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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. 1999

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

Introduced By: Representative Martineau

Date Introduced : June 24, 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 for successfully completing the Bridge School Program: William Wood; Shonda Thomas; Carlos Sanchez; Kareem Roderique; Michael Pitochelli; Daniel Pascone; Ronald Nieves; Richard Monroe; Evan Mitchner; Thuy Huynh; William Gilleau; Kendall Whitaker; Dwayne Washington; Stephen Vidal; Rosa Valentin; Emmy Valentin; Tiffany Tutt; Otis Stanton; Brian Mello; Marcus Gonzalez; and, Benjamin Garcia;

Representative Abdullah-Odiase

Honorable Eleanor Slater; receiving the 1999 History Makers Salute for being the first female senator in Rhode Island and her outstanding role as mentor for women in politics, and 50 years of shaping social legislation;

Representative Benson

Gloria Pisaturo; her retirement after 12 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the city of Providence;

Representative Giannini

Thomas Carroll Foley; the outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on the 11th of July, 1999; Representative Thompson

Raymond Yvon; his participating in "Convergence Pawtucket 1999";

Representative Kilmartin

Rowena Clarke; her and her marionettes participation in "Convergence Pawtucket 1999"; Representative Kilmartin

Eleven Salk; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 70th Birthday on the 22nd of June, 1999; Representative Lima

Doris Scotti; her 21 years of dedicated service to the citizens of the town of Smithfield;

Representative Winfield

The following individuals for their graduation from the John Brown Francis Elementary School on June 16, 1999: Kevin Hytha; John Hulkow; Max Heidel; Tiffany Greene; Danny Garcia; Kristy Fredericks; Kristine Englert; Shane Dugan; Brian Corley; Matthew Clifford; John Cavanagh; David Brown; Matthew Aubin; and Christopher Anderson;

Representative McNamara

The following individuals of the Sixth Grade Class of 1999 for their participation in the Nathanael Greene Elementary School Award Night on June 21, 1999: Benjamin Masse; Christopher York; Eliana Rodriguez; Sean Goncalves; Jillian Yankee; Heather Webster; Angelo Varela; Sarah Teixeira; Jonathan Teixeira; Ryan Sullivan; Krystle Stevens; Fabio Sousa; Sean Slavin; Matthew Senecal; Christophe Scherwitz; Bliana Rodriguez; Anthony Robinson; Daniel Robert; Ricardo Restrepo; Philip Reis; Matthew Reid; Anderson Ramos; Kelsey Pawson; Danielle O'Brien; Rachel Norton; Christopher Montenegro; Sarah Mongeau; Courtney Mitchell; Joshua Michaud; Dinorah Mendez; Valerie Melo; Kelly Medeiros; Justina Martin; Desiree Martel; Donald Mangiante; Phinith Malichansy; Shannon Mahoney; Adam MaClure; Destiny Lopez; Jocelyn Lewis; Felisha Lewis; Steven Landi; Kerri Lamoureux; Timothy LaFountain; Kathleen Ko; Nicholas Jenkins; Hilary Holder, Jr.; Jennifer Hetu; Kayla Hervieux; Ashley Herman; Christopher Hayhurst; Michael Guatieri; Ricardo Grosso; Ashley Green; Kellie Grant; Stephanie Goncalves; Sean Goncalves; Daniel Gilroy; Justin Gautreau; Kevin Gallant; Jennifer Fortes; Nicholas Felizzola; Jennifer Evora; Susan Estrela; Janine DaSilva; Daniel Cross; Erica Coutu; Cheryl Correia; John Connors; Steven Collins; Albert Coelho; Joseph Cimini; Kathleen Cauley; Christina Carreira; Horialys Candelaria; Justin Capo; Elisa Brayall; Ashley Bray; Kerri-Lynn Benyon; Donald Bebeau; Tina Andrade; Cecilla Andrade; Monica Alves; Manniche Alves; Natasha Alvarez; Scott Allen; Ashley Allen; Amanda Allen; and Catherine Allard;

Representative San Bento

Randi Torres; your graduation from the Textron Chamber of Commerce Academy on June 15, 1999; Representative Abdullah-Odiase

Clinton Ameni; your graduation from the Textron Chamber of Commerce Academy on June 15, 1999; Representative Abdullah-Odiase

Nashon Cooper; your graduation from Central High School on June 17, 1999;

Representative Abdullah-Odiase

Daryla Grant; your graduation from Central High School on June 17, 1999;

Representative Abdullah-Odiase

Chris Hartzell, Mr. Gay Rhode Island 1998; for all your efforts in increasing awareness and understanding of the Gay and Lesbian community during your reign;

Representative Pisaturo

James F. Wendoloski; his graduation from North Providence High School;

Representative Faria

Tyara A. Johnson; your graduation from George Washington High School;

Representative George

Marc A. Varrecchione; his graduation from North Providence High School;

Representative Corvese

The following individuals for being awarded the Rhode Island General Assembly Leadership Award and for reaching out to assist others and being a role model for your peers: Gabriel Ghazal; Megan Pipatti; and, Brenna McCabe;

Representative Dennigan

The following individuals for their graduation from Myron J. Francis Elementary School, may your future be filled with lots of laughter and love: Courtney Lima; Chester Levine; Ashley Levesque; Luke Hawksley; William Glynn; Bethany Gibeault; Tyler Derrick; Ronald DeWillis; Jeffrey Barney; Erika Avedisian; David Amoroso; Jessey Linton; Nicole Johnson; Joshua Good; Brian Fontes; Nicholas Debedts; Christopher Collins; William Cinquini; Eric Bilow; Shelley Antonio; Aaron Alix; Rebecca Adams; David LeBeau; Kayla Johnson; Joshua Helwig; Molly Hawksley; Jerry Fraga; Raquel Fino; Zachary Conley; Tatyana Burgo; Chelsea Brown; Chelsea Blatchley; Tara Augusta; and Keith Allan;

Representative Dennigan

Larry Bacon; your many years of dedicated service to the edification of the John Brown House, our loss is Maine's Gain; Representative Kelley

Stacey DiPalma; being selected Salutatorian for the Class of 1999 at Lincoln High School; Representative Menard

Honorable Lew Pryeor, Peter Pots Florist; being named best florist in Southern New England; Representative Naughton

The following individuals of Deering Baseball for their enthusiastic participation in the successful 1999 Deering Baseball Season making it all the way to the state finals: Giacomo Bisceglio, III; Matthew Lombardi; Dan Politelli; Chris Deery; Corey St. Sauver; Adam Molnar; Nick Ray; Erik Brouillard; Joel Serpa; Tyler Legault; Tom Kelly; Joshua Parent; Richard Wilmot; David Alves; Anthony Politelli; Justin Mucica; and Jarod Marsocci;

Representative Fleury

The following individuals of Deering Basketball for your enthusiastic particpation in the successful 1999 Deering Basketball Season making it all the way to the state semi-finals: Nicholas St. Germain; Richard Wilmot; Stephen Vinton; Nathanial Valentine; Corey St. Sauveur; Joel Serpa; Mathew Plante; David Piacitelli; Matthew Pacheco; Timothy O'Leary; Jared Marocci; Tyler Legault; Chris Hodge; James Gregory; Stace Garrick; Thomas Driscoll; Shane Driscoll; Ken Chen; and Giacomo Bisceglio;

Representative Fleury

Kevin Coughlin Farrell; graduating from Roger Williams University on the 22nd of May, 1999; Representative Williams

Andrew Leslie Farrell; the joyous celebration of his 90th Birthday on the 23rd of July, 1999; Representative Williams

Pastor and Mrs. R. Henry Bell; the joyous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary;

Representative Inman

The following individuals for graduating from St. Matthew's School and embarking on a new and exciting journey to high school: Martha Ramirez; Walin A. Costa; Wynston Wilson; Carlos Tavares, Jr.; Robert Tan; Makeba Parker; Shonda Y. Parham; Katherine O'Connor; Justin Nightingale; Stephanie Montes; Tory Moan; Catherine McCray; Nicholas Lamarine; Ronalyn Julian; Nina Lee Harrison; Emlyn Jean-Baptiste; Steven Gilbert; Francis Galligan; Amanda Caruso; Ariel Castillo; and Brandon Brown; Representative Slater

James Corrigan; his 31 years of dedicated service to the children of Providence;

Representative Smith

George Teixeira; his 28 years of dedicated service to the children of Providence;

Representative Smith

Carole Harman; her 33 years of dedicated service to the children of Providence;

Representative Smith

Broadys Merritts; his 34 years of dedicated service to the children of Providence;

Representative Smith

Ron Favali; his 30 years of dedicated service to the children of Providence;

Representative Smith

The following individuals for being members of the South Kingstown Junior High School Boys Championship Basketball Team: Matthew White; Guy Stanton; William Smith; Jeremy Rosen; William Mauran; Robert Marchand; and Edward Marchand;

Representative Kelley

The following individuals for being members of the South Kingstown Junior High School Girls Championship Basketball Team: Heather Carr; Kristina Weasel; Amy Shields; Crystal Robinson; Marianne Rivard; Lauren Pinckney; Amanda McGuire; Jenna McCarty; Amber Dangelo; Katheryn Chadwick; Lindsey Casagrande; Charlotte Bender; and Sarah Asher;

Representative Kelley

Mr. John Pelli; being selected 1999 Outstanding Senior donating much of his time conducting drives to collect food for the needy; Representative Lanzi

Bill Kemp, Troop IV Barrington; the outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 27th, 1999; Representative Malik

The following individuals for the patriotic music they provided for the Flag Day Celebration at the Rhode Island State House on June 15, 1999: Musician Chief Willie Harris; Musician First Class Don Chilton; Musician Third Class Jerry Tidwell; Musician Second Class Chris Mundo; and, Musician Second Class Paul Gagne;

Representative Kelley

Mr. and Mrs. Nazaire Gagne; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on the 14th of May, 1999; Representative Menard

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bourgeois; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary celebrated on the 25th of June, 1999;

Representative Wasylyk

Rosemary Martino; the joyous and momentous occasion of her 75th Birthday celebration on the 4th of June, 1999; Representative Giannini

John H. Leach; his many years of service to the students of Westerly High School;

Representative Thompson

Justin T. Grant, Troop 8, Barrington; attaining the rank of Eagle Scout;

Representative Heffner

Robert M. Sherman; West Warwick Special Education Director; his retirement after 21 years of dedicated service; Representative Heffner

The following individuals for their participation in the Flag Day Celebration at the Rhode Island State House on June 15, 1999: Specialist Jassmin Te; Staff Sergeant Anthony O'Malley; and, Master Sergeant Alice Cote; Representative Kelley

P.J.'s Pizza and Restaurant; establishing a new business in Peace Dale;

Representative Kelley

Rosemary Bolek; the joyous occasion of her retirement from the Quidnessett Elementary School Department; Representative Henseler

Mary Ann Whitten; the joyous occasion of her retirement from the North Kingstown School Department; Representative Henseler

Rita A. Williams; being named the 1999 State of Rhode Island School Social Worker of the Year; Representative Cicilline

Michael White, Jr.; his receiving an Associate of Arts Degree from Harvard University; Representative Kilmartin

Brooke D. White; her receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Harvard University;

Representative Kilmartin

Bessie Papigiotis; her 25 years of dedicated service to the children of the City of Providence; Representatives Smith & Kilmartin

Robert Ritacco; being Past Exalted Ruler Representative Thompson

The following individuals of the Citizens Memorial Elementary School for being named Student of the Month for June 1999: Jennifer Ortega; Ciarra Cullerton; Anthony Walker; Brett Archambault; Kevin Reyes-Andino; Julia Salvin; Edward Coberly; Josh Degre; Jennifer Smith; Miguel Castillo; Samantha Peloquin; Jarret Durant; Anthony Moore; Brittany Tracy; Lisa Sherby; Xiomara Flores; Elizandra Polanco; Gregory Ortega; Luz Gutierrez; and Aaron Charette; Representative Picard

Dimarys Soto; your graduation from the Central Falls High School on June 9, 1999; Representative Barr

Audrey Elizabeth Albert; her graduation from North Providence High School on June 15, 1999 Representatives Barr & Corvese

Leah Grant; your graduation from Hope High School on June 16, 1999;

Representative Abdullah-Odiase

Gina Reynoso; your graduation from Hope High School on June 16, 1999;

Representative Abdullah-Odiase

James Dodge, Chairman, President & CEO, Providence Energy Corporation; being honored by the National Association of Local Government Environmental Professionals for his efforts to curb sprawl; Representative Ginaitt

The following individuals for their participation in the United States Flag Day celebration on June 15, 1999: Sherry Williams; Judy Babcock; Rod Raso; and Barbara Kenerson; Representative L. Kelley

Mrs. Mary Becker, Teacher Grade 5, St. Patrick School; your participation in the United States Flag Day celebration on June 15, 1999; Representative L. Kelley

Mrs. Nancy Alvernaz, Teacher Grade 5, St. Patrick School; your participation in the United States Flag Day celebration on June 15, 1999; Representative L. Kelley

Miss Louise Barba, Teacher Grade 4, St. Patrick School; your participation in the United States Flag Day celebration on June 15, 1999; Representative L. Kelley

Mark and Lisa Gorton; the joyous occasion of the birth of their daughter Meghan Brianna Gorton on May 26, 1999; Representative Reilly

Laurent and Mary Beth Lefebvre; the joyous occasion of the birth of their daughter Kaitlyn Elizabeth Lefebvre on May 9, 1999; Representative Reilly

Nicholas and Andrea Luisi; the joyous occasion of the birth of their son Ryan Matthew Luisi on April 18, 1999; Representative Reilly

Mr. and Mrs. George Costa; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on April 23, 1999; Representative Reilly

William B. Mulvey; the joyous and momentous occasion of his 75th Birthday;

Representative McCauley

Ernest Forlini; the joyous celebration of his 77th Birthday on June 29, 1999;

Representative Lima

Catherine Guglielmino; the joyous and momentous occasion of her 90th Birthday; Representative Lima

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sciolto; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 13, 1999; Representative Lima

Pat Nailor; receiving a Doctorate in Education; Representatives Lima & S. Smith

Mr. and Mrs. George Peters; the joyous occasion of the birth of their daughter Kaitlin Lee Peters on June 10, 1999; Representative Barr

Mary Young; your 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the West Warwick School Department; Representative Inman

Clint Wardle; your 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the West Warwick School Department; Representative Inman

Donald Vanasse; your 32 years of loyal and dedicated service to the West Warwick School Department; Representative Inman

Enid Seltzer; your 18 years of loyal and dedicated service to the West Warwick School Department; Representative Inman

Michael Trofi; your 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the West Warwick School Department; Representative Inman

Arline St. Jean; your 29 years of loyal and dedicated service to the West Warwick School Department; Representative Inman

Bonnie Parker; your 27 years of loyal and dedicated service to the West Warwick School Department; Representative Inman

Sandra Murray; your 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the West Warwick School Department; Representative Inman

Judith Keenan; your 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the West Warwick School Department; Representative Inman

Kenneth Howell, Jr.; your 29 years of loyal and dedicated service to the West Warwick School Department; Representative Inman

Louise Hall; your 29 years of loyal and dedicated service to the West Warwick School Department; Representative Inman

Paul Fusaro; your 31 years of loyal and dedicated service to the West Warwick School Department; Representative Inman

Karen Fecteau; your 27 years of loyal and dedicated service to the West Warwick School Department; Representative Inman

Paul Faella; your 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the West Warwick School Department; Representative Inman

Raymond Dube; your 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the West Warwick School Department; Representative Inman

George Coombs, III; your 29 years of loyal and dedicated serviced to the West Warwick School Department; Representative Inman

James Cahalan; your 9 years of loyal and dedicated service to the West Warwick School Department; Representative Inman

The following for receiving the Support of Person's with Disabilities Award by the Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center: "John & Cindy's Harvest Acres"; "River's Edge Cafe"; "Dan Angelone Chevrolet"; "Cafe Chino"; and "The Marshall's Department Store";

Representative L. Kelley

The following individuals for receiving the Community Employment Award by the Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center: John Capilli, "John & Cindy's Harvest Acres"; Martin Nelle, "River's Edge Cafe"; Vincent Falso, "Dan Angelone Chevrolet"; Janna Brackenbury, "Cafe Chino"; and Owen Doonan, "Marshall's Department Store";

Representative L. Kelley

Richard McElroy; receiving the Volunteer of the Year Award by the Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center; Representative L. Kelley

Melissa Smith; receiving the Volunteer of the Year Award by the Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center; Representative L. Kelley

The McDonald's Restaurant; receiving the Employer of the Year Award by the Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center; Representative L. Kelley

Bonnie Hanos; receiving the Employee of the Year Award by the Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center; Representative L. Kelley

Tom Lischio; receiving the Special Friend of the Association Award for Support for our Bowling Program for over Ten Years by the Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center;

Representative L. Kelley

Michael Lischio; receiving the Special Friend of the Association Award for Support for our Bowling Program for over Ten Years by the Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center;

Representative L. Kelley

Ryan Hathaway; receiving the Special Volunteer Award for Unified Volleyball Partner by the Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center; Representative L. Kelley

Paul Lonczak; receiving the Special Volunteer Award for Unified Partner Softball/Volleyball Cycling Coach/Unified Partner by the Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center; Representative L. Kelley

Michael Kirkutis; receiving the Special Volunteer Award for Weight Lifting Coach/Unified Softball Partner by the Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center;

Representative L. Kelley

Mrs. Clark; receiving the Special Friend Award by the Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center; Representative L. Kelley

The Honorable Leona A. Kelley; receiving the Howard Brown Humanitarian Award by the Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center; Representative Watson

Father Antonio M. Paiva; the joyous celebration of his 50th Jubilee on June 13, 1999; Representative Moura

Dennis Brose; being the Artist and Creator of the Season's Bay Collection, Department-56; Representative Scott

Father Raymond M. Kelly; the joyous celebration of his 50th Jubilee on June 11, 1999; Representative McCauley

The following individuals being recognized for their graduation on Armenian Graduates Night on June 11, 1999: Amy Arnold; Marissa Sammorian; Daniel Taskin; Edward Kevorkian; and Jennifer Verrechia; Representative Simonian

The following individuals for their many years of meritorious service to the parents and students of Scituate: David Smith; Joseph Clifford; Barbara Vallante; and John Kurbec;

Representative Mumford

Ao Presidente Da Camara De Panalva Do Castelo Vitor Pires; Pela Sua Visita a vila irma, Cumberland, Rhode Island on June 11, 1999; Representative Iwuc

Sarah C. Collins; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 75th Birthday;

Representative Mumford

Joseph L. Grossi, Jr., Ph.D.; receiving a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in English from Ohio State University on June 11, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Colette M. Salvas, Mount St. Charles Academy; your achievement in being named Salutatorian of the Graduating Class of 1999; Representative Benoit

Lisa Marie and Joel William Camara; the joyous and momentous occasion of their Marriage on June 12, 1999; Representative Maher

Joseph Monteiro; his retirement after 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Service Employees International Union #334 at Lincoln Park on June 12, 1999;

Representative SanBento

Erika L. Jamro, Charles E. Shea High School; your achievement in being named Salutatorian of the Senior High School Class of 1999; Speaker Harwood

Gloria Jeshani Satgunam, Charles E. Shea High School; your achievement in being named Valedictorian of the Senior High School Class of 1999;

Speaker Harwood

The following individuals of Citizens Memorial School for displaying Respect for all Adults and Children for April 1999: John Benedict, Jr.; Amanda Aubuchon; Maranda Shirley; Joel Wascholl; Edward Coberly; Michelle Kennedy; Luis Colomba; Kevin Parenteau; Shaynah Mackey; Joel Arroya; Kenia Hernandez; Keith Lennox; Danielle Beauregard; Cecelia McArthur; Keyondra Davis; Juan Oyola; Keila Abreu; Randy Fernandes; and Zachary Boucher; Representative Picard

The following individuals for being named Student of the Month for May 1999 at the Woonsocket Middle School: Lauren Laprade, Narragansetts; Laura Valeika, Senecas; Elizabeth Huynh, Wampanoags; Dawn Durant, Brahmins; Johncarlos Almonte, Mohegans; Steven Hawkins, Foxes; Jessica Benoit, Mohawks; Danny Benoit, Nipmucs; Raymond Brunelle, Kickapoos; Hillary Roberts, Arapahos; Jaileen Soldana, Penobscots; Cassandra Degre, Matawamicks; Amphaphone Souphanthavong, Pequots; Feng Liu, Lakotas; Eugene Michaud, Semoniels; Angel Cameron, Mic Macs; and Jennifer Alicea, Cherokees;

Representative Picard

The following individuals being named Student of the Month for April 1999 at the Woonsocket Middle School: Ramatoolaye Ly, Lakota; Tanisha Bliss, Mic Macs; David Gonzales, Cherokees; Nick O'Keefe, Wampanoags; Jonathan Navedo, Brahmins; Jonathan Cox, Narragansetts; Trisha Savanphone, Senecas; Chris Decelles, Mohawks; Rebecca Millette, Kickapoos; Alyna Phanlak, Nipmucs; Amauris Delacruz, Mohegans; Kate Donato, Foxes; Robin Wolfe, Pequots; Thomas McAndrews, Arapahos; Dianira Veitia, Matawamicks; and Maranda Cimino, Penobscot;

Representative Picard

Elizabeth C. Duff; the joyous and momentous celebration of her 70th Birthday on July 8, 1999; Speaker Harwood

The Rhode Island Gay Pride Committee; the second annual raising of the Gay Pride Flag over Providence City Hall; Representative Pisaturo

Marte and Clara Ruo; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; Representative Benoit

J. McCauley Brown, Vice President, Northern Division Brown Forman Beverages; being honored at the 2nd annual Phil Gasbarro Memorial Dinner on June 17, 1999;

Representative Corvese

Robert Epstein, President, Coastal Beverage Company; being honored at the 2nd annual Phil Gasbarro Memorial Dinner on June 17, 1999;

Representative Corvese

James Rubenstein, Treasurer, Premium Coastal Beverage Company; being honored at the 2nd annual Phil Gasbarro Memorial Dinner on June 17, 1999;

Representative Corvese

Lenny Palizza; the celebration of his 21st Birthday on June 10, 1999;

Representative Corvese

The following individuals for their graduation from the John Brown Francis Elementary School on June 16, 1999: Amber Yates; Melissa Weiss; Julie Wallick; Jill Verria; Kevin Stromberg; Cory Steffens; Ernest Sprague; Michael Sinicola; Alison Shaw; Natalie Roy; Jeffrey Ricci; Ronald Provencal; Kyle Pena; Ann Pearlman; Ian O'Neil; Timothy Nawracaj; Mark Natalizia; Melanie McCaughey; Meghan McCarthy; John Lage; and Daniel LaCross; Representative McNamara

Stephen and Sandra Siembab; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 25th Wedding Anniversary on June 15, 1999; Representative Malik

Charles A. Pisaturo, Esq.; receiving the Silver Lake Community Center Merit and Achievement Award on June 16, 1999; Representatives Lima, Smith

Pisaturo

Richard and Mary McBride; their golden jubilee and the renewal of their Wedding Vows at St. Dominic's Priory Chapel in Washington, DC

Representative Kelley

Dr. Robert A. L' Europa; the joyous occasion of the Grand Opening of your new location in Cranston; Representative Cicilline

Anthony "Tony" Pompei, Manager Super Stop & Shop; 70 Mendon Road, Cumberland, Rhode Island; Representative Iwuc

Walter and Edith Baptista; the joyous occasion of the celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 13, 1999; Representative Shavers

Dr. Robert A. L'Europa, Ltd.; the Grand Opening of the Knightsville Office on Thursday June 10, 1999; Representative Lanzi

The American Cancer Society; your annual Life relay which will be held at the Mount Pleasant High School on June 11-12, 1999;

Representative Giannini

Kiela Webb Service Student Year; your outstanding and dedicated service to the community and St. Raphael Academy; Representative M. Anderson

Donna Sowa Service Student Year; your outstanding and dedicated service to the community and St, Raphael Academy; Representative M. Anderson

Britt Scherza Service Student Year; your outstanding and dedicated service to the community and St, Raphael Academy; Representative M. Anderson

Jennifer Pontes Service Student Year; your outstanding and dedicated service to the community and St. Raphael Academy; Representative M. Anderson Cederick Lilly Service Student Year; your outstanding and dedicated service to the community and St. Raphael Academy; Representative M. Anderson

Danielle Cifelli Service Student Year; your outstanding and dedicated service to the community and St. Raphael Academy; Representative M. Anderson

John Barros Service Student Year; your outstanding and dedicated service to the community and St. Raphael Academy; Representative M. Anderson

Tracy Amaral Service Student Year; your outstanding and dedicated service to the community and St. Raphael Academy; Representative M. Anderson

Sergeant David A.Newton; his retirement after 25 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Rhode Island State Police Department and the State of Rhode Island; Speaker Harwood

Erin Shawna Culhane and Edward Clark Bowers; the joyous and momentous occasion of their Marriage on June 12, 1999; Representative Kelley

The following individuals on their participation in the Parenting in Progress Program of the Woonsocket Education Department in collaboration with Family Resources Inc. Project RIRAL and the YWCA of Northern Rhode Island: Wilmary Hernandez; Julie Moreau; Nydia Caro; Jessica Velazquez; Jim Thepsimoung; Diana Tapia; Kimberly Sturgis; Jessica Sousa; Jenniza Segarra; Corinna Scurry; Phommany Sanethavong; Emily Phipps; Lisa Pironti; Amber Koppelmann; Kimberly Green; Sarah Durand; Jennifer Crotty; and, Jean Coulter; Representatives Burlingame and Benoit

Michael C. Gulluscio; his promotion to Corporal within the Westerly Police Department; Representative Lewiss

Marshall T. Rice and Elizabeth M. Hall; the joyous and momentous occasion of their Marriage; Representative Lewiss

Dawn Elizabeth Smith; her courage and selflessness during the search for survivors on the May 24, 1999 Train Collision; Representative Lewiss

Lisa Olsen Cheerleading Coach; your support and guidance in the Lincoln High School "Lions" hockey Team on March 23, 1999;

Representatives Menard, Barr, Winfield, and Vieira

The following individuals of the Lincoln High School Lions Hockey Team, leading the "Lions" hockey Team to the Runner-Up in the Class-B 1998-1999 State Championship on March 23, 1999: Dean Archambault, Assistant Coach; Tom Hayden, Assistant Coach; Ted Polak, Coach; and, Greg Paraiso, Coach;

Representatives Menard, Barr, Winfield, and Vieira

The following individuals of the Lincoln High School Lions Hockey Team, being named Runner-Up in the Class-B 1998-1999 State Hockey Championship on March 23, 1999: Scott Baris; Glen Archetto; Patrick Levigne; Trent Baker; Pitpiseth Men; Zachary Wotherspoon, Captain; Craig Hill; Matt Delisle; Nick Boulis; James Riel; Ken Pereira; Kevin L'Heureux, Captain; Eric Dursin; Randy Roberts; Nathan Kocon; Joshua Ponton; Ahsim Khan; Joe Mack; Jason Clavet; Michael Crawford; Chuck Marcotte; Adam Wotherspoon; and, Michael D'Avignon; Representatives Menard, Barr, Winfield and Vieira

The following individuals of Lincoln High School; being named to the Rhode Island Honor Society: Melissa Stolhammer; Heather Carroll; Mikaela Gilpin; and, Jaime Mack; Representative Winfield Meghean Frazier Lincoln High School; being named to the Rhode Island Honor Society; Representatives Menard, Barr, Winfield, and Vieira

The following individuals of Lincoln High School; being named to the Rhode Island Honor Society: Lauren Shunney; Tanya Soares; Zachary Wotherspoon; Adam Wasserman; Michael Uva; Craig Tucker; Neil Tenczar; Megan Almond; Amanda Arbige; Christopher Brown; Kelly Cardin; Sarah Champagne; Bryan Caswell; Natalia Duke; Amber Feuti; Jenna Gates; Shannon Hart; Carin Lightbown; Andrew Lemire; Linsday LaRiviere; Kerri Lussier; Kerri Salhany; Kathleen Rogan; Andrea Ricci; Michael Moniz; and, Rabih Malko;

Representative Barr

The following individuals of Lincoln High School; being named to the Rhode Island Honor Society: Lauren Smith; Jeffrey Bouffard; Roberto Calvo; Christopher Dupuis; Michael Grise; Corrie Harty; and ,Kristen Luneberg;

Representative Menard

Jason Andrews Lincoln High School; being named to the Rhode Island Honor Society; Representative Vieira

Daniel Delisle Lincoln High School; being named to the Rhode Island Honor Society; Representative Vieira

The Honorable Hubert E. "Huck" Little; his retirement of outstanding and dedicated public service; House Minority Caucus

Martin E. Joyce, Jr; his retirement as Personnel Director of the City of Pawtucket

Representative Faria

Gerald Hefferman Harold F. Scott School; his participation in RIASEC Project Comet Chaser Design Contest and winning Second Place in Hats;

Representative Naughton

Charles Sonder Wickford Middle School; his participation in RIASEC Project Comet Chaser Design Contest and winning First Place in Hats;

Representative Naughton

Jocelyn Palmieri St. Philips School; her participation in RIASEC Project Comet Chaser Design Contest and winning Second Place in T-Shirts;

Representative Naughton

Laura Gifford Gaudette Middle School; her participation in RIASEC Project Comet Chaser Design Contest and winning First Place in T-Shirts;

Representative Naughton

Harry Hodgson the joyous occasion of his 100th Birthday on June 8th, 1999;

Representative Carroll

The Family of Arthur "Apples" Vincent; the Tockwotten Park being renamed the "Arthur 'Apples' Vincent" Park in June 5th, 1999; Representative Moura

Linda A. Connors; the joyous celebration of your 40th Birthday on June 26th, 1999;

Representative Corvese

Mr. & Mrs. Louis Perrotti; the joyous occasion of their new home;

Representative Lima

Paul J. Desourdy; his 31 years of dedicated service to the children of Providence;

Representative Smith

David and Nina Newman; the joyous celebration of their 50th year as citizens of the United States; Representative McCauley.

Martha and Mark Correia; the joyous occasion of the birth of your son Kyle Andrew Correia on May 9, 1999; Representative Reilly

Michael and Susan Bouchard; the joyous occasion of the birth of your son Brian Normand Bouchard on May 9, 1999; Representative Reilly

Bruce and Janet Bates; the joyous occasion of the birth of your daughter Annie Lee Bates on May 9, 1999; Representative Reilly

James P. and Julie A. Savard; the joyous occasion of the birth of your daughter Gabrielle Elizabeth Savard on May 8, 1999; Representative Reilly

Fred and Michelle Colburn; the joyous occasion of the birth of your son Bryan Fred Colburn on May 5, 1999; Representative Reilly

Mark and Karen Cabatingan; the joyous occasion of the birth of your son David William Cabatingan on April 26, 1999; Representative Reilly

Norman and Kim Gadoury; the joyous occasion of the birth of your son Ryan Matthew Gadoury on April 21, 1999; Representative Reilly

Dave Brown Cumberland High School; your selection to 'The Call' 1998-1999 Wrestling All-State Honorable Mention Team; Representative Reilly.

Rich Dion Cumberland High School; your selection to 'The Call' 1998-1999 Wrestling All-Star Honorable Mention Team; Representative Reilly

Randi Hastings Cumberland High School; your selection to 'The Call' 1998-1999 Wrestling All-Star Second Team; Representative Reilly

Mike Lambert Cumberland High School; your selection to 'The Call' 1998-1999 Wrestling All-Star First Team; Representative Reilly

Steve LaPlante Cumberland High School; your selection to 'The Call' 1998-1999 Wrestling All-Star First Team; Representative Reilly.

Armando and Anna Volpe; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 4, 1999; Representative Corvese

Sarah B. Brendler; the joyous and momentous occasion of her 70th Birthday on February 24, 1999; Representative Lewiss

Roger Green; being named outstanding Associate of the Month of June 1999;

Representative Benson

Honorable Tom Schumpert; being named Director of the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation on June 8, 1999; Representative Barr

Kasey Williamson; the joyous and momentous occasion of your First Holy Communion; Representative Amaral

James R. MacDonald Troop II, Coventry; his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 13, 1999, the highest honor in Boy Scouts;

Representative S. Anderson

Jonathon R. Burns Troop II, Coventry; his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 13, 1999, the highest honor in Boy Scouts;

Representative S. Anderson

Celia Brown; her retirement after 33 years of dedicated service to the Exeter-West Greenwich School Department; Representative S. Anderson

Ciana Myers, for winning the Rotarian Will Reynolds Memorial Essay Contest;

Representative G. Levesque

The Wiley Family, the Orms Street Memorial Square being named for Edward B. Wiley on Saturday June 19, 1999; Representative McCauley

Vicki Riviera, your performance in the East Providence Speech and Debate Team participating in Declamation; Representative Dennigan

Keriann Cordeiro; your performance in the East Providence Speech and Debate Team participating in Prose and Poetry; Representative Dennigan

Michael Robertson, your performance in the East Providence Speech and Debate Team participating in Dramatic Performance; Representative Dennigan

Jesse Whitsitt-Lynch, your performance in the East Providence Speech and Debate Team participating in Original Oratory; Representative Dennigan

Marlene Medeiros, your performance in the East Providence Speech and Debate Team participating in Prose and Poetry; Representative Dennigan

The following individuals for their performance in the East Providence Speech and Debate Team participating in Duo Interpretation: Ansley Barnes; Diana Perla; Jarrod Valenti; Andrew DiMatteo; Kate Souza; and, Tara Perry;

Representative Dennigan

Richard and Candace Gregoire, the joyous occassion of the birth of their daughter Corinne Eve Gregoire on June 4, 1999, 6lbs. 7oz.; Representative Barr

Ministerial Road Preservation Association, sharing with the lovers of natural beauty at their 7th Annual Laurel Day Festivities; Representative Kelley

Ian McNulty, his use of words which have strengthened the appreciation South County Citizens have in their environment and in the area in which they have chosen to live;

Representative Kelley

Daniel Geary Dunn, the appreciation of his artistic talents which have uplifted the citizens of South County for many years; Representative Kelley

Kristin Chappell and David Ackroyd, the joyous and momentous occassion of their marriage on April 10, 1999; Representative Kelley

Robert and Tacy Hackey, the joyous occassion of the birth of their daughter Sarah Anne Hackey on June 5, 1999; Representative Kelley

Marcia Jeanne Tavares and Antonio Fransisco Neves, the joyous and momentous occassion of their marriage on November 8, 1999; Representative Callahan

Mr. Ray Moran, your retirement after many years of devoted and outstanding service to the students of North Kingstown; Representative Benson

Colonel Charles T. Knowles, your retirement from Commander of 56th Troop Command on April 11, 1999, after your many years of faithful service to the RIARNG;

Representative Benson

Mrs. Winford "Winnie" McGinn, the joyous celebration of your birthday, and we look forward to the next one; Representative Benson

Jack Grabe, your outstanding achievement in receiving your Masters Degree;

Representative Benson

Dr. Otto P. Churchill, Pastor Emeritas, the joyous occassion of his 75th Anniversary of Ordination and celebrating 54 years in the Pastoral Ministry at North Scitutate Baptist Church, 33 years as Pastor; Representative Mumford

Suzanne I. Law, her 31 years of dedicated service to the students of the City of Pawtucket; Representative McNamara

The following individuals for their participation in the National Finals of Odyssey of the Mind from Jamestown: Joanne Wiggins, Coach; Maggie Kozel, Coach; Amanda Seidler; Erica Wiggins; Caitlin Kozel; Loren Evangelista; Jennifer Poirier; Brittany McKay; Amanda Caito;Regina Ford, Coach;Deborah Richards, Coach; Rebeka Wigton; Andrew Beauchamps; Richard Russ; Robert Russ; and, Brittany Ford;

Representative G. Levesque

Alberto Guzman, Owner A G. Services, the joyous occassion of the Grand Opening of A G. Services at 1214 Broad Street, Providence, which has been a blessing to our community; Representative Voccola

Paul Fradin, President, Fraudin Copley Distributors, Inc., being honored at the 2nd annual Phil Gasbarro Memorial Dinner on June 17, 1999;

Representative Corvese

Robert Ritacco, Westerly Lodge of Elks #678, Benovolent Protective Order of Elks, being named Past Exalted Ruler 1998-1999 Representative Thompson

The following individuals from Citizens Memorial Elementary School, being named Student of the Month for May 1999: Jeannette Vargas; Jared LeMay; Gabrielle Senay; Jennifer Florian; Indhira Velasquez; Ann Gingras; Hector Santiago; Tabatha Smith; Josh Carpentier; Jane Sengthavisouk; Rahyza Rosario; Delena Charette; Patrick Slavin; Marta Kalata; Magaly Desjardins; Stanley Ramirez; Ashley Fontaine; and, Aaron Bonin; Representative Picard

Patricia Beauchaine, your retirement after 20 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Sabra Card, your retirement after 25 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Stephen DelPozzo, your retirement after 26 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Bette McGuirl, your retirement after 26 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry School System; Representative Inman

James Palumbo, your retirement after 27 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Alan St. Amand, your retirement after 27 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

David McCarthy, your retirement after 28 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Pamela Howell, your retirement after more than 28 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Patricia Doiron, your retirement after 29 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Nancy Sprengelmeyer, your retirement after 29 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Jeanne Bowden, your retirement after 29 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Michael Capalbo, your retirement after 29 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Sharon St. Martin, your retirement after 30 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Linda Winn, your retirement after 30 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Anna Gasbarro, being honored at the 2nd Annual Phil Gasbarro Memorial Dinner on June 17, 1999; Representative Corvese

Joanne MacDonald, your retirement after 30 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Judith Leach, your retirement after 30 1/2 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Susan Bourn, your retirement after 31 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Ernest Marcure, your retirement after 31 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Ernest Pike, your retirement after 31 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Rollins Carron, your retirement after 31 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Robert Smith, your retirement after 31 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Lillian Rapier, your retirement after 31 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Albert Campbell, your retirement after 31 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Kenneth Morin, your retirement after 32 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Cheryl Drozdz, your retirement after 32 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

Gerald Tebrow, your retirement after 33 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

John MacDonald, your retirement after 33 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

John Casey, your retirement after 33 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Coventry Public School System; Representative Inman

The following individuals for their dedication and commitment to the Providence Bruins Hockey Team: Anne Scott; Randy Scott; Matt Poore; Bob Paquette; Tom Mulligan; Tom Hohol; Dave Goucher; Vinny Ferraiuolo; Jeff Fear; Laurie Fear; Frank DuRoss; Sarah Dumas; Steph Davis; Mike Cohen; Becky Clarke; Sara Clarke; Ross Brooks; Mark Bolduc; Peter Baptista; and, Adam Alper; Speaker Harwood and Representative Inman

Ed Anderson, Owner, Providence Bruins Hockey Team, bringing hockey back to Providence after 16 years and your dedication in achieving the goal of a Calder Cup Championship on June 13, 1999; Speaker Harwood and Representative Inman

Bill Armstrong, Assistant Coach, your dedication and commitment in leading the Providence Bruins Hockey Team to the Calder Cup Championship on June 13, 1999; Speaker Harwood and Representative Inman

Peter Laviolette, Coach, your dedication and commitment in leading the Providence Bruins Hockey Team to the Calder Cup Championship on June 13, 1999; Speaker Harwood and Representative Inman

The following individuals of the Providence Bruins Hockey Team for their outstanding achievement in winning the Calder Cup Championship on June 13, 1999: Roger Maxwell;Aaron Downey; Peter Ferraro; Steven King; Joel Prpic; Brandon Smith; Jeremy Brown; Elias Abrahamsson; Steve Bancroft; John Spoltore; Bob Beers; Marquis Mathieu; Antii Laaksonen; Andre Savage; Randy Robitaille; Jay Henderson; Dennis Vaske; Eric Nickulas; Cameron Mann; Landon Wilson; Jason McBain; Johnathon Aitken; Terry Virtue; John Grahame; and, David Brumby;

Speaker Harwood and Representative Inman

Hope Elizabeth Brown, Exeter Post Office, her retirement after 60 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the United States Postal Service and the State of Rhode Island; Representatives George, Carter and Scott

Katherine "Kate" Conroy; her retirement after 23 years of dedicated service to the Exeter-West Greenwich School Department; Representative S. Anderson

Christopher Paul Paiva, Troop I, Riverside; his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on July 25, 1999, the highest honor in Boy Scouts;

Representative Sullivan

Gladys Silveira, her retirement after 12 years of dedicated service on the Middletown School Committee; Representatives Callahan and Long

Timothy A. Brusseau, Jr., Boy Scouts of America, his outstanding achievement of attaining Eagle Scout on June 13, 1999; Representative Scott

Patrick Moran, his participation in the 1999-2000 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program; Representative Thompson

Mr. Dominic Cavalloro, the joyous of his 70th birthday on June 6, 1999;

Representative Lima

The Concrete Canoe Student Team Members, winning the University of Rhode Island Regional Concrete Canoe Championships for the fourth consecutive year;

Representatives Knickle and Kelley

Elizabeth Malley, your graduation from the Community College of Rhode Island with an Associate Degree in Arts and Human Services on June 5, 1999;

Speaker Harwood

The following individuals for their outstanding and immeasurable commitment to community service: Missy Meo; Robert Meo; Jean Meo; and, Christopher Meo;

Representative Lowe

Richard Masso, the joyous celebration of his 40th birthday on June 10, 1959-1999;

Representative Inman

Michael J. Cavanaugh, the joyous celebration of his 40th birthday on June 23, 1959-1999; Representative Inman

Christopher A. Heyr, Troop 112, Charlestown, your outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 13, 1999; Representative Kennedy

Thomas C. Foley, Troop 2, Misquamicut, your outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 11, 1999; Representative Kennedy

Scott J. Morey, Troop 1, Hope Valley, your outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 13, 1999; Representative Kennedy

John T. Duell, Troop 1, Hope Valley, your outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 4, 1999; Representative Kennedy

Jonathan Daniel Anderson and Michelle Ann Manfredi, your vows of holy matrimony and beginning your life as husband and wife on June 26, 1999;

Representative Kennedy

Kenneth and Angelina Swain, the joyous occasion of the birth of your son Brandon Michael Swain on March 24, 1997; Representative Kennedy

Joyce Gallant, the momentous and glorious celebration of your 50th birthday on May 26, 1999; Representative Kennedy

The following individuals on their graduation from the Cumberland Police Department Citizen Police Academy on June 2, 1999: Joseph Samek, Jr.; Bret Smith; Steven Pandolfi; Virginia Loynds; Glen Hogan; Paul Fiosy; Jennifer Foisy; Nuno Figuerido; David Ferguson; Beatrice Ferguson; George Chalhoub; Marjorie Boyce; and, Linda Boyce;

Representative Reilly

The Most Reverend Adrian L. Dionne, the joyous celebration of the 50th anniversary of his Ordination; Representative Winfield

Nicole R. Morin, Mount St. Charles Academy, your achievement in being named Valedictorian of the graduating class of 1999; Representative Menard

Stacey Gebler, Westerly High School, your achievement in being named Salutatorian of the graduating class of 1999; Representatives Lewiss and Thompson

James R. Giddings, Westerly High School, your achievement in being named Salutatorian of the graduating class of 1999; Representatives Lewiss and Thompson

Anthony Frank Alessio, Westerly High School, your achievement in being named Valedictorian of the graduating class of 1999; Representatives Lewiss and Thompson

Jan Freeborn, her retirement after 30 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the Town of East Greenwich; Speaker Harwood

Patti Danielson, being elected as the State President of the Rhode Island Association of Ladies Emblem Clubs of Rhode Island and for her outstanding service to the East Providence Emblem Club #428 and to the Association; Representative Coelho

Michelle Coppola, being elected State Representative for District 71 for North Providence High School Student Government; Representative Corvese

The following individuals from Glen Hills Elementary School, attaining 1st Place Skit Competition at the 14th Annual Future Problem Solving Bowl: Erica Gillheeney; Dania Schnell; Robert Matteson; and, Mathieu Whitman; Representative Montanaro

Patrick Hanley, Glen Hills Elementary School, attaining 2nd Place Skit Competition and 1st Place Team Competition at the 14th Annual Future Problem Solving Bowl;

Representative Montanaro

Shayla Cacchiotti, Glen Hills Elementary School, attaining 2nd Place Skit Competition and 1st Place Individual Level Competition at the 14th Annual Future Problem Solving Bowl; Representative Montanaro

Megan Grecelius, Glen Hills Elementary School, attaining 2nd Place Skit Competition and 1st Place Team Competition at the 14th Annual Future Problem Solving Bowl; Representative Montanaro

Timothy Durigan, Glen Hills Elementary School, attaining 2nd Place Scenario, 2nd Place Skit Competition and 1st Place Team Competition at the 14th Annual Future Problem Solving Bowl; Representative Montanaro

Kathryn D'Aloisio, Glen Hills Elementary School, attaining 3rd Place Scenario, 2nd Place Skit Competition and 1st Place Team Competition at the 14th Annual Future Problem Solving State Bowl; Representative Montanaro

Gregory Norigian, Troop 6, Cranston, his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 2, 1999; Representatives Jacquard and Garabedian

Mary G. Scorpio, the joyous and momentous occasion of her 90th birthday on June 12, 1999; Representative Garabedian

Kenneth R. Fratti, Troop 3, Pawtucket, his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 12, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Eric J. Fratti, Troop 3, Pawtucket, his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 12, 1999; Speaker Harwood

John R. McCaughey, Troop 3, Pawtucket, his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 12, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Benjamin A. Sweigart, Troop 3, Pawtucket, his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 12, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Jean-Paul Dujardin, Troop 3, Pawtucket, his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 12, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Audra Criscione, receiving the Gold Award from the Girl Scouts of America and for her creating a handicapped fishing pier in Narragansett;

Representative Kelley

Joshua Aaron Rosen, Troop 44, South Kingstown, his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 13, 1999, and for constructing the John Andrew Sisson Shelter in the Aquapaug Scout Reservation; Representative Kelley

Matthew Papino, Boy Scouts of America, his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 2, 1999; Representative Jacquard

Elaine M. Lee, your enthusiastic leadership that enabled Tiverton to acquire Weetamoo Woods as open space forever; Representatives Amaral and Quick

Sigrid Schaffroth; her 35 years of dedicated service to the South Kingstown School Department; Representative Kelley

Alfreda Piegelbeck; her 31 1/2 years of dedicated service to the South Kingstown School Department; Representative Kelley

Frances Gamble; her 31 years of dedicated service to the South Kingstown School Department; Representative Kelley

Randy Collins; his 32 years of dedicated service to the South Kingstown School Department; Representative Kelley

Carol Anderheggen; her 28 years of dedicated service to the South Kingstown School Department; Representative Kelley

Seth T. Merkel, Troop 2, Misquamicut; his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on July 11, 1999; Representative Lewiss

Lisa Minatt Park and Jae Young Chona; the joyous and momentous occasion of their Marriage on May 29, 1999; Representative Farrell

Robert A. A. Conti; the joyous celebration of his 50th Birthday "Keep on Rocking"; Representative Farrell

Valerie "Morgan" Addison; receiving the University of Rhode Island Staff Excellent Award on May 23, 1999; Representative Benson

Rhode Island Deaf Senior Citizen's Inc.; the joyous occasion of their 15th Anniversary; Representative Smith

Eric Lincoln, LaSalle Academy; being elected as a Liberal Leader for Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Sonya Wilson, Woonsocket High School; being elected as a Leader Alternate for Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Matt Tarpy, Lincoln High School; being elected as a Leader Alternate for Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Luke Sisak, Mount St. Charles High School; being elected as a Liberal Whip for Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Michelle Coppola, North Providence High School; being elected as a Liberal Leader for Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Daniel McHugh, Lincoln High School; being elected as a Conservative Leader for Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Christopher Bizzacco, North Providence High School; being elected as a Conservative Leader for Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

James Werdoloski, North Providence High School; being elected as a Conservative Whip for Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

John Mycroft, Bishop Hendricken High School; being elected as a Conservative Whip for Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

The following individuals, Rocky Hill High School; your participation in the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999: Caroline Carney, Anthony Pastore, Ethan Davey and, Elisa Vitalo; Speaker Harwood

Martha Lin, Lincoln High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Finance committee as a chairperson for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Alanzo Williams, Coventry High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Finance Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Adam St. Germain, St. Raphael Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Finance Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Matt Miller, St. Raphael Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Finance Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Ron Castolone, North Providence High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Finance Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Megan Morin, North Providence High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Finance Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999;

Speaker Harwood

Matthew R. Kucharski, Boy Scouts of America; the outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 6, 1999; Representative Benoit

George and Simone Goudreau; the joyous and momentous occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; Representative Benoit

William Moskowski, Exeter-West Greenwich High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Judiciary Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Ann Scrdakowski, Chariho Regional High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Judiciary Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Chris Burgess, Chariho Regional High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Judiciary Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Alicia Little, South Kingstown High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Judiciary Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Sam Fox, South Kingstown High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Judiciary Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Alicia DeMoranville, Classical High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Judiciary Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Noah Deignan, Chariho Regional High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Judiciary Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Tim Crothers, Chariho Regional High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Judiciary Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Scott Avedision; your many years of dedication and devoted service to the Rhode Island State House and to the Republican Caucus and Staff; Members of the House Minority Caucus

Gary S. Turner, Boy Scouts of America; his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 6, 1999; Representative Benoit

Michael W. Minot, Boy Scouts of American; his outstanding achievement of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout on June 6, 1999; Representative Benoit

Jeremy Licht, LaSalle Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving on the finance Committee as chairperson for Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Martha Trimbu, Cranston West High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Finance Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999;

Speaker Harwood

Bianca Carpentier, Cranston West High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Finance Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999;

Speaker Harwood

Grant Brown, Wheeler School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Finance Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999;

Speaker Harwood

Chris Cicchiciclli, Wheeler School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Finance Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999;

Speaker Harwood

Christopher Cinicri, Bishop Hendricken High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Finance Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Robert McNaugh, Toll Gate High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Finance Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Gary Thompson, Toll Gate High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Finance Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Francis Toussaint, St. Raphael Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Finance Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Briana Masterson, St. Raphael Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Finance Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Shannon Woods, Portsmouth High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Finance Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Kathleen Fuller; the joyous occasion of her graduation from Wheaton College on May 22, 1999; Representative Henseler

David R. Groccia, Co-State Coordinator; your participation in making the Model Legislature Day a success on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Steven S. Ruscito, Co-State Coordinator; your participation in making the Model Legislature Day a success on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Steven Sieczkiewicz, Prout High School; being elected as Chief Clerk for Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Joseph McBurney, LaSalle Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Judiciary Committee as chairperson for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999;

Speaker Harwood

Alexis Greenan, St. Mary's Academy, being elected as a delegate and serving on the Judiciary Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Elizabeth LaPlante, St. Mary's Academy; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Judiciary Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999; Speaker Harwood

Iffy Egbuniwe, Wheeler School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Judiciary Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999;

Speaker Harwood

Rob Pirraglia, Wheeler School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Judiciary Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999;

Speaker Harwood

Adam Reale, Bishop Hendricken High School; Wheeler School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Judiciary Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999;

Speaker Harwood

Rebecca Zisserson, Cranston West High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Judiciary Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999;

Speaker Harwood

Mark Ryan, Prout High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Judiciary Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999;

Speaker Harwood

William Gardner, Prout High School; being elected as a delegate and serving on the Judiciary Committee for the Model Legislature Day on April 10, 1999;

Speaker Harwood

The following individuals, Lincoln High School; being named to the National Honor Society and to the Rhode Island Honor Society: Andrew Bonin; Billy Fratelli; and, Sarah Poulin;

Representative Winfield

The following individuals, Lincoln High School; being named to the National Honor Society and to the Rhode Island Honor Society: Bradford Booth; Lisa Catallozzi; Jason Clavet; Michael Crawford; Denise Desmarais; Liza Eleoff; Nathan English; Amy Guertin; Cara Guida; Ahsim Khan; Catherine Lavallee; Martha Lin; Kristen McManus; Colleen Guida; Jeffrey Mercer; Jean Resnevic; Andrew Shannahan; Tyler Sliney; and, Esteban Velez;

Representative Barr

The following individuals, Lincoln High School; being named to the National Honor Society and to the Rhode Island Honor Society: Paul Jarosz; Aimee Walsh; and, Cheryl Novak;

Representatives Barr, Menard, Winfield and Vieira

The following individuals, Lincoln High School; being named to the National Honor Society and to the Rhode Island Honor Society: Stacey DiPalma; Tracy Marien; Brandon Michaud; and, Jenny Wu;

Representative Menard

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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