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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N
CONGRATULATING AND RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF
THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE ANNUAL RHODE
ISLAND CIVICS DAY AND CELEBRATING THEIR AWARD-WINNING ACHIEVEMENT
Introduced By:
Senators Euer, Dimitri, Sosnowski, Rogers, Urso, Raptakis, Appollonio,
McKenney, Felag, and Zurier
Date Introduced:
June 10, 2026
Referred To:
Recommended for Immediate Consideration
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WHEREAS, On May 22, 2026, Generation Citizen New England hosted its annual in-
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person Rhode Island Civics Day at the Rhode Island State House, gathering nearly 200 civic-
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minded middle and high school students to act as community problem solvers and changemakers;
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and
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WHEREAS, This historic occasion marked the very first year that Thompson Middle
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School participated in the Generation Citizen programming and proudly sent its students to the
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State House to engage with state leaders and present their community-based civics projects; and
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WHEREAS, Under the exceptional leadership, guidance, and dedication of their teacher,
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Tara Mello, the students of Thompson Middle School embraced the principles of experiential
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civics education, effectively preparing themselves to meet the civic literacy proficiency
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requirements of our State; and
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WHEREAS, The outstanding caliber of Thompson Middle School's debut participation
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was highlighted by a student team winning the prestigious Top Middle School Award for their
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project, demonstrating extraordinary initiative and community vision; and
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WHEREAS, The specific projects and the exemplary students who participated in Rhode
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Island Civics Day include:
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"Turning an Empty Space into a Community Place" (Winner of the Top Middle
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School Project): Jadaleis Capo, David Plowden, and Liliana Pullice; and
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"School Substance Abuse Program": Jayden Clarke, Olivia Jimenez, and Teagan
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Worthen; and
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"Student Voice -- Creating an 8th Grade Student Council": Bailee Martinelli,
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Alondra Molina, and Yasmelyn Ramirez; and
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"Improving School Lunches": Alissia Flores-Pulsone, Bishop Hazard, and Joshua
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Marrero; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby heartily congratulates
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the students of Thompson Middle School and their teacher, Tara Mello, for their inspiring
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participation in the 2026 Rhode Island Civics Day and celebrates the Top Middle School Award
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recipients for their exceptional work; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Thompson Middle School Teacher, Tara Mello,
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and the Principal of Thompson Middle School.
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