Introduced By: Representative Martineau
Date Introduced : May 25, 1999
Referred To: Read and Passed
WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House that certain persons and organizations are deserving of commendation, and
WHEREAS,
The following individuals of Westerly High School for being named
First Place co-recipients by the Rhode Island Educational Media
Association for their video about immigration and the Westerly
Granite Industry: Laura Selvidio; David Ahern; Kelsey Doherty;
Kevin Lowther; and, Shawn Martin;
Representatives Lewiss and
Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Marinucci; the joyous and momentous occasion
of their 65th Wedding Anniversary on February 8, 1999;
Representative
Lima
Tim Clause; his many years of outstanding and dedicated service
as the Wrestling Coach of Rhode Island College;
Representative
Schadone
The following individuals of Woonsocket High School for being named "Novan of the Third Quarter": Danielle Castonguay; Keith Thibeault; Eric Toupin; Thao Nguyen; Gisela Rodrigues; Ian Macaulay; Edward Robbins; and, Amy Fagan;
Representative Picard
The following individuals of Citizens Memorial School for receiving
Random Acts of Kindness for the Month of February 1999: Steven
Perez; Nicole Pomfret; Jessean Diaz; Steven Gregory; Francheska
Cruz; Joshmarie Rosario; Chris Conrardy; Brandon Li; Saraoeth
Ouk; Marlenes Fernandez; Erick Pagan; Norman Mackenzic; Ann Gingras;
Michael Hareter; Maria Lopez; Daniel Cullen; and, Austin Archambault;
Representative Picard
The following individuals of Citizens Memorial School for receiving the Most Improved Academically for the month of March 1999: Jonathan Caron; Adam Emidy; Stephanie Fernandez; Debbie Morales; Michael Hawes; Eric Gervais; Jason Sergsauorg; Eugene Gauvin; Gamaliel Acosta; Ryan Littlefield; Yrandy Velez; Jonathan Molina; Joe Sullivan; Sindia Columba; Vaneda Somoulaylack; Lisa Sidavong; Kelsey Freitas; and, John Benedict, Jr.;
Representative Picard
Alfred C. Lamothe and MaryAnn L. Lamothe; 40th Wedding Anniversary on April 25th;
Representative Lima
The following individuals for receiving the "Youth Caring for Others National Award" 1999: Lindsay Amper; David T. Bosco; Michael Ryan Coppola; Laura M. Cote; Patrick D. Cullen; John G. Delgado; Meghan M. DeVoe; Robin A. Dionne; Willis Deyior Dunbar; Alicia Flanagan; Michelle Lynn Fournier; Beth-Anne Garvey; Kristen A. Giza; Kaylen Jean Haley; Kathryn Ann Harrington; Tracy A. King; Melissa A. Lagerstrom; Cindy A. Lourenco; Robert Joseph Markelewicz, Jr.; Lizabeth Marshall; Meghan E. Medeiros; Amy Mello; Jennifer M. Morelli; Laura M. Moriarty; Domenic S. Murgo; Elizabeth Anna DeweirtNault; Bethany Nordin; Laura Mae Padula; Ronald Alexander Quilter; Kevin James Reilly; Kristen Amy Ripley; Jennifer Anne Ripstein; Alicia AeYung Sawyer; Anne L. Serdakowski; John Andrew Sisson; Diana Mays Stock; Bill Tarbell; Heather Curzio; Melissa Duquette; Gina Mollicone; Lauren Tarantino; Felecia DeAngelis; Lyannette Garcia; and, Jessica Sardelli;
Representative George
The following individuals of Cranston West High School for winning the 1999 Division B State Hockey Championship: Jack Simeone; Adam Lupino; and, Edward Brady;
Speaker Harwood, Representatives Martineau and Montanaro
Donald K. Weilburg, DMD; his retirement after 30 years of dedicated
service as an Orthodontist;
Representative Lewiss
Ansley Austin Barnes, East Providence High School; winning the
Bronze Medal in the Speech Competition and the Gold Medal as the
Overall High scorer in the 16th Annual Rhode Island Academic Decathlon
on March 7, 1999;
Representative Dennigan
The following individuals of East Providence High School for
their participation in the 16th Annual Rhode Island Academic Decathlon
on March 7, 1999: Matthew Laterer; Derek Walters; Jamie Panzarella;
Alexander Drogobetski; Melissa Perry; Michelle Perry; and, Kathryn
Sohler;
Representative Dennigan
Walter J. Kochanek, Sr., Ham Radio Operator from 1936 to 1999;
the joyous celebration of his 80th Birthday and for serving in
the 3916th Signal Corps. Intelligence as a Radio Operator;
Representative Sullivan
Earl Lewis; the joyous celebration of his 80th Birthday, As Loyal
Citizen of East Providence and the State of Rhode Island;
Representative
Sullivan
The following individuals for being named Student of the Month
for March at the Woonsocket Middle School: Bruce Rosphorn (Penobscots);
Collin Lennoz (Pequots); Breonna Gentes (Arapahos); Krissandra
Smith (Matawamicks); Andrew Champagne (Kickapoos); Rebecca Hoseason
(Mohegans); Joanna Southiseng (Nipmucs); Vanessa Wynkoop (Mohawks);
Steven Osorio (Foxes); Isatov Jeng (Wampanoags); Danielle Godfrin
(Narragansetts); Joshua Bergeron (Senecas); Michelle Inman (Brahmins);
Amy George (Cherokees); Maria Arriero (Lakotas); and, Rigoberto
Rodriguez (Micmacs);
Representative Picard
Gaspee Days Committee; the joyous occasion of the 34th Celebration
of Gaspee Days on Sunday May 2, 1999;
Representative McNamara
David Benoit; receiving the Distinguished Student-Athlete Award from the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education on April 29, 1999;
Representative Hogan
Jessica Robitaille; receiving the Distinguished Student-Athlete Award from the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education on April 29, 1999;
Representative Hogan
Ann Quinn, Past Supreme President; sincere dedicated service
to the East Providence Ladies Emblem Club #428;
Representative
Sullivan
Beatrice "Bea" Vincent, Past President Jr., East Providence
Ladies Emblem Club #428; her many years of outstanding leadership;
Representative Sullivan
Helen Pratt; being elected President of the East Providence Ladies
Emblem Club #428, and for her unselfish dedication to the organization;
Representative Sullivan
Michael Daniels; receiving the Distinguished Student-Athlete Award from the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education;
Representative Ginaitt
Gregory A. Johnson; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout;
Representative Garabedian
The following individuals of "Illustrious Mofongos"
AmeriCorps NCCC for their outstanding work and contribution to
the restoration of the historic community center at the Trinity
United Methodist Church in its 140th Year: Thelma Sanga, Silver
Team Leader; Christine Alexander, Silver Team; Timothy Bachman;
Patricia Eidsmoe; Beryl Jones; Ly Ma; Sarah Morris; Tom Quail;
and, Bryce Wilson;
Representative Williams
Scituate High School Future Farmers of America; your participation in the Arbor Day Festivities celebrated at the Rhode Island State House on April 29, 1999;
Representatives Amaral and Rabideau
Charles E. Shea High School; your participation in the Arbor Day Festivities celebrated at the Rhode Island State House on April 29, 1999;
Representatives Amaral and Rabideau
Growing Children of Providence Preschool; your participation in the Arbor Day Festivities celebrated at the Rhode Island State House on April 29, 1999;
Representatives Amaral and Rabideau
Robert Garvin; 26 years of service as a policeman with the Swansea Police Department;
Representative Malik
The following individuals of the Woonsocket Task Force on Substance
Abuse for being honored at "Youth Appreciation Night"
on May 9, 1999: Eileen Delaney; Kerri Denoyelle; Alyscia Dumas;
Christiana Eason; Neil Hunt; Chris Koutros; Keith Martin; Elizabeth
Nault; Kelly Mault; and, Marie Vilandre;
Representative Munschy
The following individuals of the Kevin K. Coleman Elementary School for being named Student of the Month for April 1999: Jesus Pimental; Kwamane Lemire; Christopher Martinez; Fredwin Burgos; Dominque Small; Murphy Ramos; Corrine Desautel; Ashley Sims; Jason Andre; Derek Riendeau; Bounlai Siriphat; and, Sonia Arriero;
Representative Picard
Ann Sutherland-Auclair, Director, Woonsocket Task Force on Substance Abuse; being honored at "Youth Appreciation Night" on May 9, 1999;
Representative Munschy
Jacki Zahn, Woonsocket Task Force on Substance Abuse; being honored
at "Youth Appreciation Night" on May 9, 1999;
Representative
Munschy
Gregory Edward Hindle, Troop 1, Arnold Mills; his outstanding
achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on May 2, 1999;
Representative Reilly
Heather Allen, Rhode Island College; your completion of the Rhode
Island State Government Internship Program on April 26, 1999;
Representative Cambio
The following individuals of Troop 1, Diamond Hill for their
outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on
June 20, 1999: Thomas D. Parrillo; Michael D. Dubois; and, John
M. Valentine;
Representatives Iwuc and Reilly
Benjamin A. Haight, McNamara's Reps T-Ball Team; his courageous and inspirational demonstration of sportsmanship both on and off the field;
Representative McNamara
Saul Addison; the celebration of his 81st Birthday on May 4, 1999;
Representative Murphy
Marvalee B. Welch, University of Western Florida; upon receiving
your Bachelor of Arts Degree and being an inspiration to all women;
Representative Benson
Rosanna Longenbaker; being honored as the recipient of the French Heritage Award;
Representative Watson
First Avenue Elementary School; your art that is being displayed
in the Rhode Island State House in support of the Rhode Island
Alliance for Art Education celebrated on May 6, 1999;
Representative
Long
Alicia Haas; your art that is being displayed in the Rhode Island State House in support of the Rhode Island Alliance for Art Education celebrated on May 6, 1999;
Representative Long
Jordan Michael Schibler, Troop 2, East Greenwich; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout;
Representative Watson
Eric Alan Rice, Troop 2, East Greenwich; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout;
Representative Watson
Sisters of the Cross and Passion; the 75th Anniversary of the
Arrival of the Sisters of the Cross and Passion to the United
States;
Representative Kelley
Matt and Alice Witherow; the joyous celebration of the birth
of your daughter Emma Elizabeth on April 11, 1999;
Representative
Quick
Peter Manning and Michelle Lynn Coen Manning; the joyous celebration of the birth of your daughter Emma Dahl Manning on February 2, 1999;
Representative Kelley
Matthew Lee Smith and Alysa Victoria Rey Smith; the joyous celebration
of the birth of your daughter Alexis Diane Smith on March 8, 1999;
Representative Kelley
Robert J. Jordan; his artistic ability in restoring the sculptured shrine of St. Francis of Assisi for the adoration of the parishioners of the church bearing his name;
Representative Kelley
Raymond E. Willis; the joyous occasion of his 75th Birthday;
Representative Lewiss
Leon Tejana and J. Carmen Gonzales; the joyous celebration of
the Grand Opening of "Centro World Travel Services";
Representative Voccola
The following individuals of the Scituate High School Future Farmers of America for their participation in the Arbor Day Festivities celebrated at the Rhode Island State House on April 29, 1999: Jason Otto; Adam Hebert; Carla Nuzzo; Meredyth Flynn; Rachel Tessitore; Sherianne Cunha; Courtney Magiera; Amanda Redinger; Nick Polseno; Jamie Tierney; Cassandra Palmer; Lauren Walsh; Kimerbly Torrey; Kelly Bush; Christine Reichwein; Emily Gruszka; Ayla Durst; Kathleen Hicks; and, Renee Plante;
Representative Mumford
The following individuals of the Kevin K. Coleman Elementary School for being named Student of the Month for March: Osvaldo Bonilla; Norma Navarro; Annette Bentine; Jillian Hill; Felix Navarro; Bethany Jordan; Eric Romano; Nayda Aybar; Samantha Herard-Barrette; Chanhome Amphoneephong; Nhon Le; and, Annie Ayabarrero;
Representative Picard
Deborah Carney; receiving the Chariho Business and Professional
Women's Young Careerist Award for 1999;
Representative Garvey
Jennifer Perry, Rhode Island Alliance for Arts Education; your
contribution to Student Visual Arts to the State of Rhode Island;
Representative Maher
Inabell Villanueva, Rhode Island Alliance for Arts Education;
your contribution to Student Visual Arts to the State of Rhode
Island;
Representative Maher
Mr.and Mrs. Martino Nardo; the birth of their daughter, February 28, 1999;
Representative Reilly
Mr. and Mrs. James Nance; the birth of their son, March 3, 1999;
Representative Reilly
Glenn and Cheryl Bruhn; the birth of their son, Ryan Adam, March 6, 1999;
Representative Reilly
Mr. and Mrs. David Souza; the birth of their daughter, March 11, 1999;
Representative Reilly
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Peck; the birth of their son, March 13, 1999;
Representative Reilly
Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Cabral; the birth of their son, March 16, 1999;
Representative Reilly
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bulis, Jr.; the birth of their son, March 19, 1999;
Representative Reilly
Mr.and Mrs. William Tribelli; the birth of their son, March 22, 1999;
Representative Reilly
The Woonsocket Quota Club; Better Hearing and Speech Month, May 1, 1999;
Representative Benoit
Lucille Grochowski; being named Quotarian of the Year by the
Quota Club of Woonsocket;
Representative Benoit
Jerry Bonner, Cumberland High School; winning First Team Boys
All-State Indoor Track and Second Team All-Division Selections
for the Northern Division and First Team Class A Metropolitan;
Representative Reilly
Mark Smith, Cumberland High School; winning First Team in All-Division
Selection, Northern Division;
Representative Reilly
Nathe Recasino, Cumberland High School; winning First Team in
All-Division Selection, Northern Division;
Representative Reilly
Alan Susi, Cumberland High School; winning Second Team in All-Division
Selections, Northern Division and receiving Honorable Mention
from the "Call" Boys' Indoor Track All-Star Team;
Representative Reilly
James Query, Cumberland High School; winning Second Team in All-Division
Selections, Northern Division, and winning Second Team in the
"Call" 1998-1999 Boys' Indoor Track All-Star Team;
Representative Reilly
Jerry Bonner, Cumberland High School; winning First Team in the
"Call" 1998-1999 Boys' Indoor Track All-Star Team;
Representative Reilly
Mark Smith, Cumberland High School; winning First Team in the
"Call" 1998-1999 Boys' Indoor Track All-Star Team;
Representative Reilly
Jason Grow, Cumberland High School; winning Second Team in the
"Call" 1998-1999 Boys' Indoor Track All-Star Team;
Representative Reilly
Chris Fernandes, Cumberland High School; winning Second Team
in the "Call" 1998-1999 Boys' Indoor Track All-Star
Team;
Representative Reilly
Mike Grimes, Cumberland High School; winning Second Team in the
"Call" 1998-1999 Boys' Indoor Track All-Star Team;
Representative Reilly
Sean Harrington, Cumberland High School; receiving Honorable
Mention from the "Call" 1998-1999 Boys' Indoor Track
All-Star Team;
Representative Reilly
Tom Bjartmarz, Cumberland High School; receiving Honorable Mention
from the "Call" 1998-1999 Boys' Indoor Track All-Star
Team;
Representative Reilly
Sarah Wood, Cumberland High School; winning Second Team in the
"Call" 1998-1999 Girls' Indoor Track All-Star Team;
Representative Reilly
Kristen Podgurski, Cumberland High School; receiving Honorable
Mention from the "Call" 1998-1999 Girls' Indoor Track
All-Star Team;
Representative Reilly
Pam Comey, Cumberland High School; receiving Honorable Mention
from the "Call" 1998-1999 Girls' Indoor Track All-Star
Team;
Representative Reilly
Kate Cullion, Cumberland High School; receiving Honorable Mention
from the "Call" 1998-1999 Girls' Indoor Track All-Star
Team;
Representative Reilly
Greg O'Connor, Cumberland High School; winning First Team in
the "Call" 1998-1999 Boys' Basketball All-Star Team;
Representative Reilly
John O'Neill, Cumberland High School; winning First Team in the
"Call" 1998-1999 Boys' Basketball All-Star Team;
Representative
Reilly
Alan Susi, Cumberland High School; winning Second Team in the
"Call" 1998-1999 Boys' Basketball All-Star Team;
Representative
Reilly
Mike Aceto, Cumberland High School; receiving Honorable Mention
from the "Call" 1998-1999 Boys' Basketball All-Star
Team;
Representative Reilly
Chris Lima, Cumberland High School; receiving Honorable Mention
from the "Call" 1998-1999 Boys' Basketball All-Star
Team;
Representative Reilly
Arlene Payne, Project Director, Rhode Island Alliance for Arts Education; your contribution as coordinator for Student Visual Arts in the State of Rhode Island;
Representative Maher
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.
