Extending Congratulations

WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House that certain persons and organizations are deserving of commendation; and Paulette Carr, The Preservation Society of Newport County; the distinguished honor being named the recipient of the Emerging Leader Award by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association at the annual ANCHORS Award ceremony for your dedication and excellence in the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi Natalia Miro, Beech Restaurant; the distinguished honor being named the recipient of the Food Service Employee Award by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association at the annual ANCHORS Award ceremony for your dedication and excellence in the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi Mike Santucci, Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel; the distinguished honor being named the recipient of the Lodging Employee Award by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association at the annual ANCHORS Award ceremony for your dedication and excellence in the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi Rosa Lopez, The Chanler at Cliff Walk; the distinguished honor being named the recipient of the Tourism Employee Award by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association at the annual ANCHORS Award ceremony for your dedication and excellence in the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi Newport Mansions, The Preservation Society of Newport County; the distinguished honor being named the recipient of the Instagram Account Award by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association at the annual ANCHORS Award ceremony for your dedication and excellence in the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi JAYD BUN; the distinguished honor being named the recipient of the Restaurant of the Year Award by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association at the annual ANCHORS Award ceremony for your dedication and excellence in the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi Castle Hill Inn, Newport Restaurant Group; the distinguished honor being named the recipient of the Hotel of the Year Award by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association at the annual ANCHORS Award ceremony for your dedication and excellence in the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi Track 15; the distinguished honor being named the recipient of the People’s Choice Award by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association at the annual ANCHORS Award ceremony for your dedication and excellence in the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi Joseph Caldarone, Iron Works Restaurant; the distinguished honor being named the recipient of the Chef of the Year Award by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association at the annual ANCHORS Award ceremony for your dedication and excellence in the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi Juncal Mexican Grill & Bar; the distinguished honor being named the recipient of the Newcomer Award by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association at the annual ANCHORS Award ceremony for your dedication and excellence in the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi Brands of Portugal; the distinguished honor being named the recipient of the Allied Member Award by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association at the annual ANCHORS Award ceremony for your dedication and excellence in the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi Hope & Main; the distinguished honor being named the recipient of the Arthur Robbins Community Service Award by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association at the annual ANCHORS Award ceremony for your dedication and excellence in the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi Jonathan Walker, Executive Director, RI Sports Commission, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau; the distinguished honor being named the recipient of the Hospitality Champion Award by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association at the annual ANCHORS Award ceremony for your dedication and excellence in the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi The Trolls, South County Tourism Council; the distinguished honor being named the recipient of the Must-See Attraction Award by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association at the annual ANCHORS Award ceremony for your dedication and excellence in the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi Chef Matthew Reilly, Newport Area Career and Technical Center; the distinguished honor being named the recipient of the Teacher of the Year Award by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association at the annual ANCHORS Award ceremony for your dedication and excellence in the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi Ella Murphy, Chariho Area & Technical Center; the distinguished honor being named the recipient of the Student of the Year Award by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association at the annual ANCHORS Award ceremony for your dedication and excellence in the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi Gregg’s Restaurants & Taverns Legacy Employees; the distinguished honor being named the recipient of the President’s Award by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association at the annual ANCHORS Award ceremony for your dedication and excellence in the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi Kristen Adamo, President and CEO, Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau; being honored at the Rhode Island Hospitality Association Annual ANCHORS Awards ceremony for being the Chairperson of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association for your dedication and excellence to the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi Dr. Rosemary Costigan, President, Community College of Rhode Island; being honored at the Rhode Island Hospitality Association Annual ANCHORS Award ceremony for being the Chairperson of the Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation for your dedication and excellence to the tourism sector; Speaker Shekarchi Ben Murro; Scouting America, Pack 6, Narragansett Council; the distinguished honor of attaining the Arrow of Light Rank in Scouting America’s Cub Scout Program focusing on core Scouting values, Duty to God, Citizenship, Outdoor Skills and Safety; Representative Paplauskas Walker Shapiro; Scouting America, Pack 6, Narragansett Council; the distinguished honor of attaining the Arrow of Light Rank in Scouting America’s Cub Scout Program focusing on core Scouting values, Duty to God, Citizenship, Outdoor Skills and Safety; Representative Paplauskas Madelyn Fearon; Scouting America, Pack 6, Narragansett Council; the distinguished honor of attaining the Arrow of Light Rank in Scouting America’s Cub Scout Program focusing on core Scouting values, Duty to God, Citizenship, Outdoor Skills and Safety; Representative Paplauskas Joseph Johnson; Scouting America, Pack 6, Narragansett Council; the distinguished honor of attaining the Arrow of Light Rank in Scouting America’s Cub Scout Program focusing on core Scouting values, Duty to God, Citizenship, Outdoor Skills and Safety; Representative Paplauskas Zackary LeBlanc; Scouting America, Pack 6, Narragansett Council; the distinguished honor of attaining the Arrow of Light Rank in Scouting America’s Cub Scout Program focusing on core Scouting values, Duty to God, Citizenship, Outdoor Skills and Safety; Representative Paplauskas Jonah Lopez; Scouting America, Pack 6, Narragansett Council; the distinguished honor of attaining the Arrow of Light Rank in Scouting America’s Cub Scout Program focusing on core Scouting values, Duty to God, Citizenship, Outdoor Skills and Safety; Representative Paplauskas Giovanni Marzilli; Scouting America, Pack 6, Narragansett Council; the distinguished honor of attaining the Arrow of Light Rank in Scouting America’s Cub Scout Program focusing on core Scouting values, Duty to God, Citizenship, Outdoor Skills and Safety; Representative Paplauskas Ryan Morgan; Scouting America, Pack 6, Narragansett Council; the distinguished honor of attaining the Arrow of Light Rank in Scouting America’s Cub Scout Program focusing on core Scouting values, Duty to God, Citizenship, Outdoor Skills and Safety; Representative Paplauskas Jude Norberg; Scouting America, Pack 6, Narragansett Council; the distinguished honor of attaining the Arrow of Light Rank in Scouting America’s Cub Scout Program focusing on core Scouting values, Duty to God, Citizenship, Outdoor Skills and Safety; Representative Paplauskas James Parisi; your retirement after many years of dedication and faithful work on behalf of the Rhode Island Teachers and Health Professionals; Representative Fellela Richard Vega, Community College of Rhode Island; your outstanding performance during the National Cyber League (NCL) Fall 20 Competition Season contributed to CCRI ranking th nationally among over 8,520 students from 490 colleges and universities; Representative Corvese Fire Chief Michael DeMello, Bristol Fire Department; the outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of being named as President of the Rhode Island Fire Chief’s Association; Representatives Donovan and Speakman Andy Russ; your dance theatre performance, SLEEPWALKER, at Wilbury Theatre Group and contributions to the local arts scene for over 35 years; Representative Morales Ms. Stephanie Bannon, Barrington Middle School, grades 7/8; Excellence in Teaching and Inspiring Students for the Annual Soul Force ART Contest celebrating Civil Rights; Representatives Boylan and Knight Ms. Christine Giampietro, Nayatt School, grade 1; Excellence in Teaching and Inspiring Students for the Annual Soul Force ART Contest celebrating Civil Rights; Representatives Boylan and Knight Ms. Rebecca Silva, Sowams School, Kindergarten; Excellence in Teaching and Inspiring Students for the Annual Soul Force ART Contest celebrating Civil Rights; Representatives Boylan and Knight Ms. Abigail Lippe, Primrose School, grade 3; Excellence in Teaching and Inspiring Students for the Annual Soul Force ART Contest celebrating Civil Rights; Representatives Boylan and Knight Ms. Melissa Bento, Barrington Middle School, grade 7; Excellence in Teaching and Inspiring Students for the Annual Soul Force ART Contest celebrating Civil Rights; Representatives Boylan and Knight Ms. Maribeth Promades, Sowams School, grade 2; Excellence in Teaching and Inspiring Students for the Annual Soul Force ART Contest celebrating Civil Rights; Representatives Boylan and Knight Gabriel Nahod, Community College of Rhode Island; your outstanding performance during the National Cyber League (NCL) Fall 20 Competition Season contributed to CCRI ranking th nationally among over 8,520 students and 490 colleges and universities; Representative Bennett Paul Lussier, Cercle Laurier; the distinguished honor of being elected to the position of Incoming President of the Cercle Laurier; Representatives Phillips, Casey and Brien Jason Nichols, Cercle Laurier; the distinguished honor of being elected to the position of Incoming Vice President of the Cercle Laurier; Representatives Phillips, Casey and Brien Jon Lanctot, Cercle Laurier; the distinguished honor of being elected to the position of Incoming Financial Secretary of the Cercle Laurier; Representatives Phillips, Casey and Brien Roger “Slim” Lambert, Cercle Laurier; the distinguished honor of being elected to the position of Treasure of the Cercle Laurier; Representatives Phillips, Casey and Brien Mike Richer, Cercle Laurier; the distinguished honor of being elected to the position of Incoming Recording Secretary of the Cercle Laurier; Representatives Phillips, Casey and Brien Captain Eric DiRosario, Cumberland Fire Department; your outstanding courage and bravery providing the people of the Town of Cumberland, Rhode Island with exceptional public safety; Representative Ackerman Carmen Cadotte; the distinguished honor of receiving the “Barbara Colt Perseverance” Award from the RI Womxn Project; Representative Morales Kirk Loiselle, Director, Scituate Department of Public Works; your retirement after many years of dedicated, faithful and distinguished service to the people of the town of Scituate as the Director Public Works; Representative Quattrocchi Camilo Tamup, Mayor of Chinique, Quiché; congratulations on all your hard work on behalf of the State of Rhode Island; Representative Sanchez Centenario Convite-14 de Enero; congratulations on all your hard work on behalf of the State of Rhode Island; Representative Sanchez Bruce Messier; the distinguished honor of being named President of the Board Directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket; Representative Messier Nicholas Sanzi; the outstanding academic achievement and distinguished honor of being a recipient of a Rhodes Scholarship for the Class of 2026; Representative Caldwell Tori Hong; congratulations on the opening of your art installation, “For the Time Beings” at OPEN in Providence; Representative Morales Jose Carlos Pastrana Díaz, Cuba Barber Shop; congratulations on all your hard work on behalf of the State of Rhode Island; Representative Sanchez Big Feeling Ice Cream; congratulations on celebrating one year of serving ice cream and treats to our Providence neighbors; Representative Morales Thomas Mears, East Greenwich Fire Department; your retirement after many years of dedicated, faithful and distinguished service protecting the life and property for the people of East Greenwich as a member of the East Greenwich Fire Department; Representative Shanley Damian Raposa, Community College of Rhode Island; the distinguished honor and outstanding performance competing in the National Cyber League Fall 20 Competition Season and completing real-world cybersecurity tasks that professionals perform daily; Speaker Shekarchi Wade Chmielinski; the distinguished honor and outstanding performance during the National Cyber League (NCL) Fall 20 Competition Season contributed to CCRI ranking th nationally among over 8,520 students and 490 colleges and universities; Representative Newberry Freeway Car Wash; celebrating the Grand Opening of Freeway Car Wash at 8 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, Rhode Island; Representative Paplauskas Pam Kelley, Point Association, Newport, Rhode Island; your countless hours writing its By-Laws; serving on its Board; and authoring the Points of Interest newsletter, thereby preserving in its members involvement, and concern for, this historic community; Representative Carson The Hopkinton Regional Community Center; the opening of the community learning center in conjunction with Learn365RI as an investment in education while establishing a public space for workforce development, community meetings, senior activities & recreation; Representative Kennedy John Megrdichian, State of Rhode Island; your retirement after many years of dedicated and faithful service to the people of the State of Rhode Island as Assistant Director of Financial and Contract Management for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation; Speaker Shekarchi Ethan Hoag, Boys Scouts of America; the distinction and honor of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness; Representative Carson Mike King, Hendricken High School Class of 2013; the privilege and honor of Bishop Hendricken High School retiring your #1 Baseball Jersey on January 12, 2026; Representative Soloman Robert J. Nero, Chairman, Pawtuxet River Authority; your many years of dedication and commitment to preservation of the environment and quality of life for the people of the State of Rhode Island; Representative Paplauskas Kiley Lynch and Gloria Solis; celebrating the joyous and momentous occasion of your Wedding Engagement in December 2025; Representative Corvese Cameron Lynch and Maria Zapata; celebrating the joyous and momentous occasion of your Wedding Engagement in December 2025; Representative Corvese Head Coach Michael Washington, Central High School Football; your outstanding athletic achievement of winning the 20 Rhode Island Division 1 Football Super Bowl Championship; Representative Sanchez Marty Gaughan, Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy; the outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of your graduation from the 145th Class of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy on December 19, 2025; Representative Shallcross Smith Robert J. Annis, Boy Scout Troop 6, Bristol; the distinction and honor of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America for your commitment and dedication to the values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness; Representative Donovan Capeverdean American Community Development, Pawtucket; receiving the Grant Award from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts to make capital improvements through the voter- approved State Cultural Grant Program; Speaker Shekarchi The Sandra Feimstein-Gamm Theatre, Warwick; receiving the Grant Award from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts to make capital improvements through the voter-approved State Cultural Grant Program; Speaker Shekarchi Linden Place, Bristol; receiving the Grant Award from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts to make capital improvements through the voter-approved State Cultural Grant Program; Speaker Shekarchi Southside Cultural Center of Rhode Island, Providence; receiving the Grant Award from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts to make capital improvements through the voter- approved State Cultural Grant Program; Speaker Shekarchi Newport Art Museum, Newport; receiving the Grant Award from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts to make capital improvements through the voter-approved State Cultural Grant Program; Speaker Shekarchi Preserve RI for the Lippitt House Museum, Providence; receiving the Grant Award from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts to make capital improvements through the voter- approved State Cultural Grant Program; Speaker Shekarchi South County Art Association, Kingston; receiving the Grant Award from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts to make capital improvements through the voter-approved State Cultural Grant Program; Speaker Shekarchi Newport Historical Society, Newport; receiving the Grant Award from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts to make capital improvements through the voter-approved State Cultural Grant Program; Speaker Shekarchi DownCity Design, Providence; receiving the Grant Award from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts to make capital improvements through the voter-approved State Cultural Grant Program; Speaker Shekarchi La Farge Restoration Fund at Newport Congregational Church, Newport; receiving the Grant Award from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts to make capital improvements through the voter-approved State Cultural Grant Program; Speaker Shekarchi The Greenwich Odeum, East Greenwich; receiving the Grant Award from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts to make capital improvements through the voter-approved State Cultural Grant Program; Speaker Shekarchi The Granite Theatre, Westerly; receiving the Grant Award from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts to make capital improvements through the voter-approved State Cultural Grant Program; Speaker Shekarchi Oasis International, Providence; receiving the Grant Award from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts to make capital improvements through the voter-approved State Cultural Grant Program; Speaker Shekarchi Riverzedge Arts Project, Woonsocket; receiving the Grant Award from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts to make capital improvements through the voter-approved State Cultural Grant Program; Speaker Shekarchi Newport Classical, Newport; receiving the Grant Award from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts to make capital improvements through the voter-approved State Cultural Grant Program; Speaker Shekarchi Artist’ Exchange, Cranston; receiving the Grant Award from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts to make capital improvements through the voter-approved State Cultural Grant Program; Speaker Shekarchi South County Museum, Narragansett; receiving the Grant Award from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts to make capital improvements through the voter-approved State Cultural Grant Program; Speaker Shekarchi Ann Barbieri; the joyous and momentous occasion of celebrating a Happy th Birthday on December 30, 2025; Representative Lima NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives hereby extends to the aforesaid persons and organizations its very best wishes on this memorable occasion and expresses the hope for continued good fortune; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is respectfully requested to transmit a properly inscribed citation to each of the aforesaid.