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S T A T E     O F    R H O D E    I S L A N D

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 1998

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

Introduced By: Representatives Henseler and Salisbury

Date Introduced : June 11, 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,

Mrs. Skitt, Miss Tacelli and Mr. DeVong, Teachers, George C. Calef Elementary School; for their participation in the Johnston Police Department D.A.R.E. Program;
Representative Voccola

The following individuals of the George C. Calef Elementary School for their graduation from the Johnston Police Department D.A.R.E. Program: Shannon Arnold; Amanda Barbrie; Celia Cervini; Joseph Cimini; Andrew Colombo; Christina Court; Katrina Esposito; Erin Farrar; Alana Fiorenzano; Andrew Franco; Samnetta Gaye; Frederick Hyder; Joseph Lanni; Channing Lepore; Vanessa Lundh; Chelsie Muniz; Nicholas Petrucci; Ryan Rooney; Aaron Russo; Jonathan Usuga; Dean Watts; Christophe Araujo; Dean Benevides; Jorge Cardilli; Nicole Celentano; Steven Colantuono; Maryssa Debritto; Richard Fratus; Steven Fregeolle; Kristen Imondi; Christian Melgar; Richard Rendine; Alysia Ross; Rachel Russell; Nicole Silva; Simisola Solanke; Jonathan Spagnolo; James Thomas; Jessica Torrico; Maurice Tributino; Colleen Wangenstein; and Jennifer Benetti;
Representative Voccola

The following individuals for being named to the National Honor Society and the Rhode Island Honor Society: Alexis E. Haakensen; Christopher R. Blazejewski; Lynsie L. Almeida; Gregory P. Michalopoulos; Melinda R. Barry; Nicole M. Tetrault; Katherine L. Lasko; Gregory J. Masi; Cristina M. Branco; Susan C. Saraiva; Susan B. Coleman; Jeff L. Gariepy; Gregory P. Milette; Lauren A. Balcewicz; Gregg R. Chenail; Sandra S. Augusto; Stacy L. Frappier; Deirdre M. Pontbriand; Kenneth N. Depot; Eelam A. Adil; Candace A. Auclair; Faith E. Erickson; Luke A. Bruneaux; Alyssa B. Glod; Lindsay A. Picard; Kerri L. Tetrault; and Brent A. Robitaille;
Representatives Iwuc and Reilly

The following individuals for being named to the Rhode Island Honor Society: Christopher P. Rowey; and Kristen E. O'Neil;
Representatives Iwuc and Reilly

The following individuals for being named to the Rhode Island Honor Society: Julia-Marie R. Santos; Kendra L. Sroka; Juliette D. Croteau; Shannon M. Goodwille; Adam D. Butler; Jasvir K. Rai; Sarah M. Moreau; Andrea L. Neville; Ming F. Sham; Catarina S. Monteiro; Jeffrey R. Cardin; Joshua R. Guerin; Amber H. Guillet; Jonathan J. DiMuro; and Jessica K. Ricciarelli;
Representative McNamara

The following individuals for being named to the Rhode Island Honor Society: Julia-Marie R. Santos; Kendra L. Sroka; Juliette D. Croteau; Shannon M. Goodwille; Adam D. Butler; Jasvir K. Rai; Sarah M. Moreau; Andrea L. Neville; Ming F. Sham; Catarina S. Monteiro; Jeffrey R. Cardin; Joshua R. Guerin; Amber H. Guillet; Jonathan J. DiMuro; Jessica K. Ricciarelli; Melissa F. Costa; Jennifer M. George; Karen M. Anibal; John M. Goncalves; Sarah B. Billington; and Stephanie J. Hodde;
Representatives Iwuc and Reilly

The following individuals of the George C. Calef Elementary School for their graduation from the Johnston Police Department D.A.R.E. Program: Lynn Boisvert; Michael Carvalho; Kyle Connolly; Jesse Couture; Nicole Dutra; Danielle Grace; Brittany Kandzerski; John King; Gina Knuckles; Quadril Lawal; Jeffrey Marino; Christophe McCusker; Adam Nappa; Erica Pacific; Marissa Paulhus; Michael Place; Brandon Savickas; Somvang Sundara; Paul Volpe; and Kelly Waite;
Representative Voccola

Gary Ashness, Jr., Troop 1 Conimicut; the outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout;
Representative Naughton

Ms. Carnevale and Mrs. Brown, Teachers, Graniteville Elementary School; your participation in the Johnston Police Department D.A.R.E. Program;
Representatives Voccola and Cambio

The following individuals of the Graniteville Elementary School for their graduation from the Johnston Police Department D.A.R.E. Program: Branden Abernathy; Samantha Cayer; Steven Dandurand; William Farrell; Candice Fusco; Tara Gallagher; Philip Gilmore; Stephanie Knott; Aimee Marsland; Tricia Martin; Brienna Monti; Steven Papazian; Mark Salisbury; Nicholas Shakan; John Sjogren; Daniel St. Pierre; Anthony Vargas; Paul Venice; John Andoscia; Amanda Andriole; Joanna Berg; Natasha Carreras; Michael Conte; Patrick Feeley; Jenna Gregson; Jamie Hayes; Nathan Hunt; Jackson Garrett; Taylor Mims; Michael Monfils; Robert Monti; Thomas Rotondo; Crystal Serydynski; Ryan Shewcov; Daniel Simoneau; and Justin Vigorito;
Representatives Voccola and Cambio

Saving Sight Rhode Island; the opening of their new office and their outstanding service and achievements to the community;
Representative Naughton

Christopher McCusker, George C. Calef Elementary School; your graduation from the Johnston Police Department D.A.R.E. Program;
Representative Voccola

John Cacchiotti; his many years of outstanding service on behalf of the Foreign Language Teachers of Rhode Island;
Representative Benoit

Maurice A. Lepine and Rita J. Lepine; the joyous celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 3, 1998;
Representative Benoit

Richard Cenedella; being selected Villa Novan of the 4th Quarter;
Representative Picard

Andrea Ray; being selected Villa Novan of the 4th Quarter;
Representative Picard

Valerie C. Doran and Chi-Shing Kung; the joyous occasion of the birth of their daughter Chiara Evangeline Kung on April 9, 1998;
Representative Kelley

The following individuals for being named outstanding Seniors of Cranston 1998: Harald Abrams; Barbara Byrne; Katherine Marzilli; and Barbara DelSanto;
Representative Bierman

Chuck Arning, National Park Service Ranger; receiving the Blackstone Valley Friend of Scouting Distinguished Citizen Award;
Representative Reilly

The following individuals for being named Villa Novan of the 3rd Quarter: Fanta Phannavong; Matthew George; Nouthsala Sengsouvanh; Timothy Cox; Gillian Dagesse; Matthew Bell; Shameka Burke; Kristen Bibeault; and Chith Siriphat;
Representative Picard

The following individuals for the 6th grade reception at Nathanael Greene Elementary School on June 15, 1998: Savannah Aguilar; Robert Allard; Michael Alves; Tyson Alves; Joshua Ames; Daniel Angelone; Corey Barcelos; Derek Barnier; Rudy Basquez, Jr.; Vanessa Beauregard; Stephanie Bergeron; Lauren Blais; Samuel Borges; Eric Boucher; Amanda Boyanowski; Marco Cabral; Daniel Chapman; Dahkah Cheaye; Sean Clark; Elvin Colon; Jason Correia; Christine DeBlois; William Decelles; Katelyn Doherty; Leanne Duarte; Manuel Echevarria; Kristen Enander; Justine Fernandes; Ashley Flecha; Mitchell Foley; Derick Gamboa; Stephanie Gamboa; Brittany Gomes; Edgard Gomes; Kristie Guzman; Sarah Heady; Jeffrey Hetu; Amanda Highley; Crystal Johnson; Dereck Knight; Nicole Lavallee; Mathew Lavault; Nathan Lavault; Jade Lewis; Tatiana McEvoy; Nuno Monteiro; Pedro Nunez; Derek Obert; David Parsons; Nicholas Pasquariello; Jamie Perez; Andres Perdomo; Krista Perry; Matthew Perry; Melody Postle; Patrick Rench; Frankie Rodriguez; Michael Roque; Joseph Rosati; Ashlea Rundlett; Nubia Santiago; Vanessa Teixeira; Aviance Torres; Amy Vadnais; Dawn Vadnais; Keila Veiga; Tara Weismore; Garrick White; Jennifer Willcutt; Jennifer Wilson; and Charles Youn, Jr.;
Representative SanBento

The following individuals for their participation in the Wickford Middle School "Breaking Down The Barriers" Program: Jonathan Pitts-Wiley; Kelechi Okere; Danita Wilson; Claire Berman; Carols Campbell; Peter Ellis; Alixandra Feeley; Amber Jadosz; Andrew Loomis; and Amanda Rouslin;
Representative Benson

Jeanne Dunn, Teacher, Hamilton Elementary School; your participation in the Wickford Middle School "Breaking Down The Barriers" Program;
Representative Benson

Ricardo Pitts-Wiley, Actor, Writer, Educator; your participation in the Wickford Middle School "Breaking Down The Barriers" Program;
Representative Benson

The following individuals for receiving the Veterans of Foreign Wars 1998 Law Enforcement Award: Glenn Cipalone; Joseph Mignano; Robert Brothers; Stephen Glannini; Robert Ricci; and Ronald Jacob;
Representative Giannini

Patricia Richard; her retirement as Principal of Bernard F. Norton Elementary School;
Representatives Iwuc and Reilly

Leonid L. Oleksiuk, President, Encore Productions; the Ukrainian National Dance Company's 60th Anniversary Celebration Tour that visited Providence, Rhode Island in April 1998;
Representative Amaral

Don Baker, Chairman, Family Communications; the Ukrainian National Dance Company's 60th Anniversary Celebration Tour that visited Providence, Rhode Island in April 1998;
Representative Amaral

Sarah M. Doire; being selected 1998 Valedictorian from the Woonsocket High School;
Representative Benoit

Julie A. Erickson; being selected 1998 Salutatorian from the Woonsocket High School;
Representative Benoit

Robert L. Ricci; being admitted to the Rhode Island Bar;
Representative Giannini

Karrie Brunelle, Cranston Area Career & Technical School; winning a 1998 VICA Award for earning a Bronze Medal in Job Skills Demonstration "A";
Representative Montanaro

Thomas Anthony Fraioli, Jr.; his graduation from Birchwood School on June 15, 1998;
Representative Costantino

Christen Marie Fraioli; her graduation from Bishop Keough Regional High School on June 14, 1998;
Representative Costantino

Lutheran Social Service of New England; the opening of their first office;
Representative DeSimone

Thomas and Cathy George; their dedication, generosity and hard work as founding members of the committee to establish and maintain the Indian Rock Nature Trail;
Representative Picard

The following individuals of "LOVIN LIFE" for their participation in the Cumberland Special Olympics: Changez Adil; Jason Amaral; Bruce Bascombe; Timmy Benoit; Michael Bogdin; Christine Bruce; Joyce Desaital; Mark Elliot; Michaela Halpin; Billy Leonard; Andy Monaco; Danny Pontbriand; Albert Rodriques; Hannah Rosenbaum; Samantha Smalley; Willy Vallcourt; and Ray Wild;
Representatives Iwuc and Reilly

Karen Coffman; your retirement after 28 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry School Department;
Representative Inman

Frederick DiMeo; your retirement after 28 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry School Department;
Representative Inman

Dr. Shirley Girard; your retirement after 25 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry School Department;
Representative Inman

Eugene Hall; your retirement after 35 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry School Department;
Representative Inman

Donald LeBlanc; your retirement after 30 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry School Department;
Representative Inman

John Macomber; your retirement after 28 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry School Department;
Representative Inman

Roberta Mansfield; your retirement after 26 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry School Department;
Representative Inman

Robert Mattiucci; your retirement after 30 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry School Department;
Representative Inman

Donald Winslow; your retirement after 30 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry School Department;
Representative Inman

The following individuals of the Scituate Boys' Tennis Team for winning the State B Class Boys' Tennis Championship: Nathan Archambault; Peter Ceprano; Jamie Werchadlo; Brian Thomsen; Dennis Charland; Jonathan Leaver; Matthew Charland; Joshua Cottrell; Nathan Szyba; Joseph Marcello; Christian Sanborn; Ryan Cahill; Jared Forgue; Armen Garabedian; Kevin Charland; Andrea Dorr, Coach; Charles Werchadlo, Coach;
Representative Salisbury

Kara A. Kearns; being a recipient of the 1998 Aldo Freda Scholarship;
Speaker Harwood

Bethany Ferguson; being named Salutatorian of the William E. Tolman Senior High School Class of 1998;
Speaker Harwood

Jeffrey E. DelGigante; being a recipient of the 1998 Aldo Freda Scholarship;
Speaker Harwood

Mary-Joy Spencer; being a recipient of the 1998 Aldo Freda Scholarship;
Speaker Harwood

Christina Almeida; being named Valedictorian of the William E. Tolman Senior High School Class of 1998;
Speaker Harwood

Michael Jaycox; being named Salutatorian of the Charles E. Shea Senior High School Class of 1998;
Speaker Harwood

Cynthia Prudence; being named Valedictorian of the Charles E. Shea Senior High School Class of 1998;
Speaker Harwood

James A. Forte; celebration of his 75th Birthday, June 11, 1998;
Speaker Harwood

Tanya Karsch; Rhode Island Council, Bristol Troop #911; attaining the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting;
Representative Millard

Stephen Joseph Parent; his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout;
Representative Montalbano

Antonio and Nancy Spaziano; the joyous celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary;
Representative Lanzi

John "Jay" Jaworski; his 23 years of refereeing and officiating college basketball as well as the NCAA Playoffs in 1990 and 1992 and the Finals in 1992;
Representative Amaral

Frank Siembab; winning the "Most Inspirational Athlete Award" from the Rhode Island Special Olympics;
Representative Malik

Vanessa Venturini; your graduation from the E.T. Wyman Elementary School;
Representative McNamara

Stephen Bourque; your graduation from the E.T. Wyman Elementary School;
Representative McNamara

Erminio and Margaret (Macera) Merluzzo; the celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on May 31, 1998;
Representative Lanzi

Mr. Steve Harding, Manager; the joyous occasion of your 1st Anniversary;
Representative Benson

Joseph Walter Krakowski; his many outstanding contributions to the Rhode Island's Baseball Legacy;
Representative Picard

Colonel Lawson W. "Trooper" Durfee; his retirement from the Rhode Island Army National Guard after 30 years of honorable, dedicated and exemplary service to a grateful state and nation;
Representative Campbell

John Cacchiotti; many years of service of the Foreign Language Teachers of Rhode Island;
Representative Benoit

The Reverend Doctor Lynne C. Holden; a Doctorate of Ministry Degree from the Pittsburg, Penn., Theological Seminary, the 10th Anniversary as Pastor of the Greenville Baptist Church, and for her accomplishments and devotion to God, Family, Church, her Congregation and Community;
Representative Winfield

Zara Vartanian; being honored on June 12, 1998 at Armenian Graduates Night;
Representative Simonian

Gary Grigorian; graduating from Bryant College and being honored on June 12, 1998 at Armenian Graduates Night;
Representative Simonian

Ashot Emdjian; graduating from the Community College of Rhode Island and being honored on June 12, 1998 at Armenian Graduates Night;
Representative Simonian

Nicole Chalmalian; graduating from Rhode Island College and being honored on June 12, 1998 at Armenian Graduates Night;
Representative Simonian

Tamar Ghajanian; being honored on June 12, 1998 at Armenian Graduates Night;
Representative Simonian

Heather Picard; being named Miss Rhode Island 1998;
Representatives Reilly, Menard, Farrell and Iwuc

Jacqueline M. Parisen; your retirement after 33 years of outstanding and dedicated service from the Cranston School Department;
Representatives Inman and Winfield

John and Estelle Brady, Jr.; the joyous celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on March 10, 1998;
Speaker Harwood

Bree Smith; receiving the 1998 Tolman High School outstanding Female Athlete Award;
Speaker Harwood

Scott McConaghy; receiving the 1998 Tolman High School outstanding Male Athlete Award;
Speaker Harwood

Speaker Walter J. Kunicki; his 18 years of dedicated public service to the people of Wisconsin;
Speaker Harwood

The following individuals being named to the 1998 Pawtucket Teen Hall of Fame: Luis Aponte; Brandon Aponte; Heather Pierce; Sarah Dyson; Michael Miller; Harriet Holder; Alejandro Tobon; Mercy Amo; Heather Morris; and Edwin Martinez;
Representative McNamara

Derek and Odete Dupras; the joyous occasion of the birth of their daughter Naomi Odette Dupras on May 23, 1998;
Representative McNamara

Tom Hughes; the joyous occasion of his 40th Birthday;
Representative Smith

Laura Bousquet; her retirement after 28 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Exeter/West Greenwich School Department on June 18, 1998;
Representatives S. Anderson and George

Richard Cooney; his retirement after 28 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Exeter/West Greenwich School Department on June 18, 1998;
Representatives S. Anderson and George

Mary Sue Hennigan; her retirement after many years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Exeter/West Greenwich School Department on June 18, 1998;
Representatives S. Anderson and George

Diane Timpson; her retirement after many years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Exeter/West Greenwich School Department on June 18, 1998;

Representatives S. Anderson and George

Anthony Querceto; his retirement as Town Clerk of the town of Johnston and as a member of the Johnston Zoning Board;
Representative Russo

Edmund and Madaline Travelyn; the joyous celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 11, 1998;
Representative Russo

Entre Culturas, Associacao Portuguesa de Alternativas Culturais; the Viver Portugal Program, which has promoted Friendship and Understanding between our Peoples;
Representatives C. Levesque on behalf of Joao P. Arruda, Teacher

The following individuals for successfully completing their elementary education at St. Matthew's School, and best wishes for further success as they advance through higher education: Jacob Belony; Sheri-Lee Bugbee; Paul Constant, Jr.; Kyle Davey; Diana DeVargas; Augustus Dunbar; Yaremi Grullon; Louis Levros; Patrick McKiernan; Gustavo Monteiro; Kate Norigian; Kelley Renaud; Patrick Smith; Nimota Solola; Kagnaone Som; Daniel Sullivan; Rebecca Tavares; and Tuyet-Oanh Vu;
Representative Slater

Entre Culturas, Associacao Portuguesa de Alternativas Culturais; the Viver Portugal Program, which has promoted Friendship and Understanding between our Peoples;
Representatives C. Levesque on behalf of John Correia

Entre Culturas, Associacao Portuguesa de Alternativas Culturais; the Viver Portugal Program, which has promoted Friendship and Understanding between our Peoples;
Representatives C. Levesque on behalf of Lori Ann Turner

Entre Culturas, Associacao Portuguesa de Alternativas Culturais; the Viver Portugal Program, which has promoted Friendship and Understanding between our Peoples;
Representatives C. Levesque on behalf of Nicole Vincent

Entre Culturas, Associacao Portuguesa de Alternativas Culturais; the Viver Portugal Program, which has promoted Friendship and Understanding between our Peoples;
Representatives C. Levesque on behalf of David Silvia

Entre Culturas, Associacao Portuguesa de Alternativas Culturais; the Viver Portugal Program, which has promoted Friendship and Understanding between our Peoples;
Representatives C. Levesque on behalf of Antone Lawrence

Entre Culturas, Associacao Portuguesa de Alternativas Culturais; the Viver Portugal Program, which has promoted Friendship and Understanding between our Peoples;
Representatives C. Levesque on behalf of Tara Mello

Entre Culturas, Associacao Portuguesa de Alternativas Culturais; the Viver Portugal Program, which has promoted Friendship and Understanding between our Peoples;
Representatives C. Levesque on behalf of Jessica Gallipeau

Entre Culturas, Associacao Portuguesa de Alternativas Culturais; the Viver Portugal Program, which has promoted Friendship and Understanding between our Peoples;
Representatives C. Levesque on behalf of David Gleason

Entre Culturas, Associacao Portuguesa de Alternativas Culturais; the Viver Portugal Program, which has promoted Friendship and Understanding between our Peoples;
Representatives C. Levesque on behalf of Jennifer Rolfe

Edward J. and Evelyn M. Lynch; the joyous celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 12, 1998;
Representative Giannini

The following individuals for their graduation from the John Brown Francis Elementary School on June 17, 1998: Sade Ballanceau and John Martin Lombardi;
Representative McNamara

Edwin Kanner; being voted "Grand Marshal of the Portuguese Parade" held on June 7, 1998 in the City of Pawtucket;
Representative Pires

The People of Meschede, Germany; the 30th year of International Friendship Link;
Representative Inman

The Rhode Island Pride Committee; raising the Gay Pride Flag at Providence City Hall on June 14, 1998, and in so doing, kicking off the 23rd Annual Pride festivities;
Representative Pisaturo

Addie Warren, Office Teacher-Aide, Wakefield School; retiring after 31 years of dedicated service to the students and faculty at the Wakefield School, and also being a good friend to the parents;
Representative Kelley

Ronald Gagne; his retirement after 20 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Central Falls School Department;
Representatives Faria and Farrell

Stanley Koczera; his retirement after 35 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Central Falls School Department;
Representatives Faria and Farrell

Tanna Janelle Ferrara; graduating from State College Area High School on Saturday, June 8, 1998;
Representative Kelley

Norman T. Worthington; being named Outstanding Senior of Cranston 1998;
Representative Bierman

Christopher Corkery; your retirement as Headmaster from Providence Country Day on June 30, 1998;
Representative Caruolo

The "Dia De Portugal", Camces E Comunidades Portuguesas" Rhode Island Committee; the 1998 "Day of Portugal Celebration" on June 10, 1998;
Representative Pires

Nancy Kenyon; Anna M. McCabe School; her retirement after 41 years of outstanding and dedicated service from the Anna M. McCabe School;
Representative Russo

Geraldine Brown, Anna M. McCabe School; her retirement after 28 years of outstanding and dedicated service from the Anna M. McCabe School;
Representative Russo

Dr. James Paras, Anna M. McCabe School; his retirement after 43 years of outstanding and dedicated service as teacher, administrator, and Principal from the Anna M. McCabe School;
Representative Russo

James Galligan; his 44 years as a dedicated teacher and outstanding administrator and for his 7 years of knowledgeable service and unwavering guidance of the Retired Teachers Association;
Representative Kelley

Christine Webb; First Grade Teacher -- Narragansett Elementary School; her mathematic presentation N.C.T.M. -- Bears...Bugs...Chicks...Washington, DC -- April 2 and 3, 1998;
Representative Kelley

Carol Batchelder; First Grade Teacher -- Narragansett Elementary School; her mathematic presentation N.C.T.M. -- Bears...Bugs...Chicks...Washington, DC -- April 2 and 3, 1998;
Representative Kelley

Melissa Jane Bennett and David John Narcizo; the joyous occasion of the birth of their son, Isaac Bennett Narcizo on April 22, 1998 7 lbs. 11 oz. -- 10:02 p.m. -- Newport, Rhode Island;
Representative Kelley

Richard Beaupre; receiving the Small Business Person of the Year Award from the Rhode Island Small Business Advisory Council;
Representative Kelley

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.



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