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

WHEREAS,

Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Teixeira; the joyous occasion of the birth of their son, on March 1, 1997;
Speaker Harwood

Mr. and Mrs. Luis Vasquez, the joyous occasion of the birth of their daughter, on March 15, 1997;
Speaker Harwood

The following students: Dawn Pappas, Mayor; Robert Arrighie, Town Council, District 1; Mona Centofanti, Town Council, District 1; Vincent Guglietta, Town Council, District 3; Jill Usenia, Town Council, District 3; Kerri Mennella, School Committee, District 1; Joseph McDonald, School Committee, District 1; Richard VanNieuwenhuize, Clerk of Board of Canvassers; Melissa Barroso, School Committee, District 3; Marc Hyland, School Committee, District 3; Jeffrey Wolstencroft, Superintendent of Schools; Justine Alves, State Senator; John Ginolfi, State Representative, District 71; Paula Markarian, Tax Assessor; Patricia Melfi, Finance Director; Nicholas DeCristofaro, Building Inspector; Alfonso Cambio, Human Resources Technician; Katherine Westcott, Town Librarian; Janice DiNobile, Fire Chief; Kelly Conroy, Town Council, District 2; Jennifer DiGiogio, Town Council, District 2; Stacey Caputi, Town Council, At Large; Matthew Martel, School Committee, District 2; Jennifer Gosselin, School Committee, District 2; Abha Shah, Town Clerk; Audra Santos, School Committee, At Large; Giustino Cambio, High School Principal; Benjamin Degnan, State Representative, District 70; Denise Blankenship, Town Planner; Matthew Gomez, Public Works Director; Louis Cotoia, Director of Parks; Kristin Overgaard, Purchasing Agent; Nicole Theroux, Director of Senior Citizen Center; Jennifer Caputi, Police Chief and Kelly Martin, Tax Collector; being elected to the North Providence High School Student Government;
Representative Anzeveno

Arbutus Garden Club; the joyous occasion of its 50th Anniversary;
Representative Kelley

Diane Partington; the joyous occasion of her graduation from Bryant Collge;
Representative Montalbano

Christina A. Furtado; receiving the Franco-American Heritage Award for her achievement in, dedication to, and love for French culture throughout high school;
Representative Farrell

The following students of Woonsocket High School: Rebecca Nadeau, Ben Cudjo, Tracy Silva, Adam Lamoureux, Sonya Wilson, Michael Gagne, Jenna Bessette, Aentacin Inthirathvongsy; being named Student of the Third Quarter;
Representative Picard

Denis Nicholas; in grateful appreciation of your leadership in developing stewardship of Rhode Island's Natural Resources;
Representatives Naughton, Kennedy and Henseler

Eleanor Weston; her outstanding and dedicated service to the Harriet Tubman Temple #88;
Representative Shavers

The following individuals: Jared Urban, Gregory Cirillo, Jeffrey Dallaire, Jenna Bouchard, Amanda Beaulieu, Chris Romano, Matt Rego, Gina Calenda, Audrey Pattie, Dylan Going; being 1 of 10 Finalists from 110 participants in the Essay Awards for the DARE Program;
Representative Malik

Margaret Barry Robert; the joyous celebration of her 85th Birthday on May 18, 1997;
Representative Faria

Charlotte Richardson; receiving the Award of Public Service from the Newport County Pomona Grange #4 for her exemplary efforts on behalf of the community;
Representative George Levesque

Pauline Lisi, Teacher -- Metcalf Elementary School; being awarded the Presidential Award in Math and Science by the Rhode Island Department of Education;
Representatives Scott, George and Carter

Angelo Vesella; being sworn in as a Citizen of the United States of America on Monday, May 5, 1997;
Representative Henseler

Mickey Ricci; the joyous celebration of her 80th Birthday on May 5, 1997;
Representative Palangio

Rick and Joanne Pitino; your return to your New England home;
Representative Kelso

Dr. Karen J. Kostyla; receiving your Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tufts University;
Representative Fleury

Albert J. Tardie and Lillian R. Tardie; the joyous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 21, 1997;
Representative Munschy

Kenneth E. Hoffman, Jr., Boy Scouts of America -- Troop 82 -- Portsmouth; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 8, 1997;
Representative Charles Levesque

Samuel W. Magrath, IV; Boy Scouts of America -- Troop 82 -- Portsmouth; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 8, 1997;
Representative Charles Levesque

Jonathan W. Lyttle, Boy Scouts of America -- Troop 2 -- Natick; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 1, 1997;
Representative Charles Levesque

Michael S. Parenteau, Boy Scouts of America -- Troop 17 -- Crompton; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 8, 1997;
Representative Fleury

William R. Harvey; being selected as Middletown Rotary Club's 1996 Businessperson of the Year and being recognized for your years of community involvement and public service;
Representatives Callahan and Long

Ira Nasberg, Nasberg Video; your contribution to the Rhode Island Women in the Military celebration held on May 3, 1997 at the State House by donating your time to film the day's events;
Representative Salisbury

Rod Raso; being installed as Commander of the Washington County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 916;
Representative Kelley

Arthur Colston; being installed as Senior Vice Commander of the Washington County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 916;
Representative Kelley

Thomas Manganaro; being installed as Junior Vice Commander of the Washington County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 916;
Representative Kelley

Carl Tetzner; being installed as Quarter Master of the Washington County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 916;
Representative Kelley

Charles Weitzel; being installed as Adjutant of the Washington County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 916;
Representative Kelley

John Brearley, being installed as Judge Advocate of the Washington County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 916;
Representative Kelley

Ralph Bowley, being installed as Chaplain of the Washington County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 916;
Representative Kelley

Earl Northrop, being installed as Officer of the Day of the Washington County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 916;
Representative Kelley

Washington County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 916; celebrating the 76th installation of officers ceremony;
Representative Kelley

The following individuals and corporations: Channel 36; Beverly Cianfarani; Carol Snyder; Kathleen Hartman; Msgt. Richard Blade; Pepsi; Providence Pawn; For Sentimental Reasons; Ocean State Job Lot Stores; Wilson's of Wickford; Weathervane of Narragansett; Gwen Stern; Tracey Croce; Evelyn M. Cherpak, Ph.D., Head; Artillery Company of Newport; Doug Stamford; your contribution to the Rhode Island Women in the Military celebration held on May 3, 1997 at the State House;
Representative Salisbury

Reverend Monsignor Robert C. Newbold; being named "Prelate of Honor of His Holiness" by Pope John Paul II;
Representative Naughton

Teachers of Whiteknact School, East Providence; Teacher Appreciation Week;
Representative Lopes

Doris Degrave; her outstanding dedication and contributions to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary;
Representative Iwuc

Walter F. McLaughlin, President and Chief Executive Officer, McLaughlin Automotive Stores, Providence; being named Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration and in appreciation for his many successes as a businessman in Warwick;
Representative Naughton

Keith Stokes, Executive Director, Newport Chamber of Commerce; your interest and assistance with aquaculture business and being named Minority Small Business Advocate of the Year by the United States Small Business Administration;
Representative Naughton

John Hazen White, Sr., President and CEO Taco, Inc., Cranston; your interest and assistance with aquaculture business and being named Minority Small Business Advocate of the Year by the United States Small Business Administration;
Representative Naughton

Rob Atkinson, Executive Director, Economic Policy Council; your interest and assistance with aquaculture business and being named Minority Small Business Advocate of the Year by the United States Small Business Administration;
Representative Naughton

Julia Monteiro; being "Mother of the Year" this year and every year;
Representative Lopes

The Teaching Staff at the Orlo Street School; Teacher Appreciation Week;
Representative Lopes

The Teaching Staff at the Grove Street School; Teacher Appreciation Week;
Representative Lopes

David Abel, Aeroquip Corporation; selecting Warwick, Rhode Island as the site of the first Aeroquip Express Store in New England;
Representative Slater

The Staff at the Beehive Childhood Center; Teacher Appreciation Week;
Representative Lopes

Joseph T. Corrente, Sergeant First-Class; receiving the Russian Commemorative Medal "The 50th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great War" WWII for your courage and personal contribution to the Allied support of Russia during the fight for freedom against Nazi Germany;
Representative Bierman

Dave Abel, Group Vice President, Aeroquip Corporation; selecting Warwick, Rhode Island as the site of the first Aeroquip Express Store in New England;
Representative Slater

The following individuals: Jeff Finch, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Aeroquip Corporation; Paul David, Director of Distribution; Ed Ruttan, Market Manager -- Distribution Markets; Brian Wheeless, Business Development Manager; your contribution in selecting Warwick, Rhode Island as the site of the first Aeroquip Express Store in New England;
Representative Slater

Luke Doyle, Boy Scouts of America -- Troop 53, Providence; his long, dedicated loyalty to the principles of scouting, service to the community and his devotion of leadership abilities;
Representative Williams

Msgr. Robert C. Newbold; being named "Prelate of Honor of his Holiness" by Bishop Louis E. Gelineau;
Representative Amaral

The following individuals: Joe Marotta, Regional Manager, Northeast Aeroquip Corporation; Vic Skomedal, Director of Marketing Communications, Aeroquip Corporation; Joe Mulcahy, President, Genalco, Inc.; Bob Bartley, Vice President, Genalco, Inc.; Joe Ciriello, Operations Manager, Genalco, Inc. your contribution in selecting Warwick, Rhode Island as the site of the first Aeroquip Express Store in New England;
Representative Slater

Mr. and Mrs. Maximino Ramos, Jr.; the joyous occasion of the birth of their twins on March 4, 1997;
Speaker Harwood

The following individuals: Lt. Col. Karen Zahm, Retired Army Nurse Corp; Major Patricia Ryan; Helen Rench-Retired T/Sgt.; Colonel Susan J. Augustus; Alma Duffy; Amy Vigars; Rick Ferolito; Paulette Patrarca; Kristen Sullivan; Leila Mahoney; your contribution to the Rhode Island Women in the Military celebration held on May 3, 1997 at the State House;
Representative Salisbury

The following members of the 1997 East Providence High School Academic Decathlon Team: Roshani Q. Ariyam, Brian Perry, Dorothy Branco, Michael F. Taveira, Nicholas C. Langlois, Jonathan R. Wood, Matthew C. Laderer, Jessica Lemos, Michael Robinson; your participation in the State competition -- you are a credit to yourself, your family and East Providence High;
Representative Dennigan

Catherine B. Nelson, Head Coach of the 1997 East Providence High School Academic Decathlon Team; your enthusiasm and hard work in enhancing the knowledge of your students;
Representative Dennigan

John Held, Coach of the 1997 East Providence High School Academic Decathlon Team; your dedication, knowledge and assistance in preparing students for the State competition;
Representative Dennigan

James McMahon, Coach of the 1997 East Providence High School Academic Decathlon Team; your dedication, knowledge and assistance in preparing students for the State competition;
Representative Dennigan

Richard Silva, Coach of the 1997 East Providence High School Academic Decathlon Team; your dedication, knowledge and assistance in preparing students for the State competition;
Representative Dennigan

Peter Allen; your assistance, support and financial underwriting of the East Providence Senior High School Academic Decathlon Team of 1997;
Representative Dennigan

Brian Perry, Co-Captain of the 1997 East Providence High School Speech and Debate Team; your success as a member of one of the top Duo teams and for your skill as a Parliamentary debater;
Representative Dennigan

Michael Duarte, Co-Captain of the 1997 East Providence High School Speech and Debate Team; your success as a member of one of the top Duo teams and for your skills as a Parliamentary debater;
Representative Dennigan

Nick Oliver, Member of the 1997 East Providence High School Speech and Debate Team; your success in qualifying for the National Tournament in Student Congress for the past three years;
Representative Dennigan

Nicole Davis, Member of the 1997 East Providence High School Speech and Debate Team; your effective and successful performances in DUO Interpretation and in Debate;
Representative Dennigan

Christina Flecha, Member of the 1997 East Providence High School Speech and Debate Team; your effective and successful performances in DUO Interpretation and in debates;
Representative Dennigan

Sherri Ross, Member of the 1997 East Providence High School Speech and Debate Team; placing First Place at Districts and for your strong performances in Speech, Multiple Reading and in Dramatic Interpretation;
Representative Dennigan

Stephanie Santos, Member of the 1997 East Providence High School Speech and Debate Team; your success in Interpretation of Prose & Poetry and fine performance in debate and speech;
Representative Dennigan

Amy Costa, Co-Captain of the 1997 East Providence High School Speech and Debate Team; your success at DUO Interpretation, Multiple Reading and Parliamentary Debate;
Representative Dennigan

Jason Furtado, Respected Member of the 1997 East Providence High School Speech and Debate Team; your success in debate competitions, speech tournaments and Novice Extemporaneous Speaking;
Representative Dennigan

Keriann Cordeiro, Member of the 1997 East Providence High School Speech and Debate Team; your fine performances in Humorous Interpretation and Dramatic Performance;
Representative Dennigan

Erica Fontes, Member of the 1997 East Providence High School Speech and Debate Team; your success as a top debater and in Play Reading;
Representative Dennigan

Amanda Hendricks, Member of the 1997 East Providence High School Speech and Debate Team; your success in DUO Interpretation and placing second place in Districts;
Representative Dennigan

Matthew Laderer, Member of the 1997 East Providence High School Speech and Debate Team; your success in DUO Interpretation and placing second place in Districts;
Representative Dennigan

Tara Perry, Member of the 1997 East Providence High School Speech and Debate Team; your talent in Interpretation of Prose and Poetry;
Representative Dennigan

John W. Held, East Providence High School English Teacher; your patience, humor, dedication and skills as Coach of the Speech/Debate Team;
Representative Dennigan

Doris Degrave; her many years of distinguished service as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars;
Representative Iwuc

The following individuals: First Lieutenant Gloria Haggarty; First Lieutenant Gail Lee; Sergeant Susana Borges; Jennifer Ryan; Matthew Ryan; Ms. Phyllis Montgomery; Master Sergeant Alice Cote; Celina Auclair; Master Sergeant Elaine Michaud; Robert Michaud; Master Sergeant Denise Spink; Chief Master Sergeant Lorraine Casucci; Michael Casucci; Carla Casucci; Chief Master Sergeant Dennis Tremblay; Cheryl Tremblay; Nicholas Tremblay; John Matson; your contribution to the Rhode Island Women in the Military celebration held on May 3, 1997 at the State House;
Representative Salisbury

Antonio Palumbo; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on May 15, 1997;
Representative Giannini

Kosta Daniel; the joyous occasion of his 30th Birthday on June 2, 1997;
Representative Lima

Honorable William Grande; the joyous celebration of his 90th Birthday on May 23, 1997;
Representative Giannini

Michael D. Blank, Boy Scouts of America -- Troop 7 -- Bristol; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on August 9, 1995
Representative Levesque

American Business Women's Association; their District IV Spring Conference May 16-18, 1997 in Providence, RI;
Representative Benoit

E.G. Robertson School (The Nausauket School); the occasion of its 50th Anniversary on May 28, 1997;
Representative Aiken-Salandria

John Lowell, Boy Scouts of America; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on May 15, 1997;
Representative Aiken-Salandria

P. William Mortimer, Jr. Boy Scouts of America; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on May 31, 1997;
Representative Aiken-Salandria

Camille Stuczuk; her outstanding and dedicated volunteer work for the City of Central Falls;
Representative Farrell

4th Degree Knights of Columbus Reverend Patrick Delaney Assembly; their outstanding and dedicated volunteer work for the City of Central Falls;
Representative Farrell

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