Introduced By: Representatives Long and Henseler
Date Introduced : May 14, 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,
Richard Mona, Rhode Island College; winning the 8th annual Mary
Ann Hawkes Award in Justice Studies;
Representative Reilly
Airman David C. Wood, Troop 12 Berkeley-Ashton; the outstanding
achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on May 30, 1998;
Representatives Reilly and Iwuc
Fred and Mary Corey; the joyous celebration of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary on May 15, 1998;
Representative Benoit
The following individuals for winning the D.A.R.E. program's
Essay Contest: Caroline Jackson; Chelsea Masset; Elizabeth Lombardo;
Shelby Nassar; and Shawn Cheever
Representative Malik
Cheryl L. Blazer; being named Volunteer of the Year for 1997
by the Jewish Community Center;
Representative Cicillini
Stacey and Doug Emanuel; being named Volunteers of the Year for
1998 by the Jewish Community Center;
Representative Cicillini
Clifford R. Bloomer; his public service to the citizens of Quinnville
and the Town of Lincoln;
Representative Barr
Janet I. Hirsch; being named 1998 Woman of the Year by the University
of Rhode Island Association;
Representative Benson
Dr. John Kerwin; his dedication and devotion to the people of
Medjugorje;
Representatives Malik and Palumbo
The following individuals for the successful completion of their
training at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility Training Academy,
Class 7; Simon P. Amaral; Michael DeLima; Lynn A. Fisher; Roxanne
Gauvin; Christopher M. Keating; Donald J. Mendes; Richard Pendola;
Michael A. Petit; Scott Santos; Sallie A. Brown; Michael J. Faria;
Sean D. Flynn; Alex Gonzalez; Frank W. Lombardo; Eric J. Nunez;
David W. Petrucci, Jr.; John M. Remka; and Darren J. Viccione;
Representative Faria
The following individuals for their outstanding contribution
for many decades with the Rhode Island Philharmonic; Florence
Weintraub; and Sylvia Rosenthal;
Representative Cicillini
Elizabeth and Christopher Orton; the joyous occasion of the birth
of their son Jackson Aloysius Orton on May 8, 1998;
Representative
Kelley
Thomas and Kimberly Whitaker; the arrival of their daughter Danielle
Xia Whitaker;
Representative Lally
The following individuals for their loyal and dedicated service
to Local 2323 IBEW and your retirement from Bell Atlantic: Ed
Nolan; and Robert Potter;
Representative McGowan
Anthony J. Ciotola; his retirement after more than 28 years of
outstanding service to the Smithfield School Department;
Representative Winfield Joan P. Burns; her retirement
after more than 25 years of outstanding service to the Smithfield
School Department;
Representative Winfield
The following individuals of the Burrillville Pee-Wee A Hockey
Team Championship Season 1997-1998: Bryan Caron; Ryan Burrill;
David Daigle; Patrick Ciummo; Nicholas Plante; Craig Houle; Daniel
Nadeau; P. J. Coutu; Ryan Dandeneau; Nathan Perreault; Shane Farrell;
Travis Pavoni; Ed Cox; and Michael O'Malley;
Representative
Rabideau
Detective Captain John A. Haberle, Pawtucket Police Department;
36 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the citizens
of Pawtucket;
Speaker Harwood
Mr. and Mrs. Luis Alicea; the joyous occasion of the 10th Wedding
Anniversary on June 20, 1998;
Representative Lima
Kevin T. Martin and Lori A. Bonde; the joyous occasion of their
Wedding on May 16, 1998;
Representative Jacquard
Virginia Cinguegrana; the joyous celebration of her 70th Birthday;
Representative DeSimone
Marie Benjamin; having the Glen Hills Elementary School Computer
Lab renamed "The Marie Benjamin Computer Lab";
Representative Montanaro
The following individuals from Blessed Sacrament School on their
visit to the Rhode Island State House on May 27, 1998: Mrs. Susan
Round, Principal; Mrs. Tamke, Teacher; Justin Arruda; Brian Cordeiro;
Jonathan Barlow; Michael Earnheart; Gerald Famiglietti; Jesse
Faria; Sean Hannan; Brandon Hasbrouck; Daniel Herlihy; Joseph
Mandredi; Paul Marandola; John McCauley; Curtis Parvin; Joseph
Rigney; Daniel Robinson; Daniel Sieracki; Lindsey Camille; Amanda
Davis; Vanessa DeLeon; Alison Glavin; Megan Linalis; Lauren Morriessette;
Laura Pagano; Kristen Spencer; Laura Thurber; Alexandra Villiard;
Mrs. Mariotti, Teacher; Shane Alves; Ross Desrosiers; Andres Diffily;
Patrick Fitzgerald; Ryan Goblin; Michael Grilli; Justin Nordeste;
William O'Brien; Brian Resendes; Joseph Rusnak; Kenneth Thompson;
Jayla Chambers; Ashley DeSimone; Katelyn DiChiaro; Lindsey Donahue;
Ashley Fioravanti; Anastasia Fournier; Londell Gonsalves; Samantha
Hallam; Ibilolia Holder; Mary Jenkins; Sasha Killingham; Maryssa
Lafond; Brittnay Luiz; Nicole Maccarone; Jennifer McGloin; Gianna
Romanelli; Allyson Turcotte; and Edward Mourachian;
Representatives Giannini and McCauley
The following individuals of the Tolman High School Hockey Team
for winning the State Championship Metropolitan C-Division with
a perfect 29-0 season: Cheryl Nichols, Manager; Bree Smith, Manager;
and Debra Vieira, Manager;
Representative Kilmartin
Grandfather Larry Dolan; his dynamic cheerleading and singing
abilities and never having missed one of his grandson's hockey
games;
Representative Kilmartin
Rita A. Quattrucci; her retirement after 35 years of outstanding
and dedicated service to the students of the East Providence School
System;
Representative Rose
Melissa Jane Bennett and David John Narcizo; the birth of their
son Isaac Bennett Narcizo on April 22, 1998;
Representative
Kelley
Raymond Reilly; his retirement as Superintendent of the Foster-Glocester
Regional School System on May 14, 1998;
Representative Carroll
The following individuals of Ponaganset High School being named
a 1998 National Honor Society Candidate: Kathryn E. Anderson;
Carl K. Barton; Scott W. Bichan; Daniel J. Boucher; Brigid K.
Bucci; Kate H. DiNobile; Julie A. Dodd; Megan E. Enos; Gayle
L. Glew; Joshua C. Hansen; Elizabeth A. Lawrence; Rachel B. Lawrence;
Rebecca A. Murray; Karen M. Nabb; Jennifer M. Oates; Daniel A.
Pelletier; Justin R. Poland; Randa N. Rifai; Kara B. Roseen; Jessica
L. Stern; Dyani Y. Tait; and Valerie R. Zabala;
Representative
Carroll
Robert Tomasso; retirement after 21 years of dedicated service
to Juvenile Service Division/Family Court;
Speaker Harwood
Regan Robinson; her leadership and service to the Westerly-Pawcatuck
Community as Director of the Westerly Public Library;
Representative
Panciera
Melanie Victoria; receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from
the University of Virginia on May 17, 1998; your loving aunt,
Representative Benson
Vincent A. Blas ; being a member of the First Graduating Class
of the Cumberland Citizens Police Academy;
Representatives
Iwuc and Reilly
The following individuals for their outstanding assistance in
making the Cumberland Youth Center a reality and giving youngsters
a safe alternative to "hanging around": Tony Lopes,
Fonseca Construction; Paul Bedessa, Lockheed Window Corporation;
Gary Bowen, Honey Dew Donuts, Diamond Hill Road; Ronald Lariviere,
Stateside Incorporated; Judy Murry, Newell Lumber & Building
Materials; Robert Fortunati, Crest Tile Distributors; Rick Leary,
R.E.L. Plumbing; Jerry Lupien; Valley Floor Covering; Paul Figueiredo,
Janitech Cleaning & Maintenance Systems; David Courtois, Adamsdale
Concrete; Mark Andreoni, Cantina Di Marco; Philip Scarbro, Energy
Federation Corporation; Joe Giguere, J&M Roofing Incorporated;
Mike Nunes, Nunes Disposal; New England Counter Top; Raymond Sartini
and Ronald Picard, South Attleboro Welders; Bud Tessier, Tessier's
General Store; Karl Ford, Master Crafters; Ellen Carr; Peter Fitzpatrick,
ABC Supply Company, Inc.; Hank Dion; George Gingell; Adam Lariviere;
Joseph Saria, Joseph's Restaurant; Anna Grygiel; Shirley Harris,
Allstate Insurance; Dennis Bass, Stateside Incorporated; Bill
Donahue, Crown Supply; Ken Luther, Luther Roofing; B & M Printing;
Joseph Barry; Phil J. Forcier, Phil J. Forcier Electrical Construction;
Dan Lemois, Computer Sense; Rita Sullivan, Kolorquick; Roger
McCann, Kyanize Paint; Robert Taylor, Stateside Incorporated;
and Tracy Barry, Stateside Incorporated;
Representatives Iwuc and Reilly
George Beeley, President; being elected President of the Brook
Village Senior Residence Association;
Representative Cambio
Rachel E. Marro, Vice President; being elected Vice President
of the Brook Village Senior Residence Association;
Representative
Cambio
Mary Hassett, Treasurer; being elected Treasurer of the Brook
Village Senior Residence Association;
Representative Cambio
Ginny Giroux, Secretary; being elected Secretary of the Brook
Village Senior Residence Association;
Representative Cambio
Jack and Priscilla Bandoni; the joyous occasion of their 50th
Wedding Anniversary on June 12, 1998;
Representative Reilly
Troy Robinson, The Estes Benson Award for Academic Achievement;
achieving the highest overall academic grade point average among
black students;
Representative Benson
John Bennett, The Jackie Robinson Award of Athletics; your outstanding
performance in sports which highlighted skills of good sportsmanship
and physical fitness;
Representative Benson
Cuttino Mobley, The Jackie Robinson Award of Athletics; your
outstanding performance in sports which highlighted skills of
good sportsmanship and physical fitness;
Representative Benson
Katrina Douglas, The Estes Benson Award for Academic Achievement;
achieving the highest overall academic grade point average among
black students;
Representative Benson
Shirley Consuega, The Sojourner Truth Award for Scholarly Persistence
and Dedication; your success despite financial, physical and/or
personal problems which would ordinarily impede progress;
Representative Benson
Solomon Comissiong, The Reverend Hodge Award For All-Around Outstanding
Community Service; your outstanding service to the black community
outside the University;
Representative Benson
Darran Anthony Simon, The William Gould Award For All-Around
Outstanding Achievement; all-around outstanding achievement in
the areas of organizational leadership, peer relationships, faculty-student
relationships, general service and academic performance;
Representative Benson
Lajhon Jones, The Jackie Robinson Award of Athletics; your outstanding
performance in sports which highlighted skills of good sportsmanship
and physical fitness;
Representative Benson
Joshua King, The Jackie Robinson Award of Athletics; your outstanding
performance in sports which highlighted skills of good sportsmanship
and physical fitness;
Representative Benson
Nepko Brown, the Harvey Robert Turner Award for outstanding service
to the URI Black Community, your significant contributions made
to the black communioty of the University of Rhode Island through
activities which demonstrated a comitment to the community's growth
and recognition by others;
Representative Benson
Ebony-Ann Smith, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Leadership
and Contribution to the University Community, your outstanding
service in the areas of organizational leadership, volunteer service,
and general service in the University community;
Representative
Benson
The following individuals of Ponaganset High School, being named
a 1998 Rhode Island Honor Society Candidate: Kathryn E. Anderson,
Rachael E. Anderton, Carl K. Barton, Scott W. Bichan, Daniel
J. Boucher, Brigid K. Bucci, Thomas G. Casey, Stephanie M. Catanzaro,
Heather L. Dandrow, Michael J. DeRosa, Kate H. DiNobile, Julie
A. Dodd, Megan E. Enos, Meredith L. Gauthier, Rayna L. Gauthier,
Gayle L. Glew, James P. Golden, Michael S. Goudreau, Joshua C.
Hansen, Dustin A. Hopkins, Sean F. King, Betty-Fay J. Kozun, Danielle
M. Lavendier, Elizabeth A. Lawrence, Rachel B.Lawrence, Bethany
R. Lyford, Danielle L. Marquis, Jeffrey J. McCooey, Melissa A.
Monfils, Rebecca A. Murray, Karen M. Nabb, Gabriella E. Natale,
Jennifer M. Oates, Jessica L. Oexner, Jill Osmanski, Daniel A.
Pelletier, Luc P. Poirier, Justin R. Poland, Jesse W. Poulin,
Julia T. Ragno, Susan A. Reardon, Randa N. Rifai, Kar B. Roseen,
Amanda J. Saccoccio, Wyatt J. Saccoccio, Morgan E. Sartini, Melissa
L. Saubageau, Kristy M. Simeone, Rose L. Soares, Jessica L. Stern,
Dyani Y. Tait, Brian J. Toomey, Colin J. Walsh, Emily A. Winsor,
Blade Wynne, Valerie R. Zabala, Chrisanthi Zotos, Carleen N. T.
Aubee, Meghan C. Baker, Corrie L. Bard, Monique D. Barrett, Amy
B. Cabral, Nicole L. Carara, Patrick J. Carroll, Jesse G. Chace,
Katherine A. Dambach, Jessica L. Davis, Ryan K. Deady, Jason M.
DeStefano, David J. Dexter, Constance A. Donnelly, Brianne L.
Doyle, Jonathan P. Fast, Danielle H. Giarrusso, Jamie E. Hazard,
Anthony T. Marfeo, Derek M. Martowska, Lisa M. Middleton, Dan
A. Nelson, Michael B. Paparo, Katherine E. Rossi, Daniel J. Schmidt,
Jessica E. Shawver, Matthew T. Spidell, Danielle L. Tassone, James
A. Teeter, Tiffany L. Ventura and Laura R. Wilkicki, Katie M.
Wynne;
Representative Carroll
Alexis E. Haakensen of Cumberland High School, being named Valedictorian
of her graduating class of 1998;
Representative Reilly
Christopher R. Blazejewski of Cumberland High School; being named
Salutatorian of his graduating class of 1998;
Representative
Reilly
Paula Markarian of North Providence High School; being elected
Mayor during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives
Anzeveno and Cambio
Talia Iannetta of North Providence High School; being elected
Town Councilwoman, District 1 during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives Anzeveno and Cambio
Stephanie Rezendes of North Providence High School; being elected
Town Councilwoman, District 1 during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives Anzeveno and Cambio
The following individuals of North Providence High School; being
elected Town Councilman, Distric 2 during Student Government Days
Election: Anthony DeCesare and Michael Phillips;
Representatives
Anzeveno and Cambio
The following individuals of North Providence High School; being
elected Town Councilwoman, District 3 during Student Government
Days Election: Constance Giblin and Katie Westcott;
Representatives
Anzeveno and Cambio
Kristen Overgaard of North Providence High School; being elected
Town Council-At-Large during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives Anzeveno and Cambio
The following individuals of North Providence High School being
elected School Committeewoman, District 1 during Student Government
Days Election: Stephanie Boocock and Michele Lombardi;
Representatives
Anzeveno and Cambio
Sabrina Bernardo of North Providence High School; being elected
School Committeewoman, District 2 during Student Government Days
Election;
Representatives Anzeveno and Cambio
David Ramos of North Providence High School; being elected School
Committeeman, District 2 during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives Anzeveno and Cambio
Alfonso Cambio of North Providence High School; being elected
School Committeeman, District 3 during Student Government Days
Election;
Representatives Anzeveno and Cambio
James O'Connor of North Providence High School; being elected
School Committeeman, District 3 during Student Government Days
Election;
Representatives Anzeveno and Cambio
Walter Kawaskowski of North Providence High School; being elected
School Committeeman-At-Large during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives Anzeveno and Cambio
Ben Degnan of North Providence High School; being elected State
Senator during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives
Anzeveno and Cambio
Marc Hyland of North Providence High School; being elected State
Representative, District 70 during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives Anzeveno and Cambio
Evan Villari of North Providence High School; being elected State
Representative, District 71 during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives Anzeveno and Cambio
Michaela Reynolds of North Providence High School; being elected
Town Planner during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives
Anzeveno and Cambio
Richard VanNieuwenhuize of North Providence High School; being
elected Clerk of the Board of Canvassers during Student Government
Days Election;
Representatives Anzeveno and Cambio
Holly Femia of North Providence High School; being elected Town
Clerk during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives
Anzeveno and Cambio
Steven Suggs of North Providence High School; being elected Director
of Parks during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives
Anzeveno and Cambio
Mark Maher of North Providence High School; being elected Building
Inspector during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives
Anzeveno and Cambio
Marc Rattigan of North Providence High School; being elected
Fire Chief during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives
Anzeveno and Cambio
William Litterio of North Providence High School; being elected
Police Chief during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives
Anzeveno and Cambio
Massimo Chicarella of North Providence High School; being elected
High School Principal during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives Anzeveno and Cambio
Abha Shah of North Providence High School; being elected Superintendent
of Schools during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives
Anzeveno and Cambio
Robert Kilduff of North Providence High School; being elected
Tax Collector during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives
Anzeveno and Cambio
Marcy Marot of North Providence High School; being elected Tax
Assessor during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives
Anzeveno and Cambio
Mike Chatwin of North Providence High School; being elected Public
Works Director during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives
Anzeveno and Cambio
Jimmy Ranieri of North Providence High School; being elected
Finance Director during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives
Anzeveno and Cambio
Jill Cabral of North Providence High School; being elected Director
of Senior Citizens Center during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives Anzeveno and Cambio
Christopher Bizzacco of North Providence High School; being elected
Economic Development Cordinator during Student Government Days
Election;
Representatives Anzeveno and Cambio
Sean Carpenter of North Providence High School; being elected
Municipal Court Judge during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives Anzeveno and Cambio
Jason Brant of North Providence High School; being elected Town
Librarian during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives
Anzeveno and Cambio
Gino Federici of North Providence High School; being elected
Purchasing Agent during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives
Anzeveno and Cambio
Jacqueline Graham of North Providence High School; being elected
Human Resources Director during Student Government Days Election;
Representatives Anzeveno and Cambio
Robert Tomasso; his retirement after 21 years of dedicated service
to the Juvenile Services Division of Family Court on May 15, 1998;
Speaker Harwood
Peter Cashman, Boy Scouts of America --Troop 117 - Warwick; his
outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on
May 28, 1998;
Representative Bramley
Fred and Mary Corey; the celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary
on May 15, 1998;
Representative Benoit
Eugene G. Bernardo, II; receiving a Juris Doctor Degree - Magna
Cum Laude from Roger Williams University School of Law on May
16, 1998;
Representative Kelley
William J. Powers, IV; receiving a Juris Doctor Degree from Roger
Williams University School of Law on May 16, 1998;
Representative
Kelley
Ryan J. Rhodes, Boy Scouts of America --Troop 15 - Charlestown;
your outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout
on May 28, 1998;
Representative Garvey
Margaret and Everett Cook; their 50th Wedding Anniversary on
July 3, 1998;
Representative Garvey
The Family of Richard A. A. LaPointe; a tree planting memorial
in honor Richard A. A. LaPointe May 16, 1998 -- Citizens Bank,
Cumberland;
Representative Iwuc
Paul V. Martin; receiving the 1998 Key Award of the Greater Westerly
Pawcatuck Area Chamber of Commerce for dedication and loyalty
in demonstrating uncompromising integrity in furthering the goals
and shared values of the members of the Chamber;
Representatives Panciera and Walter
Raymond J. Quinlan; receiving the 1998 Westerly-Pawcatuck Area
Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Community Service Award
in recognition of his years of outstanding leadership and exceptional
contributions to the community;
Representatives Panciera and Walter
Wood River Health Services, Inc.; receiving the Greater Westerly-Pawcatuck
Area Chamber of Commerce, Richmond-Hopkinton Division, 1998 Corporate
Citizen Award for outstanding service and sincere commitment to
the community;
Representatives Panciera and Walter
The following individuals for their gracious and benevolent support
of the Imperial Court of Rhode Island during the Great Gatsby
Hollywood Ball Coronation VI: Empress I Jose, Founder & Queen
Mother -- Int'l. Imperial Court System; Empress Nicole the Great
of San Diego, 1st in Line of Succession to Empress I Jose; Empress
Coco LaChine of New York, 2nd in Line of Succession to Empress
I Jose; Empress Jack-E of Reno, 3rd in Line of Succession to Empress
I Jose; Emperor Jim Mangia of Los Angeles, 4th in Line of Succession
to Empress I Jose; Emperor Mama Karen of Vancouver, 5th in Line
of Succession to Empress I Jose; Emperor Art Tomlin of Toronto,
6th in Line of Succession to Empress I Jose; Emperor Peter Christie
of Salt Lake City, 7th in Line of Succession to Empress I Jose;
Empress Jessica St. Jon of Dallas, 8th in Line of Succession to
Empress I Jose; Emperor Terry Sidie of Sacracmento, 9th in Line
of Succession to Empress I Jose; Empress Mimi LaRue of Buffalo,
10th in Line of Succession to Empress I Jose; Empress Ashley O'Day
Lane Dior of Tacoma, 11th in Line of Succession to Empress I Jose;
Emperor Michael Meek of Alaska, 12th in Line of Succession to
Empress I Jose; Emperor Hope Hindrichs of Santa Monica, 13th in
Line of Succession to Empress I Jose; Emperor Stan Wright of Colorado
Springs, 14th in Line of Succession to Empress I Jose; Empress
Cicely of Portland, 15th in Line of Succession to Empress I Jose;
Empress Sophie DaLee of Toronto, 16th in Line of Succession to
Empress I Jose; Empress Melissa of Fort Worth, 17th in Line of
Succession to Empress I Jose; Emperor Buster Boxx of Edmonton,
18th in Line of Succession to Empress I Jose; Empress Nina Montaldo
of Denver, 20th in Line of Succession to Empress I Jose; Empress
Milo Angel of Eugene, 21st in Line of Succession to Empress I
Jose; Emperor Richard Tracy of Waco, 22nd in Line of Succession
to Empress I Jose; Emperor Royal Bush of Omaha, 23rd in Line of
Succession to Empress I Jose; Empress Remy Martin of San Franscisco,
Heir Apparent At Large to Empress I Jose; Emperor Steve of San
Franscisco, Heir Apparent At Large to Empress I Jose; Hmism Emperor
V. Kenneth Cote, The Imperial Rainbow Dragon Emperor; Hmism Empress
V. LaDiva Jonz, The Celestial Scarlet Ice Empress; and Hmism Emperor
I Raffaele Martino, The White Orchid and Diamond Emperor;
Representative Pisaturo
Mary Kay Schnare; receiving the Miliken Family Foundation National
Education Award;
Representative Giannini
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.
