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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

HONORING AND RECOGNIZING EMILY SANTERRE FOR BEING NAMED MISS

IRELAND IN THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE IN WEST WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Senators Burke, LaMountain, Murray, Felag, Rogers, Euer, Zurier,
Acosta, Ujifusa, and Lauria

     Date Introduced: March 18, 2025

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, The State of Rhode Island takes great pride in celebrating the rich Irish

heritage and traditions that have contributed to the cultural fabric of our state and nation; and

     WHEREAS, St. Patrick's Day is a time-honored occasion that brings communities

together in joyous celebration, and the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade serves as a meaningful

tribute to Irish culture, history, and contributions to society; and

     WHEREAS, Emily Santerre has been selected as Miss Ireland for the West Warwick St.

Patrick's Day Parade, an honor that recognizes her outstanding character, leadership, and

embodiment of Irish heritage and pride; and

     WHEREAS, Emily Santerre's selection as Miss Ireland reflects her dedication to

community service, cultural appreciation, and her role as a positive representative of Irish-

American traditions; and

     WHEREAS, Her participation in the parade as Miss Ireland is a testament to her

commitment to celebrating and preserving the values and spirit of the Irish community in Rhode

Island; and

     WHEREAS, Emily, a distinguished member of the graduating class of 2025, has

consistently demonstrated outstanding academic achievement as a member of the National Honor

Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and the Spanish Honor Society, while also holding leadership roles

such as Treasurer in both the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta; and

     WHEREAS, Emily has excelled in athletics as a multi-sport athlete in soccer, basketball,

and track and field, serving as a team captain in each sport, achieving multiple all-division and

all­academic honors, and playing a key role in securing state and class championships, including

setting a school record in pole vaulting at 9'0"; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby extends its

congratulations and best wishes to Emily Santerre on this prestigious recognition and commend

her for her contributions to the community; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That this Senate hereby honors and recognizes Emily Santerre for being

named Miss Ireland in the St. Patrick's Day Parade and extends sincere appreciation for her

dedication to Irish heritage and community pride; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Emily Santerre and her family.

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