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:
June 05, 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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Behnema Sirleaf, Mikm’ea Campbell, Taisa Tavares, Samuel Alexander; the outstanding
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achievement and distinguished honor of being inducted into the “2026 Pawtucket Teen Hall of
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Fame”;
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Representative Cruz
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Interim Superintendent Robert Mitchell, Barrington Public Schools; your outstanding
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service providing out schools and community with leadership during a period of transition and
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continued commitment to empowering all students so that they will have a positive impact in the
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future;
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Representatives Boylan and Knight
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Khalaf Alosman, Rayyan Azam, Olivia Costa, Madison Diehl, Emilia Duarte, Joseph
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Duquette, Jaiden Gomes, Jameson Hehir, Kayden Houlihan, Yolany Madrid, Carter Manni, Luca
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Morton, Madelyn Murphy, Moksh Patel, Jose Peralta-Locke, Ricardo Rodriguez, Khloe Santos,
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Richard Sylvia, Selbi Tevyaw, Jamal Veiga, Malish Vieira, Massiel Vilchez Calle, Fabiana
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Vizquerra Vilchez, Greenbush Elementary School; the outstanding academic achievement of your
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promotion from the 4th Grade at Greenbush Elementary School on June 15, 2026 Class of 2026;
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Representative Serpa
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Michael Aponte, Sebastian Bonney, Natalie Breard, Harper Danis, William Eghian, Ben
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Ferrara, Antony Garcia, Lillyana Gustafson, Adalyn Hamilton, Oliver Jacques, Olivia Legault,

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Nova LiBassi, Mason Mercier-DiMezza, Taneesha Nock, Eamon O’Neill, Jaxon Parent,
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Annabelle Rivera, Vilannie Rodriquez, Avery Silva, Dustin Stevens, Greenbush Elementary
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School; the outstanding academic achievement of your promotion from the 4th Grade at
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Greenbush Elementary School on June 15, 2026 Class of 2026;
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Representative Serpa
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Alyssa Adamonis, Amber Cetola, Quinten Emison, Brady Gribbin, Isaish Guy, Anthony
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Johnson, Autumn Lima, Larkin Longo, Liam Macari, Sebastian Norman, RJ Panneton, Ryleigh
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Pelletier, Griffin Raiche, Natalie Richards, Addelyn Servello, Jason Turcios, Avery Vang, Emma
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Wright, Greenbush Elementary School; the outstanding academic achievement of your promotion
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from the 4th Grade at Greenbush Elementary School on June 15, 2026 Class of 2026;
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Representative Serpa
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Olivia Anderson, Aubree Bianco, Kaylee Clark, Mason Cormier, Lorenzo, Damiano
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Lorenzo, Emmett Ellis, Lucy Ellis, Sam Ferrara, Jay Frechette, Jelis Gonzalez, Spencer Higgins,
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Violet Hunold-Vega, Quinn Kell, Arianna Lacross, Logan Lizarda, Francis McHale, Jameson
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Mizell, Aaron Pienda, Mya Robinson, Adeilys Ruiz Torres, Sophia Leah Veras, Greenbush
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Elementary School; the outstanding academic achievement of your promotion from the 4th Grade
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at Greenbush Elementary School on June 15, 2026 Class of 2026;
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Representative Serpa
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Zaiden Almeida, Colin Bodnaruk, Charlotte Camara, Gavin Downey, Steven Erban, John
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Garcia Moran, Isla Malinowski, Marie Christella Mantsounga, Linnea Massaro, Thomas
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McLaughlin, Daniel-Jose Meza, Domenic Ramaglia, Ariella Rodriguez, Ethan Rodriguez, Aiden
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Smith, Alexandria-Fil Ventigan, Liam Zaniewski, Greenbush Elementary School; the outstanding
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academic achievement of your promotion from the 4th Grade at Greenbush Elementary School on
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June 15, 2026 Class of 2026;
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Representative Serpa
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Hasim Munir, Brandol Paz, Richard Skally, Robert Sudue, Joel Valdez, Community
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College of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of your graduation from the
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Community College of Rhode Island;
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Representative Cruz
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Marcus Lopes, Brian Lionberh; the outstanding academic achievement of your
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graduation from the CU Program;
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Representative Cruz
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Miguel Colon, Justin Hendley, Jose Morales, Gary Rasey, Walter Simpson, Samuel
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Cabrera, Francisco Concepcion, Thomas Nardolillo, Matthew Peckham, Christopher Richardson,

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Roger Williams University; the outstanding academic achievement of your graduation from the
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Roger William University;
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Representative Cruz
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Reed Barbour, Raymond Caballero, Alexander Febus, Luis Gomes, Hector Hardy, Elliot
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Knorr, Luis Matta, Erick Nimaja Patzan, Joshua Strother, Justin Varas; the outstanding academic
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achievement of your graduation from the GED Program;
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Representative Cruz
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The Patio on Broadway; celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of The Patio on Broadway and
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recognizing your commitment to provide comforting classics and exciting culinary adventures for
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the people of the City of Providence;
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Representative Morales
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David M. Enos; the distinguished honor of naming the Lincoln High School Auditorium
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as the “Enos Auditorium” for your commitment and exemplary service to the students of Lincoln
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High School;
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Representative Shallcross Smith
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Jacob Silva, Bishop Hendricken High School; outstanding contributions to the House
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Minority Office as our Spring Intern;
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Representatives Place, Fascia, Hopkins, Nardone, Newberry, Paplauskas, Quattrocchi,
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Roberts and Santucci
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Lyn and Ed Cameron; the distinguished honor of receiving the East Bay Community
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Action Program “2026 Vision Award” for exemplifying the true spirit of volunteerism and
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community service;
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Representatives Cortvriend and McGaw
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Rafael Lopez, Kesley Quizhpi, Aidmar Brazoban Menendez, Dulce Cornelio, Jonaimys
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Concepcion, Jacob Peckham, Woonsocket Middle School Villa Nova, Woonsocket; your
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participation in Generation Citizen-Civics Day at the Rhode Island State House and recognizing
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your commitment to exercise your civic power and build a just, inclusive democracy that is
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responsive for all young people;
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Representative Phillips
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Cooley Group; celebrating the 100th Anniversary “Century of Innovation” of the Cooley
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Group and your continued commitment and dedication to developing sustainable high
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performance and innovation solutions;
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Representative Alzate
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Adrianny Verenice Brito Marte, Ashlie Pérez, Carmen Adriana Ampuero, Edgar Vicente,

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Eduardo Ampuero, Fátima Marte Hierro, Fredy Manolo Marín, Liliana Murillo Miranda, Magali
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Tellez Balcazar, Maribel Ortiz, Maricela Castro Nelly Branez, Sandy Chaj, Tatiana Liriano de
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Cepeda, Veronica Pineda, Virgilia Chacon, Yaribel López, Woonasquatucket River Watershed
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Council “Nuevas Voces” Program; your graduation from Woonasquatucket River Watershed
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Council “Nuevas Voces” Program and your outstanding efforts to develop leadership skills and
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an understanding of environmental science and community advocacy;
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Representative Morales
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Kristen Gudz, Girl Scouts of Southern New England; the outstanding achievement and
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distinguished honor of receiving the “Girl Scouts Gold Award” and recognizing your efforts to
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implement a Take Action Project that will have lasting change and focused on providing comfort
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to children;
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Representatives McGaw and Cortvriend
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Kaleb Benoit, Calleigh Messer, Isabella Kachittavong, Eric Roderick, Woonsocket High
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School, Woonsocket; your participation in Generation Citizen-Civics Day at the Rhode Island
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State House and recognizing your commitment to exercise your civic power and build a just,
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inclusive democracy that is responsive to all young people;
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Representative Phillips
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Jazalynn Tavares, Sarymar Martinez, Natalie Hedstom, Villa Nova Middle School,
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Woonsocket; your participation in Generation Citizen-Civics Day at the Rhode Island State
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House and recognizing your commitment to exercise your civic power and build a just, inclusive
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democracy that is responsive to all young people;
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Representative Phillips
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Lacie Bachand, Yvonne Gutierrez, Dante Young, Destiny DeSimone, Yhani Maddox,
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Jeff Medeiros, Gabriela Arias Tabares, Daniela Fornerin Ventura, Andrea Salgado Picado,
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Hamlet Middle School, Woonsocket; your participation in Generation Citizen-Civics Day at the
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Rhode Island State House and recognizing your commitment to exercise your civic power and
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build a just, inclusive democracy that is responsive to all young people;
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Representative Phillips
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Sophia Baeta, Sophia Boisvert, Emma Hurley, Chloe Marcotte, Koby Quach, Aidan
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Quinn, Mia Rocco, Anthony Santangelo, Jake Smolan, Garrett Sylvestre, Mount Saint Charles
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Academy Class of 2026; The distinguished honor and outstanding academic achievement of
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being named a Mount Saint Charles Academy Class of 2026 Top Ten Student;
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Representative Ackerman
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Rhode Island Yacht Club, celebrating the 151st Commissioning Day of the Rhode Island

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Yacht Club on June 6, 2026;
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Representative McNamara
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Patricia Moreau, Northern Lincoln Elementary School; your retirement after 29 years in
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your position as Secretary for the Principal and dedicated and faithful service to the students and
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faculty of the Northern Lincoln Elementary School.
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Representative Ackerman
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Brendan Desrosiers, Ponaganset High School, Class of 2026; the distinguished honor and
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outstanding academic achievement of being named Valedictorian of the Ponaganset High School
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Class of 2026.
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Representatives Chippendale, Place, and Santucci
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Molly Souza, Ponaganset High School, Class of 2026; the distinguished honor and
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outstanding academic achievement of being named Salutatorian of the Ponaganset High School
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Class of 2026.
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Representatives Chippendale, Place, and Santucci
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Gabriel Parra, the privilege and honor of your visit to the Rhode Island State House;
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Representative Diaz
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Jared Agundis, Juliea Alger, Brent Angelini, Cole Arpin, Aiden Badeau, Abigail Basset,
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Nicholas Benoit, Elijah Bhatty, Joshua Boschiachak, Isabel Bolender, Colby Boucher, Kayden
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Boulay, Ava Bourassa, Jocoby Bourassa, Avery Bousquet, Mila Boyer-Martinez, Tyler Brewer,
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Emma Campbell, Nicholas Carey, Timothy Casserly, Jessary Cedar, Cayden Closson, Avah
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Colbert, Felicity Connors, Madison Cordeiro, Declan Costa, Sarah Crossley, Emma Davis, Lydia
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Davis, Giovanny De La Cruz, Jasmine Demars, Chelsea Demers, Olivia Deprofio, Damian
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DesJardins, Damien Duarte, Alyvia Ducharme, Krystal Dufresne, Lauren Fagan, Kate Fay, Colin
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Ferland, Ethan Fitts, Helena Fleming, Tyler Fontaine, Rodney Frenette, Jenna Frontiero, Mitchell
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Fullam, Chase Gagnon, Kaylin Gamache, Justin Garneau, Samuel Gauvin, Jayda Gibbons, Joshua
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Gleason, Grant Godzwon, Nadia Gomes, Dante Gomez, Logan Gomez, Logan Gomez, Jasmin
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Gomez, Neviah Greene, Xavier Guerra, EllaAnn Hebert, Samuel Hernandex Cardoza, Juan
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Hernandez Delcid, Dylan Holland, Kenneth Hopkins, Aloka Houde, Trevin Jalette, Eli Jimenez,
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Brayden Johnson, Liliana Keeble, Kaeden Kelley, Samual Klockars, Allen Kopec, Addison
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Lacey, Christopher Lacouture, Rielynn Laferriere, Dylan Lagleur, Brianna Laliberte, Jack
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Lamarre, Michaela Lambert, Kayla Lamonthe, Gavin Larson, Collin Lavergne, Emma Leduc,
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Joao Leite, Kaelyn Lemoine, Makayla Leone, Alexis Leplat, Connor Levesques, Parker
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Levesque, Christiana Lobao, Alyssa Mainville, Cadence Makowski, Ace Marengo, William
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Mariette, Darleny Martinez Cabrera, Marissa Masiello, Owen Masse, Janessa McKay, Faith

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Monteiro, Mason Moore, Camilo Ocampo, Ian Oliver, Izabell Pacheco, Chloe Pascetta, Leo
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Picard Andrew Pickett, Evan Polacek, Sadie Pomeroy, Jack Rooney, Alexia Rosario, John Ryan ,
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Hohn Ryan, Ella Salera, Mohamed Sankhon, Gustavo Santos, Alex Sawyer, Brooke Scotland,
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Owen Simpson, Hailey Slekis, Tiana Smith, Cameron Smith, Victoria Steele, Addison Stone,
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Peyton Strode, Joshua Strychasz, Ethan Taylor, Nathan Thurber, Maximus Tonelli, Kaden Torres,
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Nomar Torres Luna, Michael Tremblay, Brayton Tupper, Kennedie Tupper, Ryan Tupper, Kylie
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Van Brunt, Jay Vance, Ryan Bincoli, Spencer Wayland, Logan Williams, Ethan Withington,
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Jasmine Woodard-Leavitt, Michaella Yoli, Adam Young, Arrow Yuszczak, Joshua Zazza,
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Burrillville High School Class of 2026; the outstanding academic achievement of your graduation
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from the Burrillville High School Class of 2026;
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Representatives Place and Newberry
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Chief David Zannelli, New Haven Police Department; the privilege and honor of being
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sworn-in to the rank of Police Chief on the New Haven Police Department and recognizing your
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commitment to creating a safe and culturally diverse, and inclusive city;
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Representative Fellela
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Wendy Joering, Executive Director Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center; the
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outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of receiving the "Charles Lindenbaum Person
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of the Year Award" from the Brotherhood of Temple Beth-El.
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Speaker Blazejewski
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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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Representative Noret
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Patricia Russo; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on July 31,
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2026.
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Representative Noret
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Christian Lopez Najera, Gabriell Lopez Najera; The joyous and momentous occasion of
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celebrating a Happy Birthday on June 2, 2026.
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Representative Perez
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Andi Garceau, Cottrell F. Hoxsie Elementary School; your commitment to the Rhode
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Island School Recycling Project and Get Food Smart Program and recognizing the remarkable
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success of the "Recycle Rangers" and achieving a 94% decrease in landfill waste in one week.
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Representative Hopkins
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Cailin Grzybowski, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England; the outstanding
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achievement and distinguished honor of receiving the "Girl Scouts Silver Award" and

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recognizing your efforts to implement a Take Action Project that will create lasting and
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sustainable change.
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Representative Casimiro
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Isabelle Slowick; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 98th Birthday on May
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30, 2026.
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Representatives Casy, Brien, and Phillips
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Steve Arruda, Softball Dir (Jess's Silvia's Dad), Prescott Peckham (Pesky), Terry Leary
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(Tim teacher at TMS Dad), Bryan & Diane Sanford, Henry Guillette (Lori), Granger Jerome; the
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honor of receiving the "Tiverton Little League Award" for your commitment to provide a safe
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environment that uses baseball and softball to teach life lessons, teamwork and sportsmanship;
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Representative Edwards
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Cantor Dr. Brian J. Mayer, Temple Emanu-El; your 36 years of faithful service to the
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congregation of Temple Emanu-El and commitment to shaping generations of the Rhode Island
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Jewish Community through music, worship, education and community connection;
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Representative Ackerman
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Dakota S. Beckvold, Scouting America Troop 5, Bristol, Rhode Island; the distinction
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and honor of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your
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commitment and dedication to the values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness;
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Representatives Speakman and Donovan
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Cynthia Noble, Holt Funeral Home; your retirement after 39 years of dedicated and
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faithful service to the people of the City of Woonsocket as a "Beacon of Light "for countless
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families during their darkest moments;
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Representatives Casey, Brien and Phillips
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De La Comunidad Bilingual, Carol Aguasivas and Family School; celebrating the launch
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of the "Laura Rodriguez Full-Service Community Hub" honoring your beloved mother's lifelong
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commitment to children and families through her Legacy of Love, Service and Community;
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Representative Diaz
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Emmanuel Oluwanifemi Adebayo, James Patrick Brennan, Elizabeth Rose Ceprano,
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Alarie Elaina Champagne, Cambria Anna DeQuattro, Lilliana Isabella Doucet, Autumn Railynn
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Duquette, Jerry David Fernandez, Olivia Gomes, Skyler Grist, Preston Lee Luanglath, Adara
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Montgomery, Jace Micah Moseley, Rachael Munro, Reagan Munro, Joseph A. Olobri Jr.,
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Michael G. Orsini, Amelia Orsini Rachdouni, Elizabeth Ruiz, Armani Santana, Lyla P.
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Schaumberg, Tiago Sousa-Medeiros, Luca M. Stabile, Francesca Christine Tiernan, St. Augustine
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School Class of 2026; the outstanding academic achievement of your graduation from the 8th

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Grade at St. Augustine School Class of 2026 on June 14, 2026;
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Representative Hull
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Noah Winslow, Valedictorian, Evan Duda, Salutatorian, Tiverton High School Class of
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2026; the distinguished honor and outstanding academic achievement of being named of the
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Tiverton High School Class of 2026;
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Representative Edwards
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Noah Winslow, Evan Duda, Courtnie Smith, Lia Doster, Amanda Perry, Gianna Peralta,
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Magnus Caspersen, Meg Morash, Emma Hull, Kylie Burgo, Tiverton High School Class of 2026;
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the distinguished honor and outstanding academic achievement of being named as a Tiverton
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High School Class of 2026 Top 10 Student;
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Representative Edwards
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Russell Duguay, Mayor of Manville; the privilege and honor of being named as the
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Grand Marshal of the 2026 Lincoln Memorial Day Parade;
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Representative Shallcross Smith
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Holly Counsens, Grade 4, Gaudet Learning Academy; your retirement after many years
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of dedicated and faithful service to the students and faculty of the Gaudet Learning Academy;
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Representative Abney
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Eric Godin, Social Studies, Middletown High School; your retirement after many years of
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dedicated and faithful service to the students and faculty of the Middletown High School;
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Representative Abney
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Diane Lukowicz, Grade 2, Aquidneck Elementary School; your retirement after many
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years of dedicated and faithful service to the students and faculty of the Aquidneck Elementary
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School;
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Representative Abney
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Cheryl Rosa, School Nurse/Teacher, Aquidneck Elementary School; your retirement after
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many years of dedicated and faithful service to the students and faculty of the Aquidneck
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Elementary School;
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Representative Abney
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Gail Sullivan-McCune, Computer Science, Middletown High School; your retirement
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after many years of dedicated and faithful service to the students and faculty of the Middletown
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High School;
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Representative Abney
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Ruth Lynn Butler, Literacy, Forest Avenue Elementary School; your retirement after
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many years of dedicated and faithful service to the students and faculty of the Forest Avenue

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Elementary School;
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Representative Abney
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Casey Bowman, 8 Grade Math teacher, Joseph H. Gaudet Middle School; the privilege
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and honor of being named as the "2024-2025 Middletown Teacher of the Year";
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Representative Abney
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Donovan Bazar, Ethan Breitmaier, Anurupa Buchta, Amiah Chaney, Callan Connolly,
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Kingston DeLeon-Spitaleri, Ariana DeSenna, Zariyah Finona-Boyd, Benjamin Frink, Emily
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Godinho, William Howes, Juliana Johnson, Maya Kennedy, Carter Lima, Flynn Lyon, Theo
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Mallet, Aubrey Morgan, Ramona Mountford, Miles Parmenter, Logan Queenan, Marvel
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Sauvageau, Aubree Torres, Attaquin Tracy, Avery Abrams, Jaheeim Benton, Alice Burre,
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Clayton Cabral, Luca Coelho, Rayna Cortez, Zayden DaSilva, Zoe De Fayette, Wesley Govey,
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Kamryn Kamps, Thomas Liu, Landon Mello, Faith Moniz, Phineas Park-Schoener, Violet
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Ramos, Sabrina Sadler, Anori Smith, Karolina Tierney, Sophia Trout, Simon Wizer, Trenton
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Baptista, Isabella Cumplido, Jaxon DeLeon-Spitaleri, Madison Perry, Emma Bailey, Scott
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Beland, Carter Correia, Charlie Costantino, Adriana Cunha, Ellie Fauska, Victor Fernandez,
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Mason Ferreira, Brayden Flower, Ambri Fonseca, Natalee Gagnon, Violet Garcia, Lucas
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Gaudiano, Benjamin Greco, Audrey Pierre, Molly Pita, Stella Razza, Hailey Rodrigues, Olive
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Tuthill, Tucker Wilhelm, Rhodes Wilkening, Silas Ziobrowski, Liam Hayes, Myron J. Francis
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Elementary School; the outstanding academic achievement of your promotion from the 5th Grade
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at the Myron J. Francis Elementary School Class of 2026;
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Representative Kazarian
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National Krao Association in the Americas – Rhode Island Chapter; celebrating the 35th
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Gala of the National Krao Association in the America's-Rhode Island Chapter and recognizing
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the continued commitment to provide quality education and healthcare to ensure mobility for the
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people of our community;
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Representative Biah
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Jacob Silva, Hendricken High School; celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation at
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Hendricken High School on May 14, 2026 and your dedication and commitment to being a true
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witness of Christ defending and spreading your faith;
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Representative Noret
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Christine and Daniel Kellerman, Cafe Namaste; celebrating the Grand Re-Opening of the
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Cafe Namaste in Conimicut and recognizing your commitment to supporting your community
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and providing your customers with a warm and friendly atmosphere;
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Representative Hopkins

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Lynn Krim, Owner, The MIii at Shady Lea; being honored for your many years of
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outstanding commitment and dedication to shaping and sustaining The Mill at Shady Lea where
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creative people can form a community where they can learn, share and work;
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Representative Craven
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Ken Ayars, 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 member of the RI Department of
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Environmental Management;
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Representative Cotter
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Allyson Faubert, Geena Kenyon, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England; the
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outstanding achievement and prestigious honor of receiving the "Girl Scouts Gold Award" the
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highest award in the Girls Scouts (Grades 9-12) for your commitment to make lasting and
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sustainable change;
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Representative Kennedy
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Aidan Correia, Alexandra Squillante, Ana Picozzi, Anna Haun, Senjamin Giansanti,
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Benjamin Loffier, Charles Garrett, Chase Pinheiro, Dominic Rocchio-Rose, Emma Ferri, Gino
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Spagnolo, Hannah Liese, Jack Degnan, John Lombardi, Julian Scotti, Liliana Hayes, Maddalena
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Cirelli, Madison lien, Mia Su, Nathaniel Stroud, Noah Ferri, Owen Silva, Ryan Ginolfi-Laninfa,
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Samantha LeGoff, Sophia Baldwin, Saint Joseph School Class of 2026; the outstanding academic
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achievement of your promotion from the 8th Grade at Saint Joseph School on May 28, 2026
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Class of 2026;
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Representative Serpa
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Michael Chytka, Kylie Delemos, Allison Gervelis, Lea Karoly, Kyle Kidd, Jyoti
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Ramdass, Carolyn Richer, Andrew Rodrigues, Hanalei Streuli, Portsmouth High School Class of
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2026; the outstanding academic achievement of being named a Portsmouth High School Class of
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2026 "Top 10 Senior";
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Representative Cortvriend
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Julie Leddy, Coventry Housing Authority; your retirement after 29 years of dedicated and
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faithful service as a member of the Coventry Housing Authority providing affordable housing
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opportunities and enhance the lives of the people of the Town of Coventry;
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Representative Nardone
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Luke Joseph DeFedele, Scouting America Troop 121, Hopkinton; the distinction and
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honor of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout In Scouting America for your commitment and
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dedication to the values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness;
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Representative Kennedy

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Samantha Brailsford, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England; the outstanding
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achievement and distinguished honor of receiving the "Girl Scouts Silver Award" and
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recognizing your efforts to implement a Take Action Project that will create lasting and
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sustainable change;
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Representative Marszalkowski
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Rhode Island Computer Museum; The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of
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the Rhode Island Computer Museum and your commitment to preserve our rich computer history
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and inspire our future workforce by providing knowledge and encouraging research;
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Representative Craven
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Camila Andrade Fortes, University of Rhode Island Class of 2026; the outstanding
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academic achievement of your graduation from the University of Rhode Island College of Health
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Science with a Bachelor's in Human Development and Family Science;
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Representative Cruz
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Nicholas Michael Edwards, Northeastern University; the outstanding academic
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achievement of your graduation from Northeastern University with a Master’s in Public
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Administration;
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Representative McEntee
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Gavin Stegall, Valedictorian, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and
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honor of being the #1 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of
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2026;
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Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
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William Southworth, Salutatorian, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction
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and honor of being the #2 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of
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2026;
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Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
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Jessica Deal, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of being the
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#3 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;
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Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
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Nathanael Bagg, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of being
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the #4 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;
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Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
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Isabella Pinheiro, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of
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being the #5 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;
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Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman

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Dylan White, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of being
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the #6 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;
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Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
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Tyler Scarborough, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of
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being the #7 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;
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Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
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Bridget Courtney, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of
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being the #8 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;
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Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
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Kelsey Braun, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of being
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the #9 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;
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Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
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Abigail Chase, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of being
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the #10 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;
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Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
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Calvin Moshier, James Schuller and Lucas Sousa, Scouting America Troop 46,
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Barrington; the distinction and honor of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in Scouting America for
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your commitment and dedication to the value of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness;
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Representatives Boylan and Knight
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Johathan p. Currie, Connor Helm, Spencer H. Smith, Sam Spencer and Justin Tibbetts,
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Scouting America Troop 2, Barrington; the distinction and honor of attaining the rank of Eagle
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Scout in Scouting America for your commitment and dedication to the value of Scouting,
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Citizenship, Character and Fitness;
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Representatives Boylan and Knight
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Julie Leddy, Director, Coventry Housing Authority; your 29 years of dedicated and
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faithful service, providing affordable housing opportunities and comprehensive programs to
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enhance the lives of the people in the Town of Coventry, Rhode Island;
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Representatives Noret and Serpa
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Evelyn Aardal, Jaxson Acosta, Winter Adams, Ava Billington, Mia-Nicole Blanco,
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Sereynun Bun, Amelie Cambio, Aranza Chavez-Hui, Lenora Clarke, Olivia Clarke, Isabella
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Cocca, Finnian Cox, Dylan Croke, Amiliah Cruz, Cora Daly, Hollis Donise, Violet Dority,
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Adrianna Dom, Gerald Estevez Fernandez, Caleb Graham, Maggie Harrigan Thorp, Sophia
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Hiraldo, Mia Hodge, Alisha Hok, Olive lmbriani, Arianna Isernia, Kiara Izaguirre Chavarria,
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Amirah Keane, Mya Lincoln, Anastasia Loezos, Olive Loezos, Anderson Lora, Anthony Lora,

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Eva McGovern, Landon Moeun, John Molon, Ismael Morel Morfa, Elena Muralles, Emilio
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Ogando, Riley Ortiz, Alexander Pestana, Jameson Powers, Zachary Rivera, Yanelis Rodriguez,
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Joshua Rodyn, Frederic Shelton, Dakota Sheriff, Analeah Silva, Tony Smolinski, Jade Valerio,
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Montserrat Vallejo Made and Aria Vargas; the outstanding academic achievement of your
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promotion from the 5th Grade at Edward S. Rhodes Elementary School on June 12, 2026;
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Representative McNamara
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Johnston Historical Society; the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial commission Liberty
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Tree Planting Ceremony at the Johnston Historical Society commemorating Rhode Island's role
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in the American Revolution and symbolizing freedom, equality and independence;
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Representative Fellela
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Callie Baez Hutchinson, Emily Aldrich, Julian Brownell, Bella Anthony, Gonzalo
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Fernandez de la Mela, Jade Cardoso, Caleb Flores, Xavier Cherry, Olympia Forcier, Joshua
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Conley, Dyland Fuentes Romero, Marcos Garden, Madison Harley, Chloe Gennani, Nancy Ith,
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A'ryha Gomes, Xzavier Jerez, Nora Hemond, Penelope Lamaire, Phoebe Johnson, Calder Lund,
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Jose Morales, Jaysion Martinez, Athena Phann, Brady McCulloch, Gino Policastro, Laila
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Mitchell, Emmalynn Rainville, Daniel Noj, Axel Rivera Romero, David Rainville, John ("Sal")
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Signore Ill, Jude Schroeder, Oliver Simone, Xander Simas, Isaiah Stevens; the outstanding
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academic achievement of your promotion from the 5th Grade at E.T. Wyman Elementary School
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on June 17, 2026;
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Representative McNamara
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William A. Roy, Sr.; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 100th Birthday on
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July 1, 2026 and recognizing your outstanding service to the United States of America as a
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member of the United States Navy;
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Representative Noret
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Angel Gautreaux; celebrating your first live concert at the Alma Center On May 28, 2026
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and recognizing the beginning of a lifetime of musical success and being a "Rising Star in
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Music";
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Representative Diaz
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Barrington High School Sailing Team, Elery Kloc, Sophia Lepine, Kaylee Henchman,
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Maddie Kiely, Nina Hansen, Duffy Macaulay, Benjamin Reuter, Kai Beland, Dr. Michael Reuter,
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Head Coach, Abigail Tutt, Assistant Coach, Gabriella Weimer, Mia Niewiecki, Calvin Moshier,
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Mollie Declercq; winning the New England fleet Race Championship in the A and B division and
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the distinction of being the first public school in 32 years and the first school from Rhode Island
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to ever win the O'Day Trophy;

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Representatives Boylan and Knight
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Zariah A. Spangler, Central High School; Yazan Alothman, Dr. Jorge Alvarez High
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School; Mirellen Cordosa Goncalves, Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School; Daniel Roldan, E3
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Academy; Oliver E. Garcia Pena, The Juanita Sanchez E. Complex; Jordalice Cardona, Times 2
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Academy and Roxanna M. Sanchez, Times 2 Academy; the outstanding academic achievement of
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your graduation from the Accelerate and P-Tech dual enrollment programs at the Community
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College of Rhode Island;
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Representative Batista
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Dr. Rafael Montero; En roconocimiento a su destacada trayectoria como médico,
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investigador y académico dominicano, y su valioso aporte a la salud pública y al docenia
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universitaria;
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Representative Felix
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Sonia Aldana Morales, Nathaly Andujar, Lugo Anita Bruno, Flor Maria Cabreja, Maria
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Veronica Cano, Virginia Cortez, Karla De La Rosa, Nubia Isabel Durango Quintero, Anayra
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Garcia, Ivania Garcia, Gabriella Garzaro, Maria Jose Gutierrez Paz, Wendy Huegas, Arlette
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Hidalgo, Rocio Marte-Poirier, Andrea Paola Mendez, Carolina Menendez, Roxana Mercado
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Rojo, Sandra Ortiz, Natalia Otero, Celeste Rosales, Nadya Sanchez Bernal, Belkys Then,
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Madeline Torres de Alexis,; the outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of our
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graduation from the "Latina Leadership Institute Class of 2026" for your commitment to drive
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meaningful change in your community and beyond;
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Representative Alzate
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Sayles Hill Rod & Gun Club; celebrating the Dedication and Members Homecoming Day
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on July 18, 2026 and your continued commitment to promote safe and responsible gun use while
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fostering a community for hunting and shooting enthusiasts;
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Representative Newberry
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Nataly Acevedo, Mendy Chen, Brooke Ciancaglini, Gianna Etheridge, Margaret Martin,
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Haley Pistacchio, Jacob Salguero, Lillian Wallin, Isabella Wu, Gabriela Paulino-Cabrera; the
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outstanding academic achievement of your graduation from North Providence High School and
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the Accelerate and P-Tech dual enrollment programs at the Community College of Rhode Island;
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Representatives Corvese, O'Brien and Hull
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Aaron E. Estrada Urizar, Jeremy O. Estrada, Audrey G. Flor, Isabella R. Fossberg, Jaelle
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L. Gonzalez, Alejandra J. Jiron Cardenas, Jesus E. Juarez Linares, Therese Marien J. Mapacpac,
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Learn Martinez, Angelyn H. Mathieu, Nahiomy A. Matias Jimenez, Victoria R. Morales Garcia,
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Victoria I. Poirier, Alessa M. Santamaria Ortiz, Aaliyah A. Santisteban, Drayton-Dennis J. Sena,
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Dashanty D. Agramonte, Jhanaia Aquino Baez, Yuliana S. Avila, Lucas G. Barratt, Olivia L.
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Belbin, German G. Carranza Velasquez, Sydney E. Chavez Perez, Camilla D. Flores, Eric J.
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Gardner, Yassin K. Hassanen, Madison B. Medina Murillo, Mayco A. Mota Pol, Brittany A.
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Quinonez Ramirez, Ariyana S. Rosario, Antonio N. Suchite Samayoa, Faith J. Toayen, Angelys
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Ventura Matos, Amahri Walker, Isabella S. Yuricevic, Allen T. Adevoso, Iker D. Blanco Castro,
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Estefany R. Cruz Castro, Vanessa R. Cruz, Michael J. Delgadillo Rivera, Jayceon L. Ferrell,
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Bethany M. Garabito Aponte, Gaisha J. Leblanc, Christopher M Lewis, Jr., Marlys D. Morales
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Urizar, Saimel A. Pimentel Villalona, Dulce I. Pol, Rubi Y. Ramos Estrada, Bilma Ramos Saban
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Stefen J. Song, Travis S. Um, Elirianny Vargas Suarez, Rosanny Almonte Castillo, Valentina J.
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Blanco, Sophia F. Castillo, Yuseli Abigail N. Cifuentes Martinez, Naimel C. De La Rosa Castillo,
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Beheshta Fahim, Jessica T. Hang, Genesis M. Hernandez Mateo, Johasfey D. Ortega Vargas,
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Brianna Ortiz De Leon, Danna Recio Genao, Nasir C. Samuels, Dylan J. Santos Perez, Sarita
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Silva Fuentes; the outstanding academic achievement of your promotion from the 5th Grade at
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Gladstone Street Elementary School on June 12, 2026, Class of 2026;
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Representative Lima
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Wesley Cole, Meadow Monteiro, Andrew Pepler, Madeline Lee, Julia Melo, Molly Oser,
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Adrianna Peralta, Kaitlyn Swinehart, Malcolm Cellemme, Avery Correia, Charlotte Gilfillen,
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Sasha Joy, Cruz Renchan, Tiverton Middle School Mock Trial Team; the outstanding
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achievement and distinguished honor of winning the Rhode Island Legal Education Foundation
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Middle School Mock Trial Tournament 2025-2026;
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Representative Edwards
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Samantha Brailsford, Girl Scouts of Southern Rhode Island; the outstanding achievement
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and distinguished honor of receiving the “Girl Scouts Silver Award” and recognizing your efforts
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to implement a Take Action Project that will create lasting and sustainable change;
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Representative Marszalkowski
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Grace Poethke, Ashley Schopac, Emma Trainor, Girl Scouts Southern New England; the
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outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of receiving the “Girl Scouts Silver Award”
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and recognizing your efforts to implement a Take Action Project that will create lasting and
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sustainable change;
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Representative Nardone
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Dr. Gordon Wood; being honored at Rhode Island Historical Society’s celebration of our
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nation’s 250th Anniversary and your role as one of the most important voices in recounting the
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history of the Revolution and as a leader in history and teacher education;

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Speaker Blazejewski
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Celeste Dyer, Director, Cumberland Public Library; your retirement after more than 32
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years of dedicated and faithful services, providing equitable access to knowledge and resources
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for the people of the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island;
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Representative Voas
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Benjamin Hernandez, Celibeth I. Mercedes, Raquel M. Ortiz Soberanis, Joseline
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Soberanis, Rihanna Ruiz Perez, Nalea M. Smith; the outstanding academic achievement of your
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graduation from E3 Academy and the Accelerate and P-TECH dual enrollment programs at the
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Community College of Rhode Island;
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Representative Biah
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Ranier Martinez, Alexis Hall, Alexander Razo, Laura Orozco, Jared Winslow, Ariel
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Alana Burns, Leslie Estevez, Nicole Harper, Christian Olasanoye; the outstanding achievements
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of your graduation from the “Legacy Collective RI” and your commitment to inspire positive
14
change and become a growing part of better representing all Rhode Island voices;
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Representative Morales
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BCI Detective Donna Newton, Providence Police Department; your retirement after
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many years of faithful service and commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of
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the City of Providence as a member of the Providence Police Department “Integrity, Honesty and
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Professionalism”;
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Representative Hull
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Ptlm. Joseph Madeira, Providence Police Department; your retirement after many years
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of faithful service and commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of the City of
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Providence as a member of the Providence Police Department “Integrity, Honesty and
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Professionalism”;
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Representative Hull
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Ptlm. Vincent Pazzetta, Providence Police Department; your retirement after many years
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of faithful service and commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of the City of
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Providence as a member of the Providence Police Department “Integrity, Honesty and
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Professionalism”;
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Representative Hull
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Troop 418, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
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Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Girls Assisting Shelter Pets” and creating
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sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;
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Troop 563, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
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Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Composting with Barrington Farm School”
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and creating sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;
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Speaker Blazejewski
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Troop 53, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
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Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Comfort Care Bags” and creating
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sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;
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Speaker Blazejewski
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Troop 212, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
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Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Activity Blankets” and creating sustainable
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change and lasting impact in your community;
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Speaker Blazejewski
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Troop 965, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
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Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Renewing the Garden” and creating
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sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;
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Speaker Blazejewski
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Troop 5, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
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Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Shoe Cubby for Wellville” and creating
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sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;
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Speaker Blazejewski
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Troop 455, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
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Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Rainbow Memorial Bridge” for the
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RISPCA and creating sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;
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Speaker Blazejewski
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Troop 1034, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
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Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Bristol Animal Shelter Enrichment” and
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Care and creating sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;
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Speaker Blazejewski
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Troop 293, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
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Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Kids Care Kits” and creating sustainable
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change and lasting impact in your community;
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Speaker Blazejewski
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Troop 434, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
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creating sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;
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Speaker Blazejewski
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Troop 989, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
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Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Project Hope” and creating sustainable
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change and lasting impact in your community;
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Speaker Blazejewski
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Troop 1311, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
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Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Trash Bash!” and creating sustainable
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change and lasting impact in your community;
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Speaker Blazejewski
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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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