WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House of Representatives that certain persons and organizations are deserving of commendation; and

WHEREAS, Candy From Heaven; the memory of Lori Hindy and the Grand Opening of Candy From Heaven;
Representative Watson

Chief Richard Tamburini; receiving the 1997 Person of the Year Award from the Paiva Lodge #364, O.F.I.A.;
Representatives Montanaro, Smith, Giannini, Voccola, Russo, and Cambio

Richard Tamburini; being honored by Sons of Italy Paiva Lodge #364 on March 19, 1997, Saint Joseph's Day;
Representatives Giannini, Voccola, Russo, and Cambio

Alfred Cerrone, III; receiving the Citizen of the Year Award from the Cumberland Business Association;
Speaker Harwood

Matthew Diamond; his visit to the Rhode Island State House on March 20, 1997;
Representative Reilly

Officer Richard Brown and the 1996-1997 Metcalfe Middle School Students; their graduation from the D.A.R.E. Program;
Representative George

Concetta (Connie) Conca; the joyous celebration of her 80th Birthday on March 20, 1997;
Representative DeSimone

Commissioner Fitzgerald Himmelsbach; being appointed Commissioner;
Representative Pisaturo

Domenic and Nellie Bianco; the joyous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on April 12, 1997;
Representative Montalbano

#86 Dan Doherty, Tiverton High School Varsity Team; winning the Division IV State Football Championship;
Representative Amaral

Stephen Craig Anderson, Latter Day Saints Missionary; your honorable two years of service (1995-1997) for the Hong Kong Mission and sharing your experience with the citizens of Rhode Island;
Representative Kelley

Lisa Gould; her wonderful intellectual contribution to the tenth annual meeting of the Rhode Island Wild Plant Society;
Representative Kelley

Charles S. and Georgette Bolant Jestings; the joyous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on March 1, 1997;
Representative Callahan

Cecile A. Southard; the joyous occasion of her 100th Birthday on April 25, 1997;
Representative Callahan

Volney and Anna Clarke; the joyous occasion of their 58th Wedding Anniversary on March 9, 1997;
Representative Callahan

Ruth Iacobo; the joyous occasion of her 60th Birthday on April 1, 1997;
Representative Lima

Lieutenant Raymond Papineau; his retirement from the Central Falls Fire Department after 25 years of outstanding and dedicated service;
Representatives Faria and Farrell

Lieutenant James H. Randall; his retirement from the Central Falls Fire Department after 20 years of outstanding and dedicated service;
Representatives Faria and Farrell

Andrea DiSpigno, Johnston High School 1997 Academic Decathlon Team; taking 5th Place in the 1997 Rhode Island Academic Decathlon;
Representatives Cambio, Russo, and Voccola

Matthew Sousa, Johnston High School 1997 Academic Decathlon Team; taking 5th Place in the 1997 Rhode Island Academic Decathlon;
Representatives Cambio, Russo, and Voccola

Anthony DiPietro, Johnston High School 1997 Academic Decathlon Team; taking 5th Place in the 1997 Rhode Island Academic Decathlon;
Representatives Cambio, Russo, and Voccola

William Rotondo, Johnston High School 1997 Academic Decathlon Team; taking 5th Place in the 1997 Rhode Island Academic Decathlon;
Representatives Cambio, Russo, and Voccola

Kelly Eramian, Johnston High School 1997 Academic Decathlon Team; taking 5th Place in the 1997 Rhode Island Academic Decathlon and winning a Bronze Medal in Social Science;
Representatives Cambio, Russo, and Voccola

Brian Westell, Johnston High School 1997 Academic Decathlon Team; taking 5th Place in the 1997 Rhode Island Academic Decathlon and winning a Bronze Medal in Fine Arts, a Silver Medal in Economics and a Gold Medal in Language Literature;
Representatives Cambio, Russo, and Voccola

Jason Pelopida, Johnston High School 1997 Academic Decathlon Team; taking 5th Place in the 1997 Rhode Island Academic Decathlon and winning a Silver Medal in Social Science
Representatives Cambio, Russo, and Voccola

Phinnara Has, Johnston High School 1997 Academic Decathlon Team; taking 5th Place in the 1997 Rhode Island Academic Decathlon and winning a Bronze Medal in Social Science and a Gold Medal in Fine Arts;
Representatives Cambio, Russo, and Voccola

Elizabeth Hubbard, Johnston High School 1997 Academic Decathlon Team; taking 5th Place in the 1997 Rhode Island Academic Decathlon and winning a Bronze Medal in Fine Arts
Representatives Cambio, Russo, and Voccola

Stephen DeMeo, Johnston High School 1997 Academic Decathlon Team; taking 5th Place in the 1997 Rhode Island Academic Decathlon and winning a Silver Medal in Language Literature and a Silver Medal in Social Science;
Representatives Cambio, Russo, and Voccola

Robert K. Briar, Johnston High School 1997 Academic Decathlon Team; taking 5th Place in the 1997 Rhode Island Academic Decathlon and winning a Gold Medal in Fine Arts;
Representatives Cambio, Russo, and Voccola

Lt. John DiMaio; his promotion to the rank of Captain in the Johnston Police Department;
Representative Voccola

Sgt. Gary W. Maddocks, Jr.; his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant in the Johnston Police Department;
Representative Voccola

Sgt. Jack K. Safford; his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant in the Johnston Police Department;
Representative Voccola

Officer Gary V. Petrarca; his promotion to the rank of Sergeant in the Johnston Police Department;
Representative Voccola

Acting Sgt. Jeffrey S. Floyd; his promotion to the rank of Sergeant in the Johnston Police Department;
Representative Voccola

Officer David M. DeCesare; his promotion to the rank of Sergeant in the Johnston Police Department;
Representative Voccola

Lt. Ralph Bubar; his promotion to the rank of Captain in the Johnston Police Department;
Representative Voccola

Donna Viveiros, Teacher -- Barrington Middle School; making the "Blast from the Past" presentation possible. Under your tutelage the children of Barrington and Tiverton Public Schools have enlightened so many people;
Representative Kelley

Jerilyn Small and Andrew W. Dunphey; the joyous occasion of the birth of their daughter Katharine Darcy Dunphey on March 10, 1997;
Representative Kelley

Betty Baker, National President; the 75th Anniversary of the Encampment Auxillary to the SUVCW;
Representative Bierman

Alan R. Loomis, Commander-in-Chief; the 109th Annual Appomattox Day of the Rhode Island Department of SUVCW Encampment;
Representative Bierman

Matt Winsor, Johnston High School Boys Wrestling Team; winning the 1997 Class B Sectional Championship and also winning the J.V. State Championship at 119 lbs.
Representatives Voccola, Russo, and Cambio

Head Coach Mark Zarrella, Johnston High School Boys Wrestling Team; winning the 1997 Class B Sectional Championship;
Representatives Voccola, Russo, and Cambio

Assistant Coach Jay St. Angelo, Johnston High School Boys Wrestling Team; winning the 1997 Class B Sectional Championship;
Representatives Voccola, Russo, and Cambio

Assistant Coach Steven C. Clapprood, Johnston High School Boys Wrestling Team; winning the 1997 Class B Sectional Championship;
Representatives Voccola, Russo, and Cambio

Mr. and Mrs. John King; the joyous occasion of the birth of their daughter on January 10, 1997;
Speaker Harwood

Ladies Auxillary of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War; the joyous celebration of their 75th Anniversary;
Representative Simonian

Norman J. Marinda; the joyous occasion of his 60th Birthday on April 11, 1997;
Representatives Coelho and Rose

Michael Iacone -- Forward, Johnston High School Hockey Team; being named to First Team All Division -- Class "C" Hockey;
Representatives Voccola, Russo, and Cambio

Christopher Celani -- Forward, Johnston High School Hockey Team; being named to Second Team All Division -- Class "C" Hockey;
Representatives Voccola, Russo, and Cambio

Robert Fagan -- Defense, Johnston High School Hockey Team; being named to Third Team All Division -- Class "C" Hockey;
Representatives Voccola, Russo, and Cambio

Matthew Iacone -- Defense, Johnston High School Hockey Team; being named to Third Team All Division -- Class "C" Hockey;
Representatives Voccola, Russo, and Cambio

Paul Nadeau -- Goalie, Johnston High School Hockey Team; being named to Third Team All Division -- Class "C" Hockey;
Representatives Voccola, Russo, and Cambio

Priscilla Pierst, Anita Corrigan, Laura B. Lopes; their retirement from the East Providence School System after many years of outstanding and dedicated service;
Representative Fox

now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State is hereby respectfully requested to transmit a properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.