HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS

Introduced By:
Representatives Kazarian, and Chippendale

Date Introduced:
May 12, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House that certain persons and organizations
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are deserving of commendation; and
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Lawrence John Glynn; the joyous and momentous occasion of your 100th Birthday on
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May 13, 2026, and recognizing your honorable and faithful service to the United States of
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America during WWII at the Naval Air Station in Charlestown, Rhode Island;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Edgewood Yacht Club; celebrating the 138th Commissioning Day on May 16, 2026, of
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the Edgewood Yacht Club;
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Representative McNamara
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Viola Lanza; the joyous and momentous occasion of celebrating a Happy 100th Birthday
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on May 7, 2026;
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Representative Corvese
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Meredith Martino, Executive Director, Women in Government; your efforts leading the
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conference on Women in Government for Rhode Island elected officials and your continued
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mission to empower women state legislators;
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Representative Diaz
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Amy Moran, Valarie Lawson, Margaret Brassard, Sandie Gauthier, Rama Subramanian,
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Louise Paiva, Shannon Massaroco, Jenny Chacon, Lee Amore, Claudine Taylor, Catherine
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Moniz, Dr. Sandra Forand; the distinguished honor of being recognized as a Remarkable Woman
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as part of Women’s History Month for lifting your community, leading with purpose, clearing a

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path for others and the impact you make every day;
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Representatives Boylan, Kazarian, Dawson, Furtado
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Grayson Sylvaria, Kickemuit Middle School Wrestling; the outstanding athletic
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achievement of winning the 2025-2026 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Middle School
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Wrestling State Championship in the 70 lb. Weight Class;
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Representatives Speakman, Donovan and Knight
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Kingstown Corrente, Kickemuit Middle School Wrestling; the outstanding athletic
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achievement of winning the 2025-2026 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Middle School
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Wrestling State Championship in the 150 lb. Weight Class;
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Representatives Speakman, Donovan and Knight
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Lillian Perlin, Kickemuit Middle School Wrestling; the outstanding athletic achievement
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of winning the 2025-2026 Rhode Island League Middle School Wrestling State Championship in
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the 123 lb. Weight Class;
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Representatives Speakman, Donovan and Knight
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Thea Jackson, Mount Hope High School Girls Indoor Track; your outstanding
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achievements at the 2025-2026 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Track & Field Girls Indoor
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Track Championships and being Individuals State Champion in the Long Jump, High Jump and
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55-meter events;
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Representatives Speakman, Donovan and Knight
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Gaspee Days Committee; Gaspee Days Proclamation Day Ceremony on May 17, 2026
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recognizing and celebrating the 1772 burning of the British ship HMS Gaspee and the beginning
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of Rhode Island’s Independence;
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Representative McNamara
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Astrid Jhonnieli Santos Adames, Classic High School; the outstanding achievement and
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distinguished honor of being named 2026 Poetry Out Loud Rhode Island State Champion;
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Representative Biah
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Leah Goodwin, Valedictorian, North Smithfield High School Class of 2026; the
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outstanding academic achievement and distinguished honor of being named Valedictorian of the
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North Smithfield High School Class of 2026;
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Representative Newberry
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Emerson Deschene, Salutatorian, North Smithfield High School Class of 2026; the
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outstanding academic achievement and distinguished honor of being named Salutatorian of the
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North Smithfield High School Class of 2026;
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Representative Newberry

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John Golato, State of Rhode Island; your retirement after many years of dedicated and
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faithful service to the people of the State of Rhode Island as a Supervisor for the Rhode Island
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Department of Transportation Materials Standards and Compliance;
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Speaker Shekarchi
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Donovan Conway, Holden Lambert, Kimberly Hickey, Scott Nicoll, Adelaide Smith,
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Sanford Trachtenberg, Khadija Kouraj, Lorelei Archambault, Connor Olick, Zoe Gaitanis,
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Lincoln High School Class of 2026; the outstanding academic achievement and distinguished
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honor of being named a Lincoln High Schol Class of 2026 Top Ten Student;
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Representative Ackerman
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Los Primos Meat Market Butcher Shop; celebrating the joyous occasion of the Grand
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Opening on April 11, 2026 of the Los Primos Meat Market Butcher Shop at 330 Broad Street in
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Providence, Rhode Island;
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Representative Diaz
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West Warwick Welding; the distinguished honor of receiving the Rhode Island
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Manufacturers Association 2026 Henry D. Sharpe Award for your leadership, innovation and
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contributions to manufacturing excellence in Rhode Island;
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Representative Casey
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Steve Ilmrud, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence; the distinguished honor of receiving
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the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association 2026 Al Lubrano MVP Award for your leadership,
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innovation and contributions to manufacturing excellence in Rhode Island;
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Representative Casey
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Ronald A. Fasano, Fasano Corporation, Inc.; the distinguished honor of receiving the
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Rhode Island Manufacturers Association 2026 Next-Gen Leadership Award for your leadership,
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innovation and contributions to manufacturing excellence in Rhode Island;
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Representative Casey
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Nicholas Jones, ChemArt; the distinguished honor of receiving the Rhode Island
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Manufacturers Association 2026 Manufacturing Innovation Award for your leadership,
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innovation and contributions to manufacturing excellence in Rhode Island;
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Representative Casey
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Atlantic Paper & Supply; the distinguished honor of receiving the Rhode Island
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Manufacturers Association 2026 Partner of the Year Award for your leadership, innovation and
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contributions to manufacturing excellence in Rhode Island;
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Representative Casey
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David A. Brown, Whittet-Higgins Company; the distinguished honor of receiving the

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Rhode Island Manufacturers Association 2026 Chairman’s Award for your leadership, innovation
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and contributions to manufacturing excellence in Rhode Island;
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Representative Casey
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Benjamin White, Taco; the distinguished honor of receiving the Rhode Island
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Manufacturers Association 2026 President’s Award for your leadership, innovation and
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contributions to manufacturing excellence in Rhode Island;
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Representative Casey
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Oluwatosin Adebayo Agbebaku, Riley Amaral, Jayden Baptista, Lacey Campano,
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Cristina Castro Pablo, Elayna Cilam, Maimouna Saly Clermont, Abigail Costantino, Abigail Ean,
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Giorgio Gallo, Brianna Garcia, Michael Gomes, Cadence Graves, Gurkirat Grewal, Ava
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Hannagan, Styve Hilaire, Manuel Jimon, Nicholas Karageorgos, Kaithlyn Kloc, Gianni Limoges,
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Marc Matinaro, Jaylin Martinez, Kethia Masupa, Leah Matamoros, Edllianie Mejia Colon,
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Furkan Mucu, Gygy Mulilikwa, Janessa Ortiz, Vera Oyetayo, Jhardene Redwood, Isabella
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Rivera, Leah Severino, Eleni Sosa, Lucia St. Germain, Camila Toribio, Irilys Torres Morales,
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Adrienne Vallee, Khiara Vazquez, Jordan Vieira, North Providence High School; your dedication
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representing the core values of integrity. Citizenship, service, and leadership as a member of the
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North Providence High School 2026 Air Force JROTC;
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Representatives Corvese, Hull, and O’Brien
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Rylan Borostti, Juliet Cannon, Jackson Casimiro, Connor Dumas, Marcus Landry, Robert
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Mitchell, Scouting America Pack 1, Diamond Hill; the prestigious honor of receiving the “Arrow
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of Light Award” for your commitment and dedication to preparing yourself for crossing over
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from the Cub Scouts to Scouting America and embarking on a new journey in Scouting;
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Representative Marszalkowski
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William F. Kerrigan; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 95th Birthday on
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April 11, 2026;
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Representative Brien
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Mount Hope High School Boys Swim Team; the outstanding athletic achievement of
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winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Swimming 2025-2026 Division III State
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Championship;
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Representatives Speakman, Donovan and Knight
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Liam Cannon, Murali Mani, John Shunney, Steve Vongsiri; your commitment to
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promoting the enjoyment of table tennis, serving all ages, abilities, and backgrounds for the
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people of the State of Rhode Island as a member of the Rhode Island Table Tennis Association;
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Representative Hopkins

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Mount Hope High School Gymnastics Team; the outstanding athletic achievement of
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winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Gymnastics 2025-2026 Division I State
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Championship;
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Representatives Speakman, Donovan and Knight
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Mount Hope High Boys Basketball Team; the outstanding athletic achievement of
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winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Basketball 2025-2026 Division II State
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Championship;
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Representatives Speakman, Donovan and Knight
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Kenny Andreozzi, Mount Hope High School Wrestling; the outstanding athletic
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achievement of being the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Wrestling 2025-2026 JV State
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Champion;
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Representatives Speakman, Donovan and Knight
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Charles Akmakjian, Army (Korea), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Manuel Almieda Jr., Army (Vietnam), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Donato Bozzuto, Air Force (Vietnam), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Clarence M. Butler Jr., Army (Vietnam), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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John Capelli, Air Force (Vietnam), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode

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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Joseph Cichon Jr., Army (Vietnam), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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George Cottrell, Army (Korea), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Jerald DeMello, Army (Vietnam), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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William Dias, Army (Vietnam), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Edward Fazio, Army (Vietnam), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Roger Ferland, Marines (Okinawa), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Michael T. Halley, Army (Vietnam), United States; the distinguished honor of your

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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Ralph Jasparro, Army (Vietnam), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Edward Laferriere, Army (Vietnam), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Dennis Langlois, Marine (Vietnam), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Joseph Mignanelli, US Navy (WWII), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Kevin McEntee, Army (Vietnam), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Robert Pepper, Army (Vietnam), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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John Ribeiro, Navy (WWII), United States; the distinguished honor of your participation
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in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode Island Fire
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Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Frank Rodrigues, Navy (Guantanamo), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Ralph A. Ruggiano Jr., Navy (Vietnam), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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William Walsh, Army (Vietnam), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Stephen Willkomm, Army (Vietnam), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Joseph Warzycha III, Marine, United States; the distinguished honor of your participation
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in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode Island Fire
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Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Ronald Strunz, Army (Panama), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Michael Bozzi, RIAir Nat’l Guard, United States; the distinguished honor of your

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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Daniel Bubier, Army (Korea 1977-80), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Tami Iavarone, Navy, United States; the distinguished honor of your participation in the
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“RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode Island Fire Chief’s
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Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Francis Lafferty, Army (Vietnam), United States; the distinguished honor of your
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participation in the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode
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Island Fire Chief’s Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of
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America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Lois Ellen Bailey, Navy, United States; the distinguished honor of your participation in
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the “RI250 Honor Flight” sponsored by the RI250 Commission and the Rhode Island Fire Chief’s
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Association for your dedicated and faithful service to the United States of America;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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George Hunold, Electric Boat; your retirement after nearly 5 decades of dedicated and
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faithful service, contributing skills, commitment and pride to an industry that is important to
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Rhode Island and the United States of America;
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Representative Casimiro
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Sophia Aguilar, Jianni J. Amaral, Katherine Bailey, Cristian Barrios, Lianna Barros,
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Annina M. Bassig, Norah E. Benedict, Capri N. Castosa, Blake M. Douglas, Madison A. Eddins,
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Santino D. Folco, Giulietta Godbout, Isaiah V. Jackson, Annabelle Janton, Emmerson Langevin,
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Joseph Masseur, Milania Peluso, Jack Peterson, Cianna S. Rosario, Amaya A. Sanzaro, Brayden
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M. Sweeney, Olivia Toepfer, Lilliana R. Zarcaro, Kallie G. Zuena, Immaculate Conception
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Catholic Regional School; the outstanding achievement of being the first class to graduate and
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complete CPR Certification and your commitment to develop the skills and confidence to respond
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to life-threatening emergencies;

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Speaker Shekarchi
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Scott Hope DAV National Service Director and National DAV AUX Austin Blanton
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(Chaplain); Disable American Veterans; the honor of your visit to the State of Rhode Island and
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the RI DAV Convention and your faithful service as a member of the United States Armed Forces
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and your commitment to the Disabled American Veterans and our beloved heroes;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Wicked Tulips Flower Farm; the joyous and momentous occasion of the Grand Opening
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and Ribbon Cutting of Wicked Tulips Flower Farm located at 140 Exeter Road in the Town of
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North Kingstown;
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Representative Craven
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Chief Daniel Marcinko, Cranston Fire Department; your retirement after 36 years of
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faithful service and dedication to the preservation of life and property from fire and other
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disasters for the people of the City of Cranston, Rhode Island;
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Representative Paplauskas
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Crystal Bozigian, Teacher, North Providence High School; the distinguished honor of
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receiving the 19th Annual Susan B. Wilson Civic Award Grand Prize for your outstanding effort
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in teaching students about democracy and the importance of civic engagement in building a
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vibrant society;
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Representatives Corvese and Hull
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Antonetta Riccioti; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 100th Birthday on
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April 26, 2026;
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Representative Felella
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Bristol Train of Artillery; celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Bristol Train of
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Artillery and recognizing the dedication to preserving our military heritage through education,
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historical accuracy and community engagement;
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Representatives Donovan and Speakman
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Head Coach Doug Haynes, Assistant Coach Derrick Campbell, Genesis McNeill, Emma
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Harding, Emily Morgan, Charlize Romero, Sydney Waitekus, Qiana Sumner, Meleeya Robbins,
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Victoria Wikerson, Ella Johnson, Parisa Monteiro, Natalyah Williams, Layla Perry; CCRI
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Women's Basketball Team; the outstanding achievement of winning the NJCAA Region XXI
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Championship with an undefeated 14-0 record in regional play, 22-3 overall record and
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appearance in the NJCAA Division III National Tournament;
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Representative Felix
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Head Coach Doug Haynes, CCRI Women's Basketball Team; the outstanding

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achievement and distinguished honor of being named for the fifth consecutive season as the
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NJCAA East District Coach of the Year;
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Representative Felix
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Madeline Szepesi, Public Affairs Officer, Brianna King, Public Affairs Officer, Savannah
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Stewart, Honor Guard, Isaac Recinos, Honor Guard, Robert Johnson, Honor Guard, Ryan Bailey,
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Honor Guard, Nicholas Sargent, Honor Guard, Christopher Avalos, Honor Guard, Kaylee Gault,
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Choir, Hiley Carr, Choir, Benjamin Dussault, Choir, Patrick Donaldson, Trumpet, Chad J. Abel,
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CPO, USN, Ret, Senior Naval Science Intructor, Coventry High School NJROTC; the distinction
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and honor of your participation in the Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration at the Rhode Island
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State House on March 27, 2026;
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Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro
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Jacob D. Fontes, Troop 6 Bristol/Warren; the distinction and honor of attaining the rank
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of Eagle Scout in the Boy Schouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the values
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of Scouting, Character, Citizenship and Fitness;
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Representatives Speakman, Donovan and Knight
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Deadbeats Providence; the joyous and momentous occasion of Deadbeats Providence
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celebrating 3 years in Providence, Rhode Island;
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Representative Morales
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Tortilleria El Guate; the joyous and momentous occasion of the Grand Opening of
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Tortilleria El Guate on Atwells Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island;
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Representative Morales
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The Castle Chimney; the joyous and momentous occasion of the Grand Opening of The
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Castle Chimney on Chalkstone Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island;
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Representative Morales
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Frank Olean Center; the joyous and momentous occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the
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Frank Olean Center and your continued mission to provide personalized guidance and support for
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children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities;
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Representative Azzinaro
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Anderson Ballesteros; your visit to the State of Rhode Island and your contributions to
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the arts as well as the Colombian community;
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Representatives Alzate and Giraldo
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Amaris Garcia; the distinguished honor of being named the Honorable Mention Prize
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winner of the 19th annual Susan B. Wilson Civic Award;
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Center for Mediation & Collaboration Rhode Island; your 30 years of outstanding and
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dedicated service to train, educate and mediate in order to empower Rhode Islanders to resolve
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conflicts;
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Representatives Caldwell and Batista
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Rene Marcel Lafayette; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday and
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best wishes for a year of health, happiness and many wonderful memories;
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Representative Kennedy
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Nancy N. Toby; the joyous and momentous occasion of celebrating a Happy 70th
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Birthday on April 22, 2026;
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Representative Biah
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Moses Obessco Sackor; the joyous and momentous occasion of celebrating a Happy 60th
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Birthday on April 25, 2026;
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Representative Biah
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Bryan Monteiro, Owner, Ollie's Pub; the joyous and momentous occasion of celebrating
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the Grand Re-opening of Ollies Pub located at 941 West Shore Road in the city of Warwick;
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Representative Hopkins
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Donald Burke, Woonsocket Elks, Lodge # 850; the distinguished honor of being named
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to the prestigious position of Exaulted Ruler of the Woonsocket Elks, Lodge # 850;
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Representative Phillips
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Barrington Little League; celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Barrington Little League
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and recognizing the commitment to implant the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty,
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courage and respect;
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Representatives Boylan and Knight
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John Sharkey, President, Lincoln Little League; celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the
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Lincoln Little League and recognizing the commitment to implant the ideals of good
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sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect;
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Representatives Ackerman, Constantino and Shallcross Smith
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Dave Talan, Elmwood Little League; your 50 years of dedicated and faithful service to
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getting children active, building self-confidence, teamwork and life skills in a safe, fun and
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inclusive environment;
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Representative Slater
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The Center for Early Learning Professionals; the joyous and momentous occasion of your
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open house and supporting Rhode Island's childhood community and offering innovative
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professional development to better serve the children in your care;

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Representative Shallcross Smith
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Michael Nolan, Advisor, Model Legislature Club of Coventry High School; your hard
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work and outstanding commitment to the students of Coventry High School to increase civic
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engagement, creating their own bill to present them to the State House learning more about
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politics and having debates;
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Representatives Read and Noret
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Gregory Kortick, Advisor, Model Legislature Club of West Warwick High School; your
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hard work and outstanding commitment to the students of West Warwick High School to increase
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civic engagement, creating their own bill to present them to the State House learning more about
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politics and having debates;
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Representatives Read and Noret
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Dr. Hans Scholl; your outstanding commitment and tireless advocacy and dedication to
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fighting climate change here in Rhode Island;
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Representative Boylan
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Kart Wadensten, CEO, VIBCO Vibrators, Inc.; the distinguished honor of being named
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the recipient of the 2026 Rhode Island Rhode Island Small Business Person of the Year Award as
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part of Small Business Week;
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Representatives Phillips, Brien and Casey
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Marcia Blount, President/CFO, Julie Blount, Executive Vice President, Blount Boats; the
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distinguished honor of being named the recipient of the 2026 Rhode Island Rhode Island & New
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England Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business Award as part of Small Business Week;
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Representatives Phillips, Brien and Casey
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Jessica Mello, Assistant Vice President/Loan Officer, Community Investment
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Corporation; the distinguished honor of being named the recipient of the 2026 Rhode Island
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Rhode Island & New England Financial Services Champion Award as part of Small Business
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Week;
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Representatives Phillips, Brien and Casey
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Lancelot Pinnock, Founder - Design Engineer, Dana Pinnock, CEO, Hideaway Solutions
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LLC; the distinguished honor of being named the recipient of the 2026 Rhode Island Rhode
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Island Manufacturer Award as part of Small Business Week;
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Representatives Phillips, Brien and Casey
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Jennifer McCabe, Owner, Cookie Chow; the distinguished honor of being named the
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recipient of the 2026 Rhode Island Rhode Island Homebased Small Business Award as part of
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Representatives Phillips, Brien and Casey
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Julia Girman, Owner/Operator, JG Fitness & Performance; the distinguished honor of
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being named the recipient of the 2026 Rhode Island Rhode Island Microenterprise Award as part
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of Small Business Week;
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Representatives Phillips, Brien and Casey
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Abby Antwi, Co-Founder, Akos Antwi, Co-Founder, Revive Therapeutic Services; the
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distinguished honor of being named the recipient of the 2026 Rhode Island
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Rhode Island Woman-Owned Small Business Award as part of Small Business Week;
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Representatives Phillips, Brien and Casey
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Amanda Mottola, Faith Driven CEO, Otraswag; the distinguished honor of being named
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the recipient of the 2026 Rhode Island Rhode Island Joseph G.E. Knight Award for
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Entrepreneurial Excellence Award as part of Small Business Week;
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Representatives Phillips, Brien and Casey
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Maureen Ewing, Director, Rhode Island Department of State Business Services Division;
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the distinguished honor of being named the recipient of the 2026 Rhode Island District Director
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Award as part of Small Business Week;
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Representatives Phillips, Brien and Casey
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Paul Bourget; the distinguished honor of being named as the Knights of Columbus, RI
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State Council "Knight of the Year for the 202-2026 Fraternal Year";
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Representative Brien
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Kim Ann Barnes; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on June
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17, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Christopher Carter; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on June
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8, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Christine Lucille Clayton; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday
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on June 5, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Kathleen K. Debartolo; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on
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June 14, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Lori Falco; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on June 2, 2026;
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Donald Scot Gingerella; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on
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June 12, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Michael S. Miller; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on June
5
24, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Judith Ann O'Connell; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on
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June 2, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Candus Jane Reynolds; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on
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June 27, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Mary Anne Ruisi; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on June
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8, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Laurinda Jean Savona; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on
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June 15, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Laura Ann Scalise; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on June
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2, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Tammy J. Sheldon; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on June
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9, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Ronald P. Sherman; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on June
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14, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Kelly Eileen Shinners; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on
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June 5, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Cheryl Ann Thacker; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 65th Birthday on
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June 15, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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June 3, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Joseph Norman Ballata; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on
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June 23, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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James E. Borden; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on June
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25, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Lynn M. Cahoon; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on June
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5, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Roberta Callahan; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on June
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3, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Deborah Ann Findeisen; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on
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June 22, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Susan L. Gaccione; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on June
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27, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Ronald Leo Gagne; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on June
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3, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Judy Lynn Gerber; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on June
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30, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Edwrd R. Kasabuski; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on
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June 27, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Robert L. Lofton; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on June
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8, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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James D. McDade; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on June
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28, 2026;

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Representative Kennedy
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John A. Ottman; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on June
3
20, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Kathy A. Palmer; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on June 8,
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2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Douglas Robert Reese; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on
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June 26, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Laryl R. Riley; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on June 17,
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2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Pamela Lee Salimeno; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on
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June 17, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Paul C. Turcotte; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on June 8,
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2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Suzanne Marie Ventura; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on
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June 3, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Jeffrey J. Williard; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 70th Birthday on June
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25, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Susan M. Degregorio; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on
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June 22, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Elsie Jean Kelly; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on June
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30, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Patricia A. Lorenson; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on
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June 9, 2026;
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Linda M. Milkman; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on June
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21, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Donald M. Panciera, Jr.; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on
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June 19, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Paul Norman Searle; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on
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June 22, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Donald Francis Spencer; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on
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June 19, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Michelle Ann Williamson; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday
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on June 26, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Donald Ray Bergander; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 80th Birthday on
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June 9, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Wayne Thomas Fortune; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 80th Birthday on
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June 29, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Rosina Gabriele; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 80th Birthday on June
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30, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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James Edward Less; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 80th Birthday on
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June 17, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Jane Frances Manahan; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 80th Birthday on
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June 18, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Robert Miranda; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 80th Birthday on June
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13, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Carlyn I. Novello; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 80th Birthday on June

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18, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Jamie Twombly Brown; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 85th Birthday on
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June 17, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Theresa Ann Delicato; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 85th Birthday on
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June 2, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Esther E. Dumas; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 85th Birthday on June
10
14, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Barbara F. Wickwire; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 85th Birthday on
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June 16, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Patricia Louise Swan Collins; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 90th
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Birthday on June 17, 2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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Paul T. Cote; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 90th Birthday on June 7,
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2026;
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Representative Kennedy
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The joyous and momentous occasion of celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the William
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H. Hall Free Library, a trusted and cherished community resource in Edgewood;
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Representative McNamara
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The joyous and momentous occasion of the Grand re-opening and ribbon cutting of
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Windmoeller and Hoelscher Corporation on May 1, 2026, located at 23 New England Way in
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Lincoln, Rhode Island;
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Representative Shallcross Smith
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Jasper Bruins Slot, Parker Camelo, Arianna De Thomas, Lucas Duquette, Karen Johnson-
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Hoffman, Aaliyah Krause, Brandon Mota, Haylie Peacock, Abby Wager, G. Gait Davis, Dr.
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Marguerite Brown, Rhode Island College; the distinguished honor and outstanding and athletic
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achievement of receiving the Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives 2026
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Scholar-Athlete Award;
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Speaker Shekarchi
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Genesis McNeill, Andre Pires Barbosa, Mayah Santos, Abigail Stinnette, Sophia Valentini, Ken
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McDonald, Dan Lacorbiniere, Community College of Rhode Island; the distinguished honor and
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outstanding and athletic achievement of receiving the Speaker of the Rhode Island House of
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Representatives;
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Speaker Shekarchi
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Caralie Basuel, Kylie Bulinski, Jack Hopko, Keeyan ltejere, Nikki Fernando, Emma
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Larsh, Case Mankins, Nick Martin, Aidan O'Donovan, Sarah Yee, Rhonda Pacheco, Kelli Kidd,
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University of Rhode Island; the distinguished honor and outstanding and athletic achievement of
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receiving the Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives;
10
Speaker Shekarchi
11
The joyous and momentous occasion of the dedication of the Community Garen at Ocean
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State Community Wellness and celebrating the coming growing season;
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Representative Craven
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Colleen Daley Nndoye, Executive Director, Project Weber/RENEW; being honored at
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the Rhode Island State House for your outstanding work providing peer-led outreach, basic-needs
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support with medical and behavioral healthcare harm reduction and recovery support services;
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Representative Potter
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Denise Panichas, Samaritans of Rhode Island; your 25 years of distinguished service
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leading the Samaritans of Rhode Island and your commitment to free, anonymous access to
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volunteer supported programs;
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Representative Solomon
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Chicanos Car Club; you outstanding commitment and hard work on behalf of the State of
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Rhode Island;
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Representative Sanchez
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Erica Saccoccio; your outstanding commitment to The Early Education Empowerment
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Conference and bringing together owners, educators, administrators for breakthrough leadership,
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empowerment teams and thriving classrooms;
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Representative Shallcross Smith
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Annaka Moylan, Draevin Rodriguez, Joshua Rojas, Korra Luttrell, Luis Feliciano Batista,
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Mannan Chaudhary, Quinnlyn Vadenais, Raegan Ward, Za'hayrah Evans, Zachary Wescott,
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Abdriel Heredia, Adella Chaleunsouk, Bryan Faria Rosa, Gabriela Fernandez Furtado, Heidy
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Urquilla Lopez, Juaquin Rodriguez, Keryl Amboya Penafiel, Lucas Escobar Vigil, Obed Santos
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Baez, Patricia Borges Da Silva, Valentina Guette, Ambar Mejia Rodriguez, Beatriz De Amorin
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Fernandez, Ezabella Vieira, lzehinosen Okpoko, Karla Polanco Morales, Luis Bernal Portillo; the

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outstanding academic achievement of being named to The National junior Honor Society for your
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commitment to scholarship, leadership, service, character and citizenship;
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Representative Phillips
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Cumberland-Lincoln; the joyous and momentous occasion of
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celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Cumberland-Lincoln and your
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continued mission to enable young people to reach their full potential;
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Representatives Ackerman and Shallcross Smith
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IBEW Local 99 Electricians; your participation in National Apprenticeship Week
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assisting employers, apprentices, graduates, labor representatives and workforce partners host
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events to showcase the value of strengthening the workforce to meet industry needs;
11
Speaker Shekarchi
12
Nicholas Michael Edwards, Northeastern University; the outstanding academic
13
achievement of graduating from Northeastern University with a Masters Degree in Public
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Administration;
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Representative McEntee
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Frank J. Russo; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 80th Birthday on May 23,
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2026;
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Speaker Shekarchi
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Amy Greer, Esq., L'20, Associate Attorney, Dratel and Lewis; the distinguished honor of
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being named the recipient of the Alumni Champion Award by the Roger Williams University
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Law Champions of Justice;
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Speaker Shekarchi
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Josephine Lucier; the joyous and momentous occasion of celebrating a happy 100th
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Birthday on April 19, 2026;
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Representative Read
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Michael Richard; the outstanding accomplishment of completing the University of Rhode
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Island Master Gardener's program;
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Representative Shallcross Smith
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives hereby extends to the aforesaid persons
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and organizations its very best wishes on this memorable occasion and expresses the hope for
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continued good fortune; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is respectfully requested to
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transmit a properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.

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