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  STATE  OF        RHODE  ISLAND
  IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
  JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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  HOUSE RESOLUTION
  EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS
  Introduced By: Representatives Kazarian, and Chippendale
  Date Introduced: June 05, 2026
  Referred To: House read and passed
1WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House that certain persons and organizations
2 are deserving of commendation; and
3Behnema Sirleaf, Mikm’ea Campbell, Taisa Tavares, Samuel Alexander; the outstanding
4 achievement and distinguished honor of being inducted into the “2026 Pawtucket Teen Hall of
5 Fame”;
6Representative Cruz
7Interim Superintendent Robert Mitchell, Barrington Public Schools; your outstanding
8 service providing out schools and community with leadership during a period of transition and
9 continued commitment to empowering all students so that they will have a positive impact in the
10 future;
11Representatives Boylan and Knight
12Khalaf Alosman, Rayyan Azam, Olivia Costa, Madison Diehl, Emilia Duarte, Joseph
13 Duquette, Jaiden Gomes, Jameson Hehir, Kayden Houlihan, Yolany Madrid, Carter Manni, Luca
14 Morton, Madelyn Murphy, Moksh Patel, Jose Peralta-Locke, Ricardo Rodriguez, Khloe Santos,
15 Richard Sylvia, Selbi Tevyaw, Jamal Veiga, Malish Vieira, Massiel Vilchez Calle, Fabiana
16 Vizquerra Vilchez, Greenbush Elementary School; the outstanding academic achievement of your
17 promotion from the 4th Grade at Greenbush Elementary School on June 15, 2026 Class of 2026;
18Representative Serpa
19Michael Aponte, Sebastian Bonney, Natalie Breard, Harper Danis, William Eghian, Ben
20 Ferrara, Antony Garcia, Lillyana Gustafson, Adalyn Hamilton, Oliver Jacques, Olivia Legault,
1 Nova LiBassi, Mason Mercier-DiMezza, Taneesha Nock, Eamon O’Neill, Jaxon Parent,
2 Annabelle Rivera, Vilannie Rodriquez, Avery Silva, Dustin Stevens, Greenbush Elementary
3 School; the outstanding academic achievement of your promotion from the 4th Grade at
4 Greenbush Elementary School on June 15, 2026 Class of 2026;
5Representative Serpa
6Alyssa Adamonis, Amber Cetola, Quinten Emison, Brady Gribbin, Isaish Guy, Anthony
7 Johnson, Autumn Lima, Larkin Longo, Liam Macari, Sebastian Norman, RJ Panneton, Ryleigh
8 Pelletier, Griffin Raiche, Natalie Richards, Addelyn Servello, Jason Turcios, Avery Vang, Emma
9 Wright, Greenbush Elementary School; the outstanding academic achievement of your promotion
10 from the 4th Grade at Greenbush Elementary School on June 15, 2026 Class of 2026;
11Representative Serpa
12Olivia Anderson, Aubree Bianco, Kaylee Clark, Mason Cormier, Lorenzo, Damiano
13 Lorenzo, Emmett Ellis, Lucy Ellis, Sam Ferrara, Jay Frechette, Jelis Gonzalez, Spencer Higgins,
14 Violet Hunold-Vega, Quinn Kell, Arianna Lacross, Logan Lizarda, Francis McHale, Jameson
15 Mizell, Aaron Pienda, Mya Robinson, Adeilys Ruiz Torres, Sophia Leah Veras, Greenbush
16 Elementary School; the outstanding academic achievement of your promotion from the 4 th Grade
17 at Greenbush Elementary School on June 15, 2026 Class of 2026;
18Representative Serpa
19Zaiden Almeida, Colin Bodnaruk, Charlotte Camara, Gavin Downey, Steven Erban, John
20 Garcia Moran, Isla Malinowski, Marie Christella Mantsounga, Linnea Massaro, Thomas
21 McLaughlin, Daniel-Jose Meza, Domenic Ramaglia, Ariella Rodriguez, Ethan Rodriguez, Aiden
22 Smith, Alexandria-Fil Ventigan, Liam Zaniewski, Greenbush Elementary School; the outstanding
23 academic achievement of your promotion from the 4th Grade at Greenbush Elementary School on
24 June 15, 2026 Class of 2026;
25Representative Serpa
26Hasim Munir, Brandol Paz, Richard Skally, Robert Sudue, Joel Valdez, Community
27 College of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of your graduation from the
28 Community College of Rhode Island;
29Representative Cruz
30Marcus Lopes, Brian Lionberh; the outstanding academic achievement of your
31 graduation from the CU Program;
32Representative Cruz
33Miguel Colon, Justin Hendley, Jose Morales, Gary Rasey, Walter Simpson, Samuel
34 Cabrera, Francisco Concepcion, Thomas Nardolillo, Matthew Peckham, Christopher Richardson,
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1 Roger Williams University; the outstanding academic achievement of your graduation from the
2 Roger William University;
3Representative Cruz
4Reed Barbour, Raymond Caballero, Alexander Febus, Luis Gomes, Hector Hardy, Elliot
5 Knorr, Luis Matta, Erick Nimaja Patzan, Joshua Strother, Justin Varas; the outstanding academic
6 achievement of your graduation from the GED Program;
7Representative Cruz
8The Patio on Broadway; celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of The Patio on Broadway and
9 recognizing your commitment to provide comforting classics and exciting culinary adventures for
10 the people of the City of Providence;
11Representative Morales
12David M. Enos; the distinguished honor of naming the Lincoln High School Auditorium
13 as the “Enos Auditorium” for your commitment and exemplary service to the students of Lincoln
14 High School;
15Representative Shallcross Smith
16Jacob Silva, Bishop Hendricken High School; outstanding contributions to the House
17 Minority Office as our Spring Intern;
18Representatives Place, Fascia, Hopkins, Nardone, Newberry, Paplauskas, Quattrocchi,
19Roberts and Santucci
20Lyn and Ed Cameron; the distinguished honor of receiving the East Bay Community
21 Action Program “2026 Vision Award” for exemplifying the true spirit of volunteerism and
22 community service;
23Representatives Cortvriend and McGaw
24Rafael Lopez, Kesley Quizhpi, Aidmar Brazoban Menendez, Dulce Cornelio, Jonaimys
25 Concepcion, Jacob Peckham, Woonsocket Middle School Villa Nova, Woonsocket; your
26 participation in Generation Citizen-Civics Day at the Rhode Island State House and recognizing
27 your commitment to exercise your civic power and build a just, inclusive democracy that is
28 responsive for all young people;
29Representative Phillips
30Cooley Group; celebrating the 100th Anniversary “Century of Innovation” of the Cooley
31 Group and your continued commitment and dedication to developing sustainable high
32 performance and innovation solutions;
33Representative Alzate
34Adrianny Verenice Brito Marte, Ashlie Pérez, Carmen Adriana Ampuero, Edgar Vicente,
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1 Eduardo Ampuero, Fátima Marte Hierro, Fredy Manolo Marín, Liliana Murillo Miranda, Magali
2 Tellez Balcazar, Maribel Ortiz, Maricela Castro Nelly Branez, Sandy Chaj, Tatiana Liriano de
3 Cepeda, Veronica Pineda, Virgilia Chacon, Yaribel López, Woonasquatucket River Watershed
4 Council “Nuevas Voces” Program; your graduation from Woonasquatucket River Watershed
5 Council “Nuevas Voces” Program and your outstanding efforts to develop leadership skills and
6 an understanding of environmental science and community advocacy;
7Representative Morales
8Kristen Gudz, Girl Scouts of Southern New England; the outstanding achievement and
9 distinguished honor of receiving the “Girl Scouts Gold Award” and recognizing your efforts to
10 implement a Take Action Project that will have lasting change and focused on providing comfort
11 to children;
12Representatives McGaw and Cortvriend
13Kaleb Benoit, Calleigh Messer, Isabella Kachittavong, Eric Roderick, Woonsocket High
14 School, Woonsocket; your participation in Generation Citizen-Civics Day at the Rhode Island
15 State House and recognizing your commitment to exercise your civic power and build a just,
16 inclusive democracy that is responsive to all young people;
17Representative Phillips
18Jazalynn Tavares, Sarymar Martinez, Natalie Hedstom, Villa Nova Middle School,
19 Woonsocket; your participation in Generation Citizen-Civics Day at the Rhode Island State
20 House and recognizing your commitment to exercise your civic power and build a just, inclusive
21 democracy that is responsive to all young people;
22Representative Phillips
23Lacie Bachand, Yvonne Gutierrez, Dante Young, Destiny DeSimone, Yhani Maddox,
24 Jeff Medeiros, Gabriela Arias Tabares, Daniela Fornerin Ventura, Andrea Salgado Picado,
25 Hamlet Middle School, Woonsocket; your participation in Generation Citizen-Civics Day at the
26 Rhode Island State House and recognizing your commitment to exercise your civic power and
27 build a just, inclusive democracy that is responsive to all young people;
28Representative Phillips
29Sophia Baeta, Sophia Boisvert, Emma Hurley, Chloe Marcotte, Koby Quach, Aidan
30 Quinn, Mia Rocco, Anthony Santangelo, Jake Smolan, Garrett Sylvestre, Mount Saint Charles
31 Academy Class of 2026; The distinguished honor and outstanding academic achievement of
32 being named a Mount Saint Charles Academy Class of 2026 Top Ten Student;
33Representative Ackerman
34Rhode Island Yacht Club, celebrating the 151st Commissioning Day of the Rhode Island
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1 Yacht Club on June 6, 2026;
2Representative McNamara
3Patricia Moreau, Northern Lincoln Elementary School; your retirement after 29 years in
4 your position as Secretary for the Principal and dedicated and faithful service to the students and
5 faculty of the Northern Lincoln Elementary School.
6Representative Ackerman
7Brendan Desrosiers, Ponaganset High School, Class of 2026; the distinguished honor and
8 outstanding academic achievement of being named Valedictorian of the Ponaganset High School
9 Class of 2026.
10Representatives Chippendale, Place, and Santucci
11Molly Souza, Ponaganset High School, Class of 2026; the distinguished honor and
12 outstanding academic achievement of being named Salutatorian of the Ponaganset High School
13 Class of 2026.
14Representatives Chippendale, Place, and Santucci
15Gabriel Parra, the privilege and honor of your visit to the Rhode Island State House;
16Representative Diaz
17Jared Agundis, Juliea Alger, Brent Angelini, Cole Arpin, Aiden Badeau, Abigail Basset,
18 Nicholas Benoit, Elijah Bhatty, Joshua Boschiachak, Isabel Bolender, Colby Boucher, Kayden
19 Boulay, Ava Bourassa, Jocoby Bourassa, Avery Bousquet, Mila Boyer-Martinez, Tyler Brewer,
20 Emma Campbell, Nicholas Carey, Timothy Casserly, Jessary Cedar, Cayden Closson, Avah
21 Colbert, Felicity Connors, Madison Cordeiro, Declan Costa, Sarah Crossley, Emma Davis, Lydia
22 Davis, Giovanny De La Cruz, Jasmine Demars, Chelsea Demers, Olivia Deprofio, Damian
23 DesJardins, Damien Duarte, Alyvia Ducharme, Krystal Dufresne, Lauren Fagan, Kate Fay, Colin
24 Ferland, Ethan Fitts, Helena Fleming, Tyler Fontaine, Rodney Frenette, Jenna Frontiero, Mitchell
25 Fullam, Chase Gagnon, Kaylin Gamache, Justin Garneau, Samuel Gauvin, Jayda Gibbons, Joshua
26 Gleason, Grant Godzwon, Nadia Gomes, Dante Gomez, Logan Gomez, Logan Gomez, Jasmin
27 Gomez, Neviah Greene, Xavier Guerra, EllaAnn Hebert, Samuel Hernandex Cardoza, Juan
28 Hernandez Delcid, Dylan Holland, Kenneth Hopkins, Aloka Houde, Trevin Jalette, Eli Jimenez,
29 Brayden Johnson, Liliana Keeble, Kaeden Kelley, Samual Klockars, Allen Kopec, Addison
30 Lacey, Christopher Lacouture, Rielynn Laferriere, Dylan Lagleur, Brianna Laliberte, Jack
31 Lamarre, Michaela Lambert, Kayla Lamonthe, Gavin Larson, Collin Lavergne, Emma Leduc,
32 Joao Leite, Kaelyn Lemoine, Makayla Leone, Alexis Leplat, Connor Levesques, Parker
33 Levesque, Christiana Lobao, Alyssa Mainville, Cadence Makowski, Ace Marengo, William
34 Mariette, Darleny Martinez Cabrera, Marissa Masiello, Owen Masse, Janessa McKay, Faith
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1 Monteiro, Mason Moore, Camilo Ocampo, Ian Oliver, Izabell Pacheco, Chloe Pascetta, Leo
2 Picard Andrew Pickett, Evan Polacek, Sadie Pomeroy, Jack Rooney, Alexia Rosario, John Ryan ,
3 Hohn Ryan, Ella Salera, Mohamed Sankhon, Gustavo Santos, Alex Sawyer, Brooke Scotland,
4 Owen Simpson, Hailey Slekis, Tiana Smith, Cameron Smith, Victoria Steele, Addison Stone,
5 Peyton Strode, Joshua Strychasz, Ethan Taylor, Nathan Thurber, Maximus Tonelli, Kaden Torres,
6 Nomar Torres Luna, Michael Tremblay, Brayton Tupper, Kennedie Tupper, Ryan Tupper, Kylie
7 Van Brunt, Jay Vance, Ryan Bincoli, Spencer Wayland, Logan Williams, Ethan Withington,
8 Jasmine Woodard-Leavitt, Michaella Yoli, Adam Young, Arrow Yuszczak, Joshua Zazza,
9 Burrillville High School Class of 2026; the outstanding academic achievement of your graduation
10 from the Burrillville High School Class of 2026;
11Representatives Place and Newberry
12Chief David Zannelli, New Haven Police Department; the privilege and honor of being
13 sworn-in to the rank of Police Chief on the New Haven Police Department and recognizing your
14 commitment to creating a safe and culturally diverse, and inclusive city;
15Representative Fellela
16Wendy Joering, Executive Director Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center; the
17 outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of receiving the "Charles Lindenbaum Person
18 of the Year Award" from the Brotherhood of Temple Beth-El.
19Speaker Blazejewski
20Frank J. Russo; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 80th Birthday on May 23,
21 2026.
22Representative Noret
23Patricia Russo; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 75th Birthday on July 31,
24 2026.
25Representative Noret
26Christian Lopez Najera, Gabriell Lopez Najera; The joyous and momentous occasion of
27 celebrating a Happy Birthday on June 2, 2026.
28Representative Perez
29Andi Garceau, Cottrell F. Hoxsie Elementary School; your commitment to the Rhode
30 Island School Recycling Project and Get Food Smart Program and recognizing the remarkable
31 success of the "Recycle Rangers" and achieving a 94% decrease in landfill waste in one week.
32Representative Hopkins
33Cailin Grzybowski, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England; the outstanding
34 achievement and distinguished honor of receiving the "Girl Scouts Silver Award" and
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1 recognizing your efforts to implement a Take Action Project that will create lasting and
2 sustainable change.
3Representative Casimiro
4Isabelle Slowick; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 98th Birthday on May
5 30, 2026.
6Representatives Casy, Brien, and Phillips
7Steve Arruda, Softball Dir (Jess's Silvia's Dad), Prescott Peckham (Pesky), Terry Leary
8 (Tim teacher at TMS Dad), Bryan & Diane Sanford, Henry Guillette (Lori), Granger Jerome; the
9 honor of receiving the "Tiverton Little League Award" for your commitment to provide a safe
10 environment that uses baseball and softball to teach life lessons, teamwork and sportsmanship;
11Representative Edwards
12Cantor Dr. Brian J. Mayer, Temple Emanu-El; your 36 years of faithful service to the
13 congregation of Temple Emanu-El and commitment to shaping generations of the Rhode Island
14 Jewish Community through music, worship, education and community connection;
15Representative Ackerman
16Dakota S. Beckvold, Scouting America Troop 5, Bristol, Rhode Island; the distinction
17 and honor of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your
18 commitment and dedication to the values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness;
19Representatives Speakman and Donovan
20Cynthia Noble, Holt Funeral Home; your retirement after 39 years of dedicated and
21 faithful service to the people of the City of Woonsocket as a "Beacon of Light "for countless
22 families during their darkest moments;
23Representatives Casey, Brien and Phillips
24De La Comunidad Bilingual, Carol Aguasivas and Family School; celebrating the launch
25 of the "Laura Rodriguez Full-Service Community Hub" honoring your beloved mother's lifelong
26 commitment to children and families through her Legacy of Love, Service and Community;
27Representative Diaz
28Emmanuel Oluwanifemi Adebayo, James Patrick Brennan, Elizabeth Rose Ceprano,
29 Alarie Elaina Champagne, Cambria Anna DeQuattro, Lilliana Isabella Doucet, Autumn Railynn
30 Duquette, Jerry David Fernandez, Olivia Gomes, Skyler Grist, Preston Lee Luanglath, Adara
31 Montgomery, Jace Micah Moseley, Rachael Munro, Reagan Munro, Joseph A. Olobri Jr.,
32 Michael G. Orsini, Amelia Orsini Rachdouni, Elizabeth Ruiz, Armani Santana, Lyla P.
33 Schaumberg, Tiago Sousa-Medeiros, Luca M. Stabile, Francesca Christine Tiernan, St. Augustine
34 School Class of 2026; the outstanding academic achievement of your graduation from the 8th
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1 Grade at St. Augustine School Class of 2026 on June 14, 2026;
2Representative Hull
3Noah Winslow, Valedictorian, Evan Duda, Salutatorian, Tiverton High School Class of
4 2026; the distinguished honor and outstanding academic achievement of being named of the
5 Tiverton High School Class of 2026;
6Representative Edwards
7Noah Winslow, Evan Duda, Courtnie Smith, Lia Doster, Amanda Perry, Gianna Peralta,
8 Magnus Caspersen, Meg Morash, Emma Hull, Kylie Burgo, Tiverton High School Class of 2026;
9 the distinguished honor and outstanding academic achievement of being named as a Tiverton
10 High School Class of 2026 Top 10 Student;
11Representative Edwards
12Russell Duguay, Mayor of Manville; the privilege and honor of being named as the
13 Grand Marshal of the 2026 Lincoln Memorial Day Parade;
14Representative Shallcross Smith
15Holly Counsens, Grade 4, Gaudet Learning Academy; your retirement after many years
16 of dedicated and faithful service to the students and faculty of the Gaudet Learning Academy;
17Representative Abney
18Eric Godin, Social Studies, Middletown High School; your retirement after many years of
19 dedicated and faithful service to the students and faculty of the Middletown High School;
20Representative Abney
21Diane Lukowicz, Grade 2, Aquidneck Elementary School; your retirement after many
22 years of dedicated and faithful service to the students and faculty of the Aquidneck Elementary
23 School;
24Representative Abney
25Cheryl Rosa, School Nurse/Teacher, Aquidneck Elementary School; your retirement after
26 many years of dedicated and faithful service to the students and faculty of the Aquidneck
27 Elementary School;
28Representative Abney
29Gail Sullivan-McCune, Computer Science, Middletown High School; your retirement
30 after many years of dedicated and faithful service to the students and faculty of the Middletown
31 High School;
32Representative Abney
33Ruth Lynn Butler, Literacy, Forest Avenue Elementary School; your retirement after
34 many years of dedicated and faithful service to the students and faculty of the Forest Avenue
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1 Elementary School;
2Representative Abney
3Casey Bowman, 8 Grade Math teacher, Joseph H. Gaudet Middle School; the privilege
4 and honor of being named as the "2024-2025 Middletown Teacher of the Year";
5Representative Abney
6Donovan Bazar, Ethan Breitmaier, Anurupa Buchta, Amiah Chaney, Callan Connolly,
7 Kingston DeLeon-Spitaleri, Ariana DeSenna, Zariyah Finona-Boyd, Benjamin Frink, Emily
8 Godinho, William Howes, Juliana Johnson, Maya Kennedy, Carter Lima, Flynn Lyon, Theo
9 Mallet, Aubrey Morgan, Ramona Mountford, Miles Parmenter, Logan Queenan, Marvel
10 Sauvageau, Aubree Torres, Attaquin Tracy, Avery Abrams, Jaheeim Benton, Alice Burre,
11 Clayton Cabral, Luca Coelho, Rayna Cortez, Zayden DaSilva, Zoe De Fayette, Wesley Govey,
12 Kamryn Kamps, Thomas Liu, Landon Mello, Faith Moniz, Phineas Park-Schoener, Violet
13 Ramos, Sabrina Sadler, Anori Smith, Karolina Tierney, Sophia Trout, Simon Wizer, Trenton
14 Baptista, Isabella Cumplido, Jaxon DeLeon-Spitaleri, Madison Perry, Emma Bailey, Scott
15 Beland, Carter Correia, Charlie Costantino, Adriana Cunha, Ellie Fauska, Victor Fernandez,
16 Mason Ferreira, Brayden Flower, Ambri Fonseca, Natalee Gagnon, Violet Garcia, Lucas
17 Gaudiano, Benjamin Greco, Audrey Pierre, Molly Pita, Stella Razza, Hailey Rodrigues, Olive
18 Tuthill, Tucker Wilhelm, Rhodes Wilkening, Silas Ziobrowski, Liam Hayes, Myron J. Francis
19 Elementary School; the outstanding academic achievement of your promotion from the 5 th Grade
20 at the Myron J. Francis Elementary School Class of 2026;
21Representative Kazarian
22National Krao Association in the Americas – Rhode Island Chapter; celebrating the 35th
23 Gala of the National Krao Association in the America's-Rhode Island Chapter and recognizing
24 the continued commitment to provide quality education and healthcare to ensure mobility for the
25 people of our community;
26Representative Biah
27Jacob Silva, Hendricken High School; celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation at
28 Hendricken High School on May 14, 2026 and your dedication and commitment to being a true
29 witness of Christ defending and spreading your faith;
30Representative Noret
31Christine and Daniel Kellerman, Cafe Namaste; celebrating the Grand Re-Opening of the
32 Cafe Namaste in Conimicut and recognizing your commitment to supporting your community
33 and providing your customers with a warm and friendly atmosphere;
34Representative Hopkins
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1Lynn Krim, Owner, The MIii at Shady Lea; being honored for your many years of
2 outstanding commitment and dedication to shaping and sustaining The Mill at Shady Lea where
3 creative people can form a community where they can learn, share and work;
4Representative Craven
5Ken Ayars, State of Rhode Island; your retirement after many years of dedicated and
6 faithful service to the people of the State of Rhode Island as a member of the RI Department of
7 Environmental Management;
8Representative Cotter
9Allyson Faubert, Geena Kenyon, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England; the
10 outstanding achievement and prestigious honor of receiving the "Girl Scouts Gold Award" the
11 highest award in the Girls Scouts (Grades 9-12) for your commitment to make lasting and
12 sustainable change;
13Representative Kennedy
14Aidan Correia, Alexandra Squillante, Ana Picozzi, Anna Haun, Senjamin Giansanti,
15 Benjamin Loffier, Charles Garrett, Chase Pinheiro, Dominic Rocchio-Rose, Emma Ferri, Gino
16 Spagnolo, Hannah Liese, Jack Degnan, John Lombardi, Julian Scotti, Liliana Hayes, Maddalena
17 Cirelli, Madison lien, Mia Su, Nathaniel Stroud, Noah Ferri, Owen Silva, Ryan Ginolfi-Laninfa,
18 Samantha LeGoff, Sophia Baldwin, Saint Joseph School Class of 2026; the outstanding academic
19 achievement of your promotion from the 8th Grade at Saint Joseph School on May 28, 2026
20 Class of 2026;
21Representative Serpa
22Michael Chytka, Kylie Delemos, Allison Gervelis, Lea Karoly, Kyle Kidd, Jyoti
23 Ramdass, Carolyn Richer, Andrew Rodrigues, Hanalei Streuli, Portsmouth High School Class of
24 2026; the outstanding academic achievement of being named a Portsmouth High School Class of
25 2026 "Top 10 Senior";
26Representative Cortvriend
27Julie Leddy, Coventry Housing Authority; your retirement after 29 years of dedicated and
28 faithful service as a member of the Coventry Housing Authority providing affordable housing
29 opportunities and enhance the lives of the people of the Town of Coventry;
30Representative Nardone
31Luke Joseph DeFedele, Scouting America Troop 121, Hopkinton; the distinction and
32 honor of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout In Scouting America for your commitment and
33 dedication to the values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness;
34Representative Kennedy
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1Samantha Brailsford, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England; the outstanding
2 achievement and distinguished honor of receiving the "Girl Scouts Silver Award" and
3 recognizing your efforts to implement a Take Action Project that will create lasting and
4 sustainable change;
5Representative Marszalkowski
6Rhode Island Computer Museum; The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of
7 the Rhode Island Computer Museum and your commitment to preserve our rich computer history
8 and inspire our future workforce by providing knowledge and encouraging research;
9Representative Craven
10Camila Andrade Fortes, University of Rhode Island Class of 2026; the outstanding
11 academic achievement of your graduation from the University of Rhode Island College of Health
12 Science with a Bachelor's in Human Development and Family Science;
13Representative Cruz
14Nicholas Michael Edwards, Northeastern University; the outstanding academic
15 achievement of your graduation from Northeastern University with a Master’s in Public
16 Administration;
17Representative McEntee
18Gavin Stegall, Valedictorian, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and
19 honor of being the #1 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of
20 2026;
21Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
22William Southworth, Salutatorian, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction
23 and honor of being the #2 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of
24 2026;
25Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
26Jessica Deal, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of being the
27 #3 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;
28Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
29Nathanael Bagg, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of being
30 the #4 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;
31Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
32Isabella Pinheiro, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of
33 being the #5 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;
34Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
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1Dylan White, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of being
2 the #6 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;
3Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
4Tyler Scarborough, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of
5 being the #7 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;
6Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
7Bridget Courtney, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of
8 being the #8 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;
9Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
10Kelsey Braun, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of being
11 the #9 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;
12Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
13Abigail Chase, Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026; the distinction and honor of being
14 the #10 highest ranking academic student in the Mt. Hope High School Class of 2026;
15Representatives Donovan, Knight and Speakman
16Calvin Moshier, James Schuller and Lucas Sousa, Scouting America Troop 46,
17 Barrington; the distinction and honor of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in Scouting America for
18 your commitment and dedication to the value of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness;
19Representatives Boylan and Knight
20Johathan p. Currie, Connor Helm, Spencer H. Smith, Sam Spencer and Justin Tibbetts,
21 Scouting America Troop 2, Barrington; the distinction and honor of attaining the rank of Eagle
22 Scout in Scouting America for your commitment and dedication to the value of Scouting,
23 Citizenship, Character and Fitness;
24Representatives Boylan and Knight
25Julie Leddy, Director, Coventry Housing Authority; your 29 years of dedicated and
26 faithful service, providing affordable housing opportunities and comprehensive programs to
27 enhance the lives of the people in the Town of Coventry, Rhode Island;
28Representatives Noret and Serpa
29Evelyn Aardal, Jaxson Acosta, Winter Adams, Ava Billington, Mia-Nicole Blanco,
30 Sereynun Bun, Amelie Cambio, Aranza Chavez-Hui, Lenora Clarke, Olivia Clarke, Isabella
31 Cocca, Finnian Cox, Dylan Croke, Amiliah Cruz, Cora Daly, Hollis Donise, Violet Dority,
32 Adrianna Dom, Gerald Estevez Fernandez, Caleb Graham, Maggie Harrigan Thorp, Sophia
33 Hiraldo, Mia Hodge, Alisha Hok, Olive lmbriani, Arianna Isernia, Kiara Izaguirre Chavarria,
34 Amirah Keane, Mya Lincoln, Anastasia Loezos, Olive Loezos, Anderson Lora, Anthony Lora,
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1 Eva McGovern, Landon Moeun, John Molon, Ismael Morel Morfa, Elena Muralles, Emilio
2 Ogando, Riley Ortiz, Alexander Pestana, Jameson Powers, Zachary Rivera, Yanelis Rodriguez,
3 Joshua Rodyn, Frederic Shelton, Dakota Sheriff, Analeah Silva, Tony Smolinski, Jade Valerio,
4 Montserrat Vallejo Made and Aria Vargas; the outstanding academic achievement of your
5 promotion from the 5th Grade at Edward S. Rhodes Elementary School on June 12, 2026;
6Representative McNamara
7Johnston Historical Society; the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial commission Liberty
8 Tree Planting Ceremony at the Johnston Historical Society commemorating Rhode Island's role
9 in the American Revolution and symbolizing freedom, equality and independence;
10Representative Fellela
11Callie Baez Hutchinson, Emily Aldrich, Julian Brownell, Bella Anthony, Gonzalo
12 Fernandez de la Mela, Jade Cardoso, Caleb Flores, Xavier Cherry, Olympia Forcier, Joshua
13 Conley, Dyland Fuentes Romero, Marcos Garden, Madison Harley, Chloe Gennani, Nancy Ith,
14 A'ryha Gomes, Xzavier Jerez, Nora Hemond, Penelope Lamaire, Phoebe Johnson, Calder Lund,
15 Jose Morales, Jaysion Martinez, Athena Phann, Brady McCulloch, Gino Policastro, Laila
16 Mitchell, Emmalynn Rainville, Daniel Noj, Axel Rivera Romero, David Rainville, John ("Sal")
17 Signore Ill, Jude Schroeder, Oliver Simone, Xander Simas, Isaiah Stevens; the outstanding
18 academic achievement of your promotion from the 5th Grade at E.T. Wyman Elementary School
19 on June 17, 2026;
20Representative McNamara
21William A. Roy, Sr.; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 100th Birthday on
22 July 1, 2026 and recognizing your outstanding service to the United States of America as a
23 member of the United States Navy;
24Representative Noret
25Angel Gautreaux; celebrating your first live concert at the Alma Center On May 28, 2026
26 and recognizing the beginning of a lifetime of musical success and being a "Rising Star in
27 Music";
28Representative Diaz
29Barrington High School Sailing Team, Elery Kloc, Sophia Lepine, Kaylee Henchman,
30 Maddie Kiely, Nina Hansen, Duffy Macaulay, Benjamin Reuter, Kai Beland, Dr. Michael Reuter,
31 Head Coach, Abigail Tutt, Assistant Coach, Gabriella Weimer, Mia Niewiecki, Calvin Moshier,
32 Mollie Declercq; winning the New England fleet Race Championship in the A and B division and
33 the distinction of being the first public school in 32 years and the first school from Rhode Island
34 to ever win the O'Day Trophy;
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1Representatives Boylan and Knight
2Zariah A. Spangler, Central High School; Yazan Alothman, Dr. Jorge Alvarez High
3 School; Mirellen Cordosa Goncalves, Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School; Daniel Roldan, E3
4 Academy; Oliver E. Garcia Pena, The Juanita Sanchez E. Complex; Jordalice Cardona, Times 2
5 Academy and Roxanna M. Sanchez, Times 2 Academy; the outstanding academic achievement of
6 your graduation from the Accelerate and P-Tech dual enrollment programs at the Community
7 College of Rhode Island;
8Representative Batista
9Dr. Rafael Montero; En roconocimiento a su destacada trayectoria como médico,
10 investigador y académico dominicano, y su valioso aporte a la salud pública y al docenia
11 universitaria;
12Representative Felix
13Sonia Aldana Morales, Nathaly Andujar, Lugo Anita Bruno, Flor Maria Cabreja, Maria
14 Veronica Cano, Virginia Cortez, Karla De La Rosa, Nubia Isabel Durango Quintero, Anayra
15 Garcia, Ivania Garcia, Gabriella Garzaro, Maria Jose Gutierrez Paz, Wendy Huegas, Arlette
16 Hidalgo, Rocio Marte-Poirier, Andrea Paola Mendez, Carolina Menendez, Roxana Mercado
17 Rojo, Sandra Ortiz, Natalia Otero, Celeste Rosales, Nadya Sanchez Bernal, Belkys Then,
18 Madeline Torres de Alexis,; the outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of our
19 graduation from the "Latina Leadership Institute Class of 2026" for your commitment to drive
20 meaningful change in your community and beyond;
21Representative Alzate
22Sayles Hill Rod & Gun Club; celebrating the Dedication and Members Homecoming Day
23 on July 18, 2026 and your continued commitment to promote safe and responsible gun use while
24 fostering a community for hunting and shooting enthusiasts;
25Representative Newberry
26Nataly Acevedo, Mendy Chen, Brooke Ciancaglini, Gianna Etheridge, Margaret Martin,
27 Haley Pistacchio, Jacob Salguero, Lillian Wallin, Isabella Wu, Gabriela Paulino-Cabrera; the
28 outstanding academic achievement of your graduation from North Providence High School and
29 the Accelerate and P-Tech dual enrollment programs at the Community College of Rhode Island;
30Representatives Corvese, O'Brien and Hull
31Aaron E. Estrada Urizar, Jeremy O. Estrada, Audrey G. Flor, Isabella R. Fossberg, Jaelle
32 L. Gonzalez, Alejandra J. Jiron Cardenas, Jesus E. Juarez Linares, Therese Marien J. Mapacpac,
33 Learn Martinez, Angelyn H. Mathieu, Nahiomy A. Matias Jimenez, Victoria R. Morales Garcia,
34 Bryan O. Mota Ordonez, Aaliyah Natareno-Gamez, O'Brien, Gabriella N. Payano, Derickson
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1 Victoria I. Poirier, Alessa M. Santamaria Ortiz, Aaliyah A. Santisteban, Drayton-Dennis J. Sena,
2 Dashanty D. Agramonte, Jhanaia Aquino Baez, Yuliana S. Avila, Lucas G. Barratt, Olivia L.
3 Belbin, German G. Carranza Velasquez, Sydney E. Chavez Perez, Camilla D. Flores, Eric J.
4 Gardner, Yassin K. Hassanen, Madison B. Medina Murillo, Mayco A. Mota Pol, Brittany A.
5 Quinonez Ramirez, Ariyana S. Rosario, Antonio N. Suchite Samayoa, Faith J. Toayen, Angelys
6 Ventura Matos, Amahri Walker, Isabella S. Yuricevic, Allen T. Adevoso, Iker D. Blanco Castro,
7 Estefany R. Cruz Castro, Vanessa R. Cruz, Michael J. Delgadillo Rivera, Jayceon L. Ferrell,
8 Bethany M. Garabito Aponte, Gaisha J. Leblanc, Christopher M Lewis, Jr., Marlys D. Morales
9 Urizar, Saimel A. Pimentel Villalona, Dulce I. Pol, Rubi Y. Ramos Estrada, Bilma Ramos Saban
10 Stefen J. Song, Travis S. Um, Elirianny Vargas Suarez, Rosanny Almonte Castillo, Valentina J.
11 Blanco, Sophia F. Castillo, Yuseli Abigail N. Cifuentes Martinez, Naimel C. De La Rosa Castillo,
12 Beheshta Fahim, Jessica T. Hang, Genesis M. Hernandez Mateo, Johasfey D. Ortega Vargas,
13 Brianna Ortiz De Leon, Danna Recio Genao, Nasir C. Samuels, Dylan J. Santos Perez, Sarita
14 Silva Fuentes; the outstanding academic achievement of your promotion from the 5th Grade at
15 Gladstone Street Elementary School on June 12, 2026, Class of 2026;
16Representative Lima
17Wesley Cole, Meadow Monteiro, Andrew Pepler, Madeline Lee, Julia Melo, Molly Oser,
18 Adrianna Peralta, Kaitlyn Swinehart, Malcolm Cellemme, Avery Correia, Charlotte Gilfillen,
19 Sasha Joy, Cruz Renchan, Tiverton Middle School Mock Trial Team; the outstanding
20 achievement and distinguished honor of winning the Rhode Island Legal Education Foundation
21 Middle School Mock Trial Tournament 2025-2026;
22Representative Edwards
23Samantha Brailsford, Girl Scouts of Southern Rhode Island; the outstanding achievement
24 and distinguished honor of receiving the “Girl Scouts Silver Award” and recognizing your efforts
25 to implement a Take Action Project that will create lasting and sustainable change;
26Representative Marszalkowski
27Grace Poethke, Ashley Schopac, Emma Trainor, Girl Scouts Southern New England; the
28 outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of receiving the “Girl Scouts Silver Award”
29 and recognizing your efforts to implement a Take Action Project that will create lasting and
30 sustainable change;
31Representative Nardone
32Dr. Gordon Wood; being honored at Rhode Island Historical Society’s celebration of our
33 nation’s 250th Anniversary and your role as one of the most important voices in recounting the
34 history of the Revolution and as a leader in history and teacher education;
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1Speaker Blazejewski
2Celeste Dyer, Director, Cumberland Public Library; your retirement after more than 32
3 years of dedicated and faithful services, providing equitable access to knowledge and resources
4 for the people of the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island;
5Representative Voas
6Benjamin Hernandez, Celibeth I. Mercedes, Raquel M. Ortiz Soberanis, Joseline
7 Soberanis, Rihanna Ruiz Perez, Nalea M. Smith; the outstanding academic achievement of your
8 graduation from E3 Academy and the Accelerate and P-TECH dual enrollment programs at the
9 Community College of Rhode Island;
10Representative Biah
11Ranier Martinez, Alexis Hall, Alexander Razo, Laura Orozco, Jared Winslow, Ariel
12 Alana Burns, Leslie Estevez, Nicole Harper, Christian Olasanoye; the outstanding achievements
13 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;
15Representative Morales
16BCI Detective Donna Newton, Providence Police Department; your retirement after
17 many years of faithful service and commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of
18 the City of Providence as a member of the Providence Police Department “Integrity, Honesty and
19 Professionalism”;
20Representative Hull
21Ptlm. Joseph Madeira, Providence Police Department; your retirement after many years
22 of faithful service and commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of the City of
23 Providence as a member of the Providence Police Department “Integrity, Honesty and
24 Professionalism”;
25Representative Hull
26Ptlm. Vincent Pazzetta, Providence Police Department; your retirement after many years
27 of faithful service and commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of the City of
28 Providence as a member of the Providence Police Department “Integrity, Honesty and
29 Professionalism”;
30Representative Hull
31Troop 418, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
32 Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Girls Assisting Shelter Pets” and creating
33 sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;
34Speaker Blazejewski
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1Troop 563, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
2 Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Composting with Barrington Farm School”
3 and creating sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;
4Speaker Blazejewski
5Troop 53, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
6 Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Comfort Care Bags” and creating
7 sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;
8Speaker Blazejewski
9Troop 212, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
10 Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Activity Blankets” and creating sustainable
11 change and lasting impact in your community;
12Speaker Blazejewski
13Troop 965, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
14 Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Renewing the Garden” and creating
15 sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;
16Speaker Blazejewski
17Troop 5, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
18 Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Shoe Cubby for Wellville” and creating
19 sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;
20Speaker Blazejewski
21Troop 455, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
22 Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Rainbow Memorial Bridge” for the
23 RISPCA and creating sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;
24Speaker Blazejewski
25Troop 1034, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
26 Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Bristol Animal Shelter Enrichment” and
27 Care and creating sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;
28Speaker Blazejewski
29Troop 293, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
30 Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Kids Care Kits” and creating sustainable
31 change and lasting impact in your community;
32Speaker Blazejewski
33Troop 434, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
34 Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Our Planet Has No Restart Button” and
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1 creating sustainable change and lasting impact in your community;
2Speaker Blazejewski
3Troop 989, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
4 Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Project Hope” and creating sustainable
5 change and lasting impact in your community;
6Speaker Blazejewski
7Troop 1311, Girl Scout Troop; the outstanding achievement of receiving the Girl Scout
8 Bronze Award for completing a Take Action Project “Trash Bash!” and creating sustainable
9 change and lasting impact in your community;
10Speaker Blazejewski
11NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
12RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives hereby extends to the aforesaid persons
13 and organizations its very best wishes on this memorable occasion and expresses the hope for
14 continued good fortune; and be it further
15RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is respectfully requested to
16 transmit a properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.
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