia Cortez, Karla De La Rosa, Nubia Isabel Durango Quintero, Anayra

Garcia, Ivania Garcia, Gabriella Garzaro, Maria Jose Gutierrez Paz, Wendy Huegas, Arlette

Hidalgo, Rocio Marte-Poirier, Andrea Paola Mendez, Carolina Menendez, Roxana Mercado

Rojo, Sandra Ortiz, Natalia Otero, Celeste Rosales, Nadya Sanchez Bernal, Belkys Then,

Madeline Torres de Alexis,; the outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of our

graduation from the "Latina Leadership Institute Class of 2026" for your commitment to drive

meaningful change in your community and beyond;

Representative Alzate

     Sayles Hill Rod & Gun Club; celebrating the Dedication and Members Homecoming Day

on July 18, 2026 and your continued commitment to promote safe and responsible gun use while

fostering a community for hunting and shooting enthusiasts;

Representative Newberry

     Nataly Acevedo, Mendy Chen, Brooke Ciancaglini, Gianna Etheridge, Margaret Martin,

Haley Pistacchio, Jacob Salguero, Lillian Wallin, Isabella Wu, Gabriela Paulino-Cabrera; the

outstanding academic achievement of your graduation from North Providence High School and

the Accelerate and P-Tech dual enrollment programs at the Community College of Rhode Island;

Representatives Corvese, O'Brien and Hull

     Aaron E. Estrada Urizar, Jeremy O. Estrada, Audrey G. Flor, Isabella R. Fossberg, Jaelle

L. Gonzalez, Alejandra J. Jiron Cardenas, Jesus E. Juarez Linares, Therese Marien J. Mapacpac,

Learn Martinez, Angelyn H. Mathieu, Nahiomy A. Matias Jimenez, Victoria R. Morales Garcia,

Bryan O. Mota Ordonez, Aaliyah Natareno-Gamez, O'Brien, Gabriella N. Payano, Derickson

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Victoria I. Poirier, Alessa M. Santamaria Ortiz, Aaliyah A. Santisteban, Drayton-Dennis J. Sena,

Dashanty D. Agramonte, Jhanaia Aquino Baez, Yuliana S. Avila, Lucas G. Barratt, Olivia L.

Belbin, German G. Carranza Velasquez, Sydney E. Chavez Perez, Camilla D. Flores, Eric J.

Gardner, Yassin K. Hassanen, Madison B. Medina Murillo, Mayco A. Mota Pol, Brittany A.

Quinonez Ramirez, Ariyana S. Rosario, Antonio N. Suchite Samayoa, Faith J. Toayen, Angelys

Ventura Matos, Amahri Walker, Isabella S. Yuricevic, Allen T. Adevoso, Iker D. Blanco Castro,

Estefany R. Cruz Castro, Vanessa R. Cruz, Michael J. Delgadillo Rivera, Jayceon L. Ferrell,

Bethany M. Garabito Aponte, Gaisha J. Leblanc, Christopher M Lewis, Jr., Marlys D. Morales

Urizar, Saimel A. Pimentel Villalona, Dulce I. Pol, Rubi Y. Ramos Estrada, Bilma Ramos Saban

Stefen J. Song, Travis S. Um, Elirianny Vargas Suarez, Rosanny Almonte Castillo, Valentina J.

Blanco, Sophia F. Castillo, Yuseli Abigail N. Cifuentes Martinez, Naimel C. De La Rosa Castillo,

Beheshta Fahim, Jessica T. Hang, Genesis M. Hernandez Mateo, Johasfey D. Ortega Vargas,

Brianna Ortiz De Leon, Danna Recio Genao, Nasir C. Samuels, Dylan J. Santos Perez, Sarita

Silva Fuentes; the outstanding academic achievement of your promotion from the 5th Grade at

Gladstone Street Elementary School on June 12, 2026, Class of 2026;

Representative Lima

     Wesley Cole, Meadow Monteiro, Andrew Pepler, Madeline Lee, Julia Melo, Molly Oser,

Adrianna Peralta, Kaitlyn Swinehart, Malcolm Cellemme, Avery Correia, Charlotte Gilfillen,

Sasha Joy, Cruz Renchan, Tiverton Middle School Mock Trial Team; the outstanding

achievement and distinguished honor of winning the Rhode Island Legal Education Foundation

Middle School Mock Trial Tournament 2025-2026;

Representative Edwards

     Samantha Brailsford, Girl Scouts of Southern Rhode Island; the outstanding achievement

and distinguished honor of receiving the “Girl Scouts Silver Award” and recognizing your efforts

to implement a Take Action Project that will create lasting and sustainable change;

Representative Marszalkowski

     Grace Poethke, Ashley Schopac, Emma Trainor, Girl Scouts Southern New England; the

outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of receiving the “Girl Scouts Silver Award”

and recognizing your efforts to implement a Take Action Project that will create lasting and

sustainable change;

Representative Nardone

     Dr. Gordon Wood; being honored at Rhode Island Historical Society’s celebration of our

nation’s 250th Anniversary and your role as one of the most important voices in recounting the

history of the Revolution and as a leader in history and teacher education;

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Speaker Blazejewski

     Celeste Dyer, Director, Cumberland Public Library; your retirement after more than 32

years of dedicated and faithful services, providing equitable access to knowledge and resources

for the people of the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island;

Representative Voas

     Benjamin Hernandez, Celibeth I. Mercedes, Raquel M. Ortiz Soberanis, Joseline

Soberanis, Rihanna Ruiz Perez, Nalea M. Smith; the outstanding academic achievement of your

graduation from E3 Academy and the Accelerate and P-TECH dual enrollment programs at the

Community College of Rhode Island;

Representative Biah

     Ranier Martinez, Alexis Hall, Alexander Razo, Laura Orozco, Jared Winslow, Ariel

Alana Burns, Leslie Estevez, Nicole Harper, Christian Olasanoye; the outstanding achievements

of your graduation from the “Legacy Collective RI” and your commitment to inspire positive

change and become a growing part of better representing all Rhode Island voices;

Representative Morales

     BCI Detective Donna Newton, Providence Police Department; your retirement after

many years of faithful service and commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of

the City of Providence as a member of the Providence Police Department “Integrity, Honesty and

Professionalism”;

Representative Hull

     Ptlm. Joseph Madeira, Providence Police Department; your retirement after many years

of faithful service and commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of the City of

Providence as a member of the Providence Police Department “Integrity, Honesty and

Professionalism”;

Representative Hull

     Ptlm. Vincent Pazzetta, Providence Police Department; your retirement after many years

of faithful service and commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of the City of

Providence as a member of the Providence Police Department “Integrity, Honesty and

Professionalism”;

Representative Hull

     Troop 418, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout

Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Girls Assisting Shelter Pets” and creating

sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;

Speaker Blazejewski

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     Troop 563, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout

Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Composting with Barrington Farm School”

and creating sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;

Speaker Blazejewski

     Troop 53, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout

Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Comfort Care Bags” and creating

sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;

Speaker Blazejewski

     Troop 212, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout

Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Activity Blankets” and creating sustainable

change and lasting impact in your community;

Speaker Blazejewski

     Troop 965, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout

Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Renewing the Garden” and creating

sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;

Speaker Blazejewski

     Troop 5, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout

Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Shoe Cubby for Wellville” and creating

sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;

Speaker Blazejewski

     Troop 455, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout

Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Rainbow Memorial Bridge” for the

RISPCA and creating sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;

Speaker Blazejewski

     Troop 1034, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout

Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Bristol Animal Shelter Enrichment” and

Care and creating sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;

Speaker Blazejewski

     Troop 293, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout

Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Kids Care Kits” and creating sustainable

change and lasting impact in your community;

Speaker Blazejewski

     Troop 434, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout

Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Our Planet Has No Restart Button” and

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creating sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;

Speaker Blazejewski

     Troop 989, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout

Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Project Hope” and creating sustainable

change and lasting impact in your community;

Speaker Blazejewski

     Troop 1311, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout

Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Trash Bash!” and creating sustainable

change and lasting impact in your community;

Speaker Blazejewski

     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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