Congratulating James Parisi on His Retirement After Three Decades of Exemplary Service as a Lobbyist for the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals

WHEREAS, For the last three decades, James Parisi has been a respected and distinguished presence at the Rhode Island State House for the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals (RIFTHP), an organization of more than 10,000 members who work as teachers, nurses and other health professionals, school-related personnel, higher education faculty and staff, and state and municipal employees; and

WHEREAS, From the moment that Mr. Parisi accepted this position and its responsibilities, he has worked tirelessly to inform and educate our elected officials about concerns related to education, healthcare, labor issues, retirement, and pension-related matters. He has been widely admired for his vast knowledge about these complex issues and for his honesty and abiding integrity; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his legislative duties and responsibilities, Mr. Parisi has also served as a field representative for six different local unions in Rhode Island, where he provided direct support and representation to his members. In all his endeavors, Mr. Parisi is well-known for his friendly and collegial approach to discussions and negotiations, and for his ability and willingness to work constructively with all parties on an issue. He has also been widely praised for the breadth of his institutional knowledge and rigorous attention to detail, and he is considered to be a trusted source of information and opinions on the vexing issues of the day; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its deepest congratulations to Mr. James Parisi on his retirement as a lobbyist for the Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals after three decades of distinguished and meritorious service. We further wish him good health and continued success in all future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mr. James Parisi.