Introduced By: Representatives Caruolo, Long and Henseler
Date Introduced : March 5, 1998
Referred To: Read and Passed
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House that certain persons and organizations are deserving of commendation, and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Michael Ferrance; winning the National Science and Mathematics
Presidential Excellence Award;
Representative Benson
Bob Sailaber; his retirement after many years of outstanding
and dedication with compassion and pleasantry to the Students
and Faculty of the Wickford Middle School;
Representative Benson
The Students and Members of the Breaking Down Barrier Club; their
outstanding commitment to promoting goodwill, individuality and
understanding toward others and combating Hostility, Prejudice
and Racism;
Representative Benson
The following individuals of the Cumberland High School Girl's
Basketball Freshman Team for their undefeated record and winning
the State Championship: Pam Booth; Liz Rivard; Erin Easterbrook;
Allison Imondi; Sarah Janosh Malloy; Meghan Janosh Malloy; Kate
Janosh Malloy; Katie Marsland; Jess Moran; Danielli Thibadeau;
Coach Paul Sawyer; Athletic Director Bruce Vilenue; and Principal
Rose Marie Cipriano;
Representatives Reilly, Iwuc, Menard and Farrell
Nicolas P. Restsinas; becoming Director of the Harvard Pilgrim
University Joint Center for Housing Studies;
Speaker Harwood
Steve Smith and the Nakeds; celebrating their 25th Anniversary
of good music and good times;
Representative Winfield
LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr. MD. F.A.C.S.; his many years of dedicated,
devoted and distinguished service to the African American Community;
Representative Castro
LTC Charles J. Stallings; his outstanding service as Counter
Drug Coordinator for the Rhode Island National Guard;
Representative
Kilmartin
Sarah Taylor; being selected to represent the United States and
Rhode Island as a People to People Student Ambassador;
Representative
Henseler
Mayor and Residents of the Town of Tiverton, England; being the
namesake of the Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island;
Representative
Amaral
Mrs. Elaine "Cha Cha" Lauro; the joyous celebration
of her 50th Birthday on February 27, 1998;
Representative
Lima
The following individuals and companies for their dedicated and
devoted support for and promotion of the 1998 Jason Project Expedition
IX -- "Oceans of Earth and Beyond" at the University
of Rhode Island: Dr. Robert D. Ballard; The Jason Foundation For
Education; EDS; Textron, Inc.; Cox Communications; The Providence
Journal Company; and Taco, Inc.;
Representative Naughton
Joseph M. Beaulieu; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on March
8, 1998, Boy Scouts of America;
Representative George
Robert Spencer Tucker; Former House Finance Committee Chairman;
March 18, 1998 being declared as Robert Spencer Tucker Day by
the House Finance Committee due to the fact that he is spending
the winter in Boca Raton while his former committee slaves with
the FY 1998 and FY 1999 budgets;
Representative Pires
The Honorable Catherine Graziano; being appointed the Providence
Municipal Court Judge;
Representative Giannini
Eva DesGranges; the joyous celebration of her 100th Birthday;
Representative Rose
Dora Volpigno; the joyous celebration of her 80th Birthday on
March 4, 1998;
Representative Smith
Nicholas Carlucci; placing 1st in the Pack 1 Diamond Hill Pine
Wood Derby on February 29, 1998;
Representative Iwuc
Marc A. Piquette; placing 2nd in the Pack 1 Diamond Hill Pine
Wood Derby on February 28, 1998;
Representative Iwuc
Bryan Salisbury; placing 3rd in the Pack 1 Diamond Hill Pine
Wood Derby on February 28, 1998;
Representative Iwuc
Steven P. Follett; Troop 15 Charlestown; the outstanding achievement
of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on March 28, 1998;
Representative
Garvey
Deputy Chief Kenneth Cooper, #2; his retirement after many years
of outstanding and dedicated service to the Cumberland Police
Department;
Representative Iwuc
Captain Kevin Kane, #4; his retirement after 29 years of outstanding
and dedicated service to the Cumberland Police Department;
Representative
Iwuc
Chief Leonard Ditano, #1; his retirement after 26 years of outstanding
and dedicated service to the Cumberland Police Department;
Representative
Iwuc
Commander Richard Rudinsky, #3; his retirement after 24 years
of outstanding and dedicated service to the Cumberland Police
Department;
Representative Iwuc
Detective Dennis Dailey, #8; his retirement after 21 years of
outstanding and dedicated service to the Cumberland Police Department;
Representative Iwuc
Captain Douglas Laird, #5; his retirement after 23 years of outstanding
and dedicated service to the Cumberland Police Department;
Representative
Iwuc
Patrolman Ronald Desautel, #11; his retirement after 18 years
of outstanding and dedicated service to the Cumberland Police
Department;
Representative Iwuc
Commander John Moran, #12; his retirement after 23 years of outstanding
and dedicated service to the Cumberland Police Department;
Representative
Iwuc
Corporal Ronald Champagne, #13; his retirement after 22 years
of outstanding and dedicated service to the Cumberland Police
Department;
Representative Iwuc
Lieutenant John Bruno, #14; his retirement after 21 years of
outstanding and dedicated service to the Cumberland Police Department;
Representative Iwuc
Sergeant James Walsh, #16; his retirement after 21 years of outstanding
and dedicated service to the Cumberland Police Department;
Representative
Iwuc
Sergeant John Scott, #19; his retirement after 21 years of outstanding
and dedicated service to the Cumberland Police Department;
Representative
Iwuc
Patrolman Thomas Mefford, #22; his retirement after 18 years
of outstanding and dedicated service to the Cumberland Police
Department;
Representative Iwuc
Captain Robert Sullivan, #6; his retirement after 20 years of
outstanding and dedicated service to the Cumberland Police Department;
Representative Iwuc
Corporal James Grimes, #40 -- Posthumously; his retirement after
6 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Cumberland
Police Department;
Representative Iwuc
Corporal Kenneth Slater, #17 -- Posthumously; his retirement
after 18 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Cumberland
Police Department;
Representative Iwuc
Richard King; being elected to the Knightsville Manor Association
Executive Board as President;
Representative Lanzi
Theresa Clegg; being elected to the Knightsville Manor Association
Executive Board as Vice President;
Representative Lanzi
Maureen Geoghegan; being elected to the Knightsville Manor Association
Executive Board as Secretary;
Representative Lanzi
Virginia Northup; being elected to the Knightsville Manor Association
Executive Board as Treasurer;
Representative Lanzi
Patricia Beagan; being elected to the Knightsville Manor Association
Executive Board as Board Member;
Representative Lanzi
Maryanne King; being elected to the Knightsville Manor Association
Executive Board as Board Member;
Representative Lanzi
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar J. Proulx; the joyous occasion of their 50th
Wedding Anniversary on April 4, 1998;
Representative Iannitelli
The following individuals of the U.R.I. Basketball Team for a
great season and extending best wishes for success in the Atlantic
10 and NCAA Tournaments: David Arigbabu; John Bennett; Luther
Clay; Maureico Gay; Tory Jefferson; Joshua King; Cuttino Mobley;
Preston Murphy; Antonio Reynolds-Dean; Andrew Wafula; Tyson Wheeler;
Jim Harrick, Coach; Larry Farmer, Assistant Coach; Jerry DeGregorio,
Assistant Coach; and Tommy Penders, Assistant Coach;
Representatives
Carter and Kelso
Major Louis F. Ward; his retirement after 35 years of outstanding,
devoted and dedicated service to our Country;
Representatives
Benson and Carter
Meredith Vieira; receiving the Portuguese American Women's Association's
"Woman of the Year Award";
Representative Rose
Oliver G. Dinsmore, MSgt; being named Senior NCO of the Year
on March 7, 1998;
Representative S. Anderson
Gretchen J. Dauplaise, TSgt; being named NCO of the Year on March
7, 1998;
Representative S. Anderson
William G. Almond, Jr., SRA; being named Airman of the Year on
March 7, 1998;
Representative S. Anderson
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 is hereby respectfully requested to transmit a properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.
