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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

CONGRATULATING AND RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF

THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE ANNUAL RHODE

ISLAND CIVICS DAY AND CELEBRATING THEIR AWARD-WINNING ACHIEVEMENT

     Introduced By: Senators Euer, Dimitri, Sosnowski, Rogers, Urso, Raptakis, Appollonio,
McKenney, Felag, and Zurier

     Date Introduced: June 10, 2026

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, On May 22, 2026, Generation Citizen New England hosted its annual in-

person Rhode Island Civics Day at the Rhode Island State House, gathering nearly 200 civic-

minded middle and high school students to act as community problem solvers and changemakers;

and

     WHEREAS, This historic occasion marked the very first year that Thompson Middle

School participated in the Generation Citizen programming and proudly sent its students to the

State House to engage with state leaders and present their community-based civics projects; and

     WHEREAS, Under the exceptional leadership, guidance, and dedication of their teacher,

Tara Mello, the students of Thompson Middle School embraced the principles of experiential

civics education, effectively preparing themselves to meet the civic literacy proficiency

requirements of our State; and

     WHEREAS, The outstanding caliber of Thompson Middle School's debut participation

was highlighted by a student team winning the prestigious Top Middle School Award for their

project, demonstrating extraordinary initiative and community vision; and

     WHEREAS, The specific projects and the exemplary students who participated in Rhode

Island Civics Day include:

"Turning an Empty Space into a Community Place" (Winner of the Top Middle

School Project): Jadaleis Capo, David Plowden, and Liliana Pullice; and

"School Substance Abuse Program": Jayden Clarke, Olivia Jimenez, and Teagan

Worthen; and

"Student Voice -- Creating an 8th Grade Student Council": Bailee Martinelli,

Alondra Molina, and Yasmelyn Ramirez; and

"Improving School Lunches": Alissia Flores-Pulsone, Bishop Hazard, and Joshua

Marrero; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby heartily congratulates

the students of Thompson Middle School and their teacher, Tara Mello, for their inspiring

participation in the 2026 Rhode Island Civics Day and celebrates the Top Middle School Award

recipients for their exceptional work; 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 Thompson Middle School Teacher, Tara Mello,

and the Principal of Thompson Middle School.

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