Introduced By: Representatives Caruolo, Long and Henseler
Date Introduced : May 7, 1998
Referred To: House 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,
Airman David C. Wood, Troop 12 Berkeley-Ashton; his outstanding
achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on May 30, 1998;
Representatives Reilly and Iwuc
Anastasios Thomaidis, Checkmate Pizza; the Grand Opening of his
Restaurant;
Speaker Harwood
The following individuals for their outstanding community service
as a Volunteer for the recently held Meningitis Clinic: Julie
Ritchotte; Karen Ritchotte; John Ritchotte; Elizabeth Van Amersfoot;
Lauren Norcross; Katie Larkin; Anne Brennan, RN; Carol Bevilacqua;
Michael Graichen; Maggie Sharkey; Linda Reynolds; Lisa Johnson;
Linda Bryan; Jantin Talbott; Brian Talbott; Ginny Silva; Danielle
Rotella; Christine McGrane, RN; Patricia Johnson; Steve McConn;
Ann Mary McConn; Erin Breene, RN; Linda Anderson; Debra Larkin,
RN; Kerry Beaudry; Beth Langlais; Pat Johnson; Dawn Capwell; Charlie
Kernan; Marie Kernan; Cindy Johnson, RN; Diane Drake; Elizabeth
Drake; Sarah Thomas Tracy; Judith Boudreau; Cheryl C. Laurence;
Kathleen Hauiley; and Sharon Pelser;
Representative George
Lee Stillerman, University of Rhode Island; on behalf of the
parents and staff of the Beehive Childhood Center for his outstanding
and dedicated service to the education and interaction with the
children;
Representative Lopes
Marcia Blair, Coordinator, "Working Together for Wellness";
her outstanding and dedicated service to the citizens of North
Kingstown;
Representative Benson
Maureen Whalen Spaight; being named 1998 Teacher of the Year;
Representative Crowley
The following individuals for being named a 1997 Milken Family
Foundation National Education Award Winner: Michael Barnes; Mary
Holland Canole; Robert Miller; and Mary Kay Schnare;
Representative
Crowley
Linda Bello; being a 1997 National Math and Science Presidential
Winner;
Representative Crowley
Michael Ferrance; being a 1997 National Math and Science Presidential
Winner;
Representative Crowley
Mrs. Mary Anderson; being named outstanding First Grade Teacher;
Representative Jacquard
Helen DePasquale; being named outstanding Kindergarten Teacher;
Representative Jacquard
Bert Bessette; his 30 years of outstanding citizenship;
Representative
Quick
Joseph Rouleau; his contributions to the safety of Rhode Island
children as displayed by testifying on behalf of bicycle safety
on April 30, 1998;
Representative Bierman
Gerry O'Neill; his many years of dedicated service and selfless
devotion to the Blackstone Valley Chapter Rhode Island ARC;
Representative Reilly
The following individuals of the "Left Field Team"
for winning the 1997-1998 Pawtucket Youth Hockey Mite/Squirt House
League Championship on April 8, 1998: Jessicia Sams, #1; Dave
Pollock, #4; Anthony Mardenly, #7; Dan Dorion, #10; Eric Mardenly,
#14; Charlie Westcott, #18; Steve Pedro, Coach, Bryan Fricot,
#2; Erik Marks, #5; Will Cotta, #8; Chris Quinn, #11; Scott Cute,
#15; Peter Joy, #99; Craig Sams, Coach; Ryan Honeycut, #3; Al
Vitali, #6; James P. DeCastro, Jr., #9; T.G. Jackvony, #12; Diana
DeQuattro, #16; and Peter Joy, Official Scorer;
Speaker Harwood
and Representative Ferguson
Steve Polucha, Cumberland Swim Team; being named to the All-Area
Boy's Swim Team;
Representative Reilly
Doug Albert, Lincoln High School Swim Team; being named the All-Area
Boy's Swim Team;
Representative Reilly
Kyle Black, Cumberland High School Swim Team; being named to
the All-Area Boy's Swim Team;
Representative Reilly
Nicolle Clemente, Cumberland High School Track Team; receiving
Honorable Mention in "The Call" 1997-1998 Girl's Indoor
Track All-Star Team;
Representative Reilly
Heather Farrell, Cumberland High School Track Team; receiving
Honorable Mention in "The Call" 1997-1998 Girl's Indoor
Track All-Star Team;
Representative Reilly
Greg O'Connor, Cumberland High School Basketball Team; receiving
Honorable Mention in "The Call" 1997-1998 All-Star Basketball
Team;
Representative Reilly
Charles H.B. Arning; receiving the highest honor for interpretation
in the National Park Service "The Freeman Tilden Award"
Representative Benoit
The Gaspee Days Committee; the 33rd Annual Celebration of the
burning of the HMS Gaspee on May 3, 1998;
Representative McNamara
James A. Silberman (aka the RE/MAX King of Rhode Island); the
joyous occasion of his 40th Birthday on April 23, 1998;
Representative
McNamara
The Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island; Israel's 50th Birthday
Bash on Sunday June 7, 1998;
Representative Cicilline
Dorothy and Joseph Errico; the joyous celebration of their 50th
Wedding Anniversary on May 10, 1998;
Representatives Henseler
and Lally
Joe DePerry, Cumberland High School Swim Team; being named to
the All-Area Boy's Swim Team;
Representative Reilly
The following individuals for being a 1997 National Math and
Science Presidential Winner: Diana Reeves; Barbara Zeroli; Janice
Andrews; Kathleen Coelho; Barbara Heavers; Pauline Lisi; Elaine
Mangiante; Claire Palmer; Russell Rapose; and Eric Simonian;
Representative Crowley
Elizabeth Hyman; being named a 1997 Christa McAuliffe Fellow;
Representative Crowley
Susan Toohey Kaye; being named a National Board Certified Teacher;
Representative Crowley
James Erinakes; being named a National Board Certified Teacher;
Representative Crowley
Barbara Farley, Honorary Alumni; her long time service to St.
Raphael's Academy as a wife and mother of a St. Raphael Graduate;
Representative M. Anderson
William and Maureen (Sposato) Chicoria; the joyous celebration
of their 25th Wedding Anniversary on March 30, 1998;
Representative
Kennedy
Jeanette (Bertrand) and Walter Spencer, Sr.; the joyous celebration
of their 50th Wedding Anniversary;
Representative Kennedy
John A. and Dorothy E. McCall; the joyous celebration of their
60th Wedding Anniversary on March 28, 1998;
Representative
Kennedy
Brian Steverman, Chariho Regional High School; your selection
by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coaches Association
to the 1997-1998 Division 1 -- South Third Team in Boys Basketball;
Representative Kennedy
Candice Britt, Chariho Regional High School; your selection by
the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coaches Association to
the 1997-1998 Division 1 -- South Third Team in Girls Basketball;
Representative Kennedy
Rebecca Newman, Chariho Regional High School; your selection
by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coaches Association
to the 1997-1998 Division 1 -- South Third Team in Girls Basketball;
Representative Kennedy Neil Devoe, Chariho Regional High
School; your selection by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League
Coaches Association to the 1997-1998 Class B -- Two First Team
in Boys Wrestling in the 152lbs. weight class;
Representative
Kennedy
Channen Perry, Chariho Regional High School; your selection by
the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coaches Association to
the 1997-1998 Class B -- Two First Team in Boys Wrestling in the
171lbs. weight class;
Representative Kennedy
Chris Beadrey, Chariho Regional High School; your selection by
the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coaches Association to
the 1997-1998 Class B -- Two Second Team in Boys Wrestling in
the 119lbs. weight class;
Representative Kennedy
Domenic Guglielmo, Chariho Regional High School; your selection
by the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coaches Association
to the 1997-1998 Class B -- Two Second Team in Boys Wrestling
in the 130lbs. weight class;
Representative Kennedy
Rick Comolli, Chariho Regional High School; your selection by
the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coaches Association to
the 1997-1998 Class B -- Two Second Team in Boys Wrestling in
the 145lbs. weight class;
Representative Kennedy
Eric Meehan, Chariho Regional High School; your selection by
the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coaches Association to
the 1997-1998 All -- Central Division First Team in Boys Indoor
Track;
Representative Kennedy
Adam Kenyon, Chariho Regional High School; your selection by
the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coaches Association to
the 1997-1998 All -- Central Division First Team in Boys Indoor
Track;
Representative Kennedy
Chris Hayes, Chariho Regional High School; your selection by
the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coaches Association to
the 1997-1998 All -- Central Division First Team in Boys Indoor
Track;
Representative Kennedy
Erin Barry; receiving the Isadora S. Low Memorial Youth Award
for outstanding Teenage Leadership;
Representative Cicilline
The following individuals being named Volunteer of the Year 1998
by the Jewish Community Center: Barbara Feibelman; Stephanie
Penzell; Kathy Sternfels; Alena Kacal; Alla Goman; Stacey and
Doug Emanuel; and Donna and Harley Frank;
Representative Cicilline
Gary S. Ezovski, President, Lincoln Environmental, Inc.; receiving
the Entrepreneur Success Award from the Rhode Island Small Business
Advisory Council;
Representatives Barr and Menard
Charles A. Donadio, Jr., President, Southland Riverboat; receiving
the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Rhode Island
Small Business Advisory Council;
Representatives Barr and Menard
Gerald Cohen, President, Die Tech Industries, LTD.; receiving
the Small Business Exporter of the Year Award from the Rhode Island
Small Business Advisory Council;
Representatives Barr and Menard
Debbie-Jo Horton, CPA, Proprietor, DJ Horton Associates; receiving
the Accountant Advocate of the Year Award from the Rhode Island
Small Business Advisory Council;
Representatives Barr and Menard
Michael T. Clarkin, Vice President, Corporate Banking Citizens
Bank; receiving the Financial Service Advocate of the Year Award
from the Rhode Island Small Business Advisory Council;
Representatives Barr and Menard
Alan S. Wardyga, CFP Publisher, Financial Education Systems;
receiving the Media Advocate of the Year Award from the Rhode
Island Small Business Advisory Council;
Representatives Barr and Menard
Susan Baxter, Director, Government Affairs BankBoston; receiving
the Minority Small Business Advocate of the Year Award from the
Rhode Island Small Business Advisory Council;
Representatives Barr and Menard
Dr. Lee H. Arnold, DPA Director, Rhode Island Department of Labor
and Training; receiving the Veteran Small Business Advocate of
the Year Award from the Rhode Island Small Business Advisory Council;
Representatives Barr and Menard
Patricia A. Tondreau, President, Creative Print Management; receiving
the Women in Business Advocate of the Year Award from the Rhode
Island Small Business Advisory Council;
Representatives Barr and Menard
Charles A. Newton, Administrator, MBE. Compliance Office; receiving
the District Director's Award from the Rhode Island Small Business
Advisory Council;
Representatives Barr and Menard
Dennis R. Iacobbo, President, Job Link Learning Center, Inc.;
receiving the Welfare To Work SBA Associates Award of the Year
Award from the Rhode Island Small Business Advisory Council;
Representatives Barr and Menard
Alfred T. Cabral, Vice President, Job Link Learning Center, Inc.;
receiving the Welfare To Work SBA Associates Award from the Rhode
Island Small Business Advisory Council;
Representatives Barr and Menard
Dr. William H. Knight, Dean of Professional Development, Roger
Williams University; receiving the Welfare To Work SBA Associates
Award from the Rhode Island Small Business Advisory Council;
Representatives Barr and Menard
Dale J. Venturini, President and CEO, Rhode Island Hospitality
and Tourism Association; receiving the Rhode Island SBA Advisory
Council Chair Award from the Rhode Island Small Business Advisory
Council;
Representatives Barr and Menard
Manny Perry; many years of outstanding service to the children of North Kingstown School; Representative Henseler
Joshua Holmes; attaining the Rhode Island Championship Elks Hoop
Shoot Contest;
Representative Henseler
Tyler Whitaker; volunteering your computer expertise to the North
Kingstown Town Committee; Representatives Henseler, Carter
and Benson Caroline Smith; the joyous celebration of her 99th
Birthday on May 15, 1998;
Representative Watson
Ruth Anderson; receiving the Gold Award from the Girl Scouts
of America for supervising a Daisy Troop the youngest members
of the Scouts;
Representative Kelley
Lisa Andreozzi and Michael Ferolito; the joyous celebration of
their marriage May 8, 1998;
Representative Kelley
The following individuals for graduating from the Cumberland
Police Department Citizen Police Academy: Linda Beale; Margaret
Boryczka; Norman Boyd; Bruce Boyer; Anthony Brahimshe; Cornelius
Crowley; Sharon Erskine; Donna Harris; Kevin R. Heal; Harriet
Langlois; William Luescher; James K. Martin; Theresa M. Martin;
Michael P. Monigan; Jeanne Moreira; Justine Parenteau; Heather
Phillips; Sandy Phillips; Peter A. Provencal; John J. Simskie;
Rene Trudel; John White; and Ernest Whitehead;
Representatives Reilly and Iwuc
Alexis Haakensen, Cumberland High School; being named the class
Valedictorian of 1998;
Representatives Reilly and
Iwuc
Christopher Balzejewski, Cumberland High School; being named
the class Salutatorian of 1998;
Representatives Reilly
and Iwuc
Robert Potter; his 41 years faithful service to the Telephone
Company;
Representative Henseler
AIDS Care Ocean State; celebrating the completion of Austin Place;
Representative Cicilline
The following individuals for their outstanding community service
as a Volunteer for the recently held Meningitis Clinic: Suzanna
Andrews; Paula Fish; Jeannett Denny; Robin Cerio; Camile Senscale;
Brenda S. Lencher; Susan Rotelli; Carolyn Traxler; Pat San Antonio;
Sheila Drew; and Phil Denny;
Representative George
David Desjardin; his retirement as Exalted Ruler for the Pawtucket
Elks Lodge #920;
Speaker Harwood
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.
