Extending Congratulations

WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House that certain persons and organizations are Justice Fernandez, Jamal Lewis, Jahiem Smith, Justin Vecchiarino, Amiyah Gomes, Armani Carew, Bernadinio Sylvestre, Edgar De La Cruz, Aj Stuckey, Jaziyah Thompson, Kesan Eugene Barbosa, Esque Tyrone Barbosa, Tiarah Mitchell, Jariel Done, Ibrahim Olaniran; your constant dedication, commitment, and hard work not just to self-growth but also to the growth of their community while attending AS220; Representative Morales Jelysa Moise, Deliliah Sirypannho, Vanessa Vargas, Akira Moise, Chhayanne Bun, Yuvielyz Perez Rodriguez, Nadalyn Khamvongsa, Chanelle Miles, Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center; competing at the Community College of Rhode Island’s Newport Campus in the SkillsUSA Hospitality-Travel and Tourism category on February 10, 2026; Representative Phillips Diamond Hill Vineyards; the joyous and momentous occasion of celebrating the th Anniversary of Diamond Hill Vineyards; and decades of farming, family history and winemaking; Representative Marszalkowski Nathan Alexander, Kaitlyn Archer, Brianna Arnold, Ashley Byrnes, Todd Camp, Sonja Delucia, Mario Desimone, Jamie DeWetter, Alex Dominick Van Meeteren, Victoria Edge, Lindsey Falk, Ryan Forestier, Talia Gallucci, Stephanie Groccia, Louis Guillemette, Nermeen Habek, Haley Heeks, Daniela Hernandez, Reese Hillier, Matthew Hirsch, Kassandra James, Samantha Leach, Takashi Lill, Michael Lovely, Emily Monosh, Mackenna Martinez, Eric Medeiros, Monia Medeiros, Elizabeth Miner, Dayana Moncayo, Myyah Phin, Jolanda Regis, Paul Rotter, Deanna Savage, Christopher Scalzo, Brianixa Simono, Maxx Tejada, Julian Tillett, Alex Van Meeteren, Rose Vang, Sarah White, Community College of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the Community College of Rhode Isl; and Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Shanley Danielle Lefebvre, Katherine Bunnell, Marina Hernandez, Yiranis Liz, Odessa Desuze, Selena Martinez, Georgia Anderson; your outstanding commitment and hard work on behalf of the State of Rhode Island; Representative Sanchez Sheila Albano, Talia Almeida, Jordan Aptt, Natasha Avancini Dos Sant, Lily Beauchamp, Scarlett Beauregard, Makayla Beauregard, Jordan Beck, Jordan Boyd, Angela Broccoli, Ryan Burroughs, Grayson Carrier, Kali Clidence, Lilly Clifford, Tarah Dajti, Bella Delbonis, Kaelyn Fazzino, Sebastian Fonseca-Derosa, Kyle Gallup, Nicholas Guilmette, Ruth Hampton, Tierah Harrison, Ashley Hauser, Ciara Hayward, Anthony Heffernan, Jenna Holliday, Preston Jaruta, Ella Johnson, Stephanie Justiniano, Megan Kahler, Molly Kupa, Kimberly Larson, Grace Marcotte, Victoria Marland, Michaela Maroney, Rebecca Marshall, Laurel Martin, Talia Melucci, Joe Mendonca, Conor Nichols, Shane Nutting, Jenna Ohneck, Jessica Parente, David Phelps, Melissa Reasor, Abigail Rogers, Alexander Rose, Aaron Rossi, Shahan Saeed, Dakota Sargeant, Ian Savastano, Lindsay Shields, Joshua Simone, Harrison Smith, Sierra Sorrentino, Natalie Stebner, Aleix Sullivan, Olvia Swift, Alexis Tefft, Liam Trenn, John Tripodi, Lauren Wade, Andrew Wellott, Nicholas Wilusz, Sarah Wojcik, Community College of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the Community College of Rhode Isl; and Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Cotter Emily Aguiar, Ella-Grace Allen, Jacob Bedard, Amber Bosworth, Cassandra Brown, Jessica Burke, Carson Cantone, William Cavalieri, Joseph Ciesynski, Riley Clarke, Lillian Correia, Julie Cox, Hallie Cruz, Corey Davis, Kamryn Deangelis, Kaitlynn Decoteau, Bansari Desai, Madison Doyle, Andrew Duffy, Janel Duncan, Abigale Fitzgerald, Michelle Gallego, Nyanya Gaye, Kailey Gouveia, Owen Howard, Nathan Hunt, Ynes Gabrielle Ignacio, Julianna Keith, Deja King, Logan Lagreca, Bradley Lake, Jayden Laracuente, Evan Laurence, Taylor Leonard, Sindy Lopez Leon, Kate-Lynn Maher, Brianna Marino, Jacob Marsh, Mary Martinez, Angelo Martinez, Community College of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the Community College of Rhode Isl; and Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Serpa Jordan McHale, Coach, Cranston High School East; the distinguished honor of being named Female Coach of the Year (Spring 2025) by the 20 Rhode Island Interscholastic Athletic Administrator’s Association; Representative Paplauskas Detective Lieutenant Douglas Cerce, Smithfield Police Department; the distinguished honor of being named the 20 Rhode Island Chief’s Association Detective of the Year; Representatives Santucci and Costantino Jackson Barros, Owner, Ink Lab Tattoo; the joyous and momentous occasion of the Grand Opening of Ink Lab Tattoo on February 14, 2026, located at 5 Armistice Boulevard in Pawtucket, Rhode Island; Representative Felix Adebimpe Adetola-Raji, Arianna Adrian, Yanelis Aldana, Tommi Aldous Littlewood, Kaylee Alves, Ketch-Kaisa Auguste, Ashley Baez, Tariq Beogo, Emmanuel Bisina, Denisse Bustos Herrera, Lorane Camacho Ruiz, Maritza Cante, Jennie Caraballo Irizarry, Vannoreth Chheng, Benlesa Corneh, Steve Criollo, Giana DaGraca, Chendra Derosier, Paul Eric, Ernani Espinosa, Olajumoke Famuyiro, Leanny Felix, Roiland Fernandez, Xiomara Figeroa, Nicolo Francesco Leni, Malik Gavek, Melvin Gboe, Bryan Giron Lux, Mireida Gonzalez Montufar, Calleigh Gonzalez-Alers, Anaissa Grenier, Sydnee Gross, Danna Hansen De La Paz, Dave Jackley, Melissa Jackson, Kayla Jimenez, Tiffany Jones, Soria Khiev, Lavinia Lajeunesse, Kemaris Lamphere, Aliyah Lawal, Precious Lijofi, Michael Liranzo Vasquez, Arona Mam, Jasmine Manson-Velez, Melissa Martinez, Nashlee Martinez, Emely Melo Vargas, Janniah Monteiro, Jenny Morales, Nathalie Morban Payano, Raquel Ortiz Soberanis, Priscila Ovalles, Julia Pazos Ortega, Anaris Perez Rivera, Lauren Perry, Sara Pires, Alanis Regaldo Duarte, Robert Rego, Leonel Rodriguez, Wilbeth Rodriquez, Jullissa Roderiquez, Nancy Rodriguez Martinez, Rihanna Ruzi Perez, Christie Sainterlien, Adeola Samuel, Gloria Santiago, Syed Jawed Shah, Virgen Sistre, Edward Tejada Santana, Darianny Tejeda Santana, Cameron Thibodeau, Shamira Thomas, Steven Tropman Contreras, Jennifer Washington, Sandra Williams, Gui Wood, Rosa Elizabeth Ramos, Community College of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the Community College of Rhode Isl; and Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Biah Henry Alcantara, Rayan Alexander, Van Bodziony, Aiden Bozsum, Jillian Brady, Anna Dowdell, Tayla Fay, Michael Fontaine, Shea Hazard, Katelyn Howard, Hannah Krause, Devin Lawrence, Garrett Mason, Taylor McCullough, Monae Melton, Keyshon Morales, Maryam Moustafa, Victoria Olsen, Madeline Paquette, Matthew Petrone, Xaniel Ramirez, Nicole Schofield, Ari Shapiro, Emma Staley, Liliana Sundahl, Sarah Thomas, Liam Vinett, Aliana Winkfield, Jason Xie, Peter Yrchik-Shoemaker, Community College of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the Community College of Rhode Isl; and Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Tanzi Edmund T. Parker, Jr., P.E.; the distinguished honor and outstanding achievement of being named the recipient of the Freeman Award by the Providence Engineering Society at the annual Awards Banquet on February 26, 2026; Speaker Shekarchi David C. Bowen, P.E.; the distinguished honor and outstanding achievement of being named the recipient of the Engineer of the Year Award by the Providence Engineering Society at the annual Awards Banquet on February 26, 2026; Speaker Shekarchi Connor Reilly, North Smithfield High School Basketball Team; the outstanding athletic achievement of scoring your 1000th career point against Providence Country Day School on February 5, 2026; Representative Fogarty Mary Almeida; the joyous and momentous occasion of celebrating a Happy 100th Birthday on February 27, 2026; Representatives Donovan and Speakman Ingrid Acosta, Claudia Agramonte, Emelyn Alba Flores, Isabel Alcantara, Rami Alghouthani, Ashley Ayala Lopez, Kayla Barber, Balerin Barrera Ramirez, Aida Bello, Ashanty Bueno Peralta, Darlenes Castellanos, Arianna Castellanos, Eliana Crespo Badia, Rachel Cronin, Chantel Cruz, Cassandra Dacosta, Elsie Diaz Mateo, Joshua Duran, Sheila Fernandez, Raquel Figueroa, Kimberly Gale Richard Garcia Garcia, Jordan Garcia Nas, Emely Garcia-Lora, Daniel Genao Herrera, Jhordani Gomez, Jackelin Gonzalez Mejia, Jhovana Gonzalez-Valenzuela, Cassandra Hall, Camila Heredia, Ariana Irizarry, Briane Isom, Joel Jeremiah, Darius Lenus, Niurka Marrero, Yulissa Mateo, Isayah Medeiros, Genesis Medina, Eridania Mendoza, Jesus Mercado, Emely Mezquita, Janell Miles, Alina Montalvo, Adam Monteiro, Sydnie Nelson, Elaina Nigro, Deuris Nunez Rodriguez, Goldane Pamphile, Roneily Pena Paez, Linnette Pena Peguero De Bolivia, Jailene Perez, Cassandra Perez, Charina Pimentel Lugo, Mela Rodriguez, Diana Rodriguez, Bianka Rodriguez Estrella, John Rodriguez Mejia, Lynnette Roque Reynoso, Deja Ross, India Rougas, Sadam Salas, Anthony Sanders, Aiden Sanders, Sayris Santana, Eibealin Smith, Amber Taylor, Eliasha Toledo, Christopher Umana Boj, Antonia Urena, Alina Valentina Montalvo, Delaney Vargas, Jesenia Vasquez, Betel Vasquez, Julia Vicente Reynoso, Community College of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the Community College of Rhode Isl; and Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Diaz Michael Ackert, Jaime Aldrich, Leah Alexander, Natalia Aponte, Jared Barber, Noah Barth, Malachi Billings, Bradley Bucci, Julia Cannon, Rachelle Coley, Andrea Collins, Charlotte Connerton, Ivy Cote, Daniela Cuellar, Ian Dalegliesh, James Erwin, Dylan Esposito, Connor Fisette, Megan Grenier, Beau Harvey, Rosemarie Hayward, Robison Hoopes, Ann Jones, Luke Kapalka, Kathleen Labarbera, Riley Lalonde, Trinty Leapaga, Sofia Martinez, Eoin Mccarthy, Yajaira Moran, Mikayla Perlingiero, Jack Purdy, Brandon Rosario, Cassandra Ruggiero, Maylin Sanchez, Noah Schein, Leah Teague, Alison Turpin Lain Twining, Harrison Valentine, Jianna Venditto, Cristina Vieira, Community College of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the Community College of Rhode Isl; and Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Craven Rusul Aldabbagh, Ciara Araujo, Nelson Arias, Melanie Arias, Jansel Arias Musse, Miguel Ariza, Brennan Bailey, Ilenia Barrientos, Joseph Bellotti, Evens Camper, Dora Carranza Velasquez, Bryon Castillo, Brian Cedano, Ansony Chavarria Luis, Ariane Chavez, Logan Chenette, Bran Cole, Brandon Cole, Jisel Collazo, Ashley Contreras Gonzalez, Randall Coon, Liliana Defusco, Valentina Deluca, Emily Diaz, Jaleah Diaz, Yosmary Estevez, Paulina Fonseca, Manuel Franco Moscoso, Travis Gentzel, Juliette Gil Acevedo, Andy Gonzalez, Lisbet Hinojosa Suarez, Dina Iafrate, Naomi Jean Cruz, Nwakaego Johnny, Tiffany Jones, Yasmine Khiara, Leo Kinder, Kenneth Madera, Angelina Manzanillo, Bryan Matos, Mikayla Meda, Adalina Menezes, Ranses Montan Javier, Leydi Natera de Pena, Peggy Olmos, Adeola Oroja, Emely Paiz, Jaileen Perez, Nathan Perez, Yanisbelis Pica-Perez, Cindy Piedade, Kamryn Raymond, Zeidy Rivera, Uziely Rodriguez Sully, Robert Rose, Karen Rossel Velasquez, Yendry Sanches Matos, Guillermo Santana, Janet So, Estefania Sotelo, Rahjae Towns, Fatuma Tuider, Quinten Tunstall, Victor Urizar Espaderos, Mariel Vargas, Maolys Ventura, Amelia Washington, Khadaja White, Madison Zarone, Community College of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the Community College of Rhode Isl; and Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Lima Olanrewaju Aborishade, Erindamilare Akinnuga, Mabel Alvarado, Arielvis Antiqua Septimo, Mamadou Badiane, Viany Baez, Franklin Bacley, Akira Bennett, Yohanni Benzant Cofi, Roseline Bleh, Jigado Bugota, Kimberly Cabrera, Delaila Calderon, Chantell Carter, Jhondy Castillo, Deyanira Cintron, Deyanira Cintron, Tameka Clarke, Soraya Collado, Thomas Conte, Angelina Curiel Ariana Depena, Monrina Dixon, Jesse Duvall, Dianiris Echavarria Fragoso, Christy Escoboza, Janelle Fabregas, Arnold Falcon, Frandy Fernandez, Selena Gutierrez Osorio, Adamari Guzman Hernandez, Victoria Harvey, Derryn Jerkins, Samantha Kelly, Henry Kerr, Gilah Kimia, Christopher Koroma, Selina Lape, Hannah Lawson, Anamilette Lebron, Gracie Leggett, Samantha Lisboa-De Pina, Readjoyce London, Amanda Lora, Meralex Martinez, Ronlas Miranda, Brianna Nunez, Shanel O’Connor, Omorinola Oladosu, Andrea Orellana, Nikaiya Parker, Janira Perez Medina, Eakapon Phothisen, Fausto Polanco Brito, Kenia Quezada, Franco Ruiz, Nahyona Sanchez, Ilienes Santana, Sachieliz Santiago Torres, Orlando Santos Perez, Journey Serena, Lealani Silva, Patrick Smith, Samuel Tlarelpa, Abril Toribio, Moisesa Traya, Santiago Urioste Vaca, Adriana Urioste Vaca, Sophia Valdez, Jimmy Velasquez, Jimmy Vina Contreras, Vanessa Vitiello, Kyveonna Waite, Veasna Yean, Community College of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the Community College of Rhode Isl; and Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Sanchez Arthur Brown, Owner, AJ’s Restaurant; your selfless efforts opening AJ’s Restaurant to help firefighters keep warm, fed, and hydrated during a house fire on Epworth Avenue on the night of February 8, 2026 in the Town of West Warwick. Thank you! Representatives Noret and Read Maria Monteiro; your outstanding performance during the National Cyber League Fall 20 Competition Season contributed to the Community College of Rhode Island ranking th nationally among 8,5 Students from 4 Schools; Representative Brien Regina Zhou; the outstanding academic of finishing in st Place in the Personal Financial Literacy category at the CDC State finals hosted by Johnson and Wales University; Representative Brien Alex Kapsimalis; the outstanding academic achievement of finishing in nd Place in the Quick Service Restaurant Management category at the CDC State finals hosted by Johnson and Wales University; Representative Brien Amir Depina, the outstanding academic achievement of finishing in st Place in the Entrepreneurship Series at the CDC State finals hosted by Johnson and Wales University; Representative Brien Damien Perry; the outstanding achievement of finishing in st Place in the Principals of Entrepreneurship category at the CDC State finals hosed by Johnson and Wales University; Representative Brien Sole Adeyemon; the outstanding academic achievement of finishing in nd Place in the Principles of Hospitality and Tourism category at the CDC State finals hosted by Johnson and Wales University; Representative O’Brien Seth Primental; the outstanding academic of finishing in rd Place in the Quick Service Restaurant Management category at CDC State finals hosted by Johnson and Wales University; Representative O’Brien Anthony Roman; the outstanding academic achievement of finishing in rd Place in the Restaurant and Food Service Management category at the CDC State finals hosted by Johnson and Wales University; Representative O’Brien Kevin Chen; the outstanding achievement of finishing in rd Place in the Franchise Business Plan: Written Project category at the CDC State finals hosted by Johnson and Wales University; Representative O’Brien Luca Cardarelli; the outstanding academic achievement of finishing rd Place in the Franchise Business Plan: Written Project category at the CDC State finals hosted by Johnson and Wales University; Representative O’Brien Milan Mistry; the outstanding academic achievement of finishing rd Place in the Franchise Business Plan: Written Project category at the CDC State finals hosted by Johnson and Wales University; Representative O’Brien Ana Popescu; recognition of your gallery opening of “Silent Like A Painted Crow” at OPEN Studio; Representative Morales Chris Mayes-Wright; recognition of your gallery opening of “Silent Like A Painted Crow” at OPEN Studio; Representative Morales Captain James Vaughn, Tiverton Fire Department; the distinguished honor of receiving the Firefighter of the Year Award at the th Annual Tiverton Lions Club Recognition Night on March 7, 2026; Representative Edwards Corporal Michael Topazio, Tiverton Police Department; the distinguished honor of receiving the Police Officer of the Year Award at the th Annual Tiverton Lion Club Recognition Night on March 7, 2026; Representative Edwards Sherly Gagnon; the distinguished honor of receiving the High School Educator of the Year Award at the th Annual Tiverton Lions Club Recognition Night on March 7, 2026; Representative Edwards Maeghan Schreiner; the honor of receiving the Middle School Educator of the Year Award at the th Annual Tiverton Lions Club Recognition Night on March 7, 20 Representative Edwards Amy Mullen; the distinguished honor of receiving the Ranger Elementary School Educator of the Year Award at the th Annual Tiverton Lions Club Recognition Night on March 7, 2026; Representative Edwards Kate Higginbotham; the distinguished honor of receiving the Pocasset Elementary School Educator of the Year Award at the th Annual Tiverton Lions Club Recognition Night on March 7, 2026; Representative Edwards Officer Joshua Rego, Little Compton Police Department; the distinguished honor of receiving the Police Officer of the Year Award at the th Annual Tiverton Lions Club Recognition Night on March 7, 2026; Representative Edwards Firefighter Tyler Lopes, Little Compton Fire Department; the distinguished honor of receiving the Firefighter of the Year Award at the th Annual Tiverton Lions Club Recognition Night on March 7, 2026; Representative Edwards Marianne Vareika, Wilbur and McMahon Schools; the distinguished honor of receiving the Wilbur and McHahon Educator of the Year Award at the th Annual Tiverton Lions Club Recognition Night on March 7, 2026; Representative Edwards Edward Rotella; the distinguished honor of receiving the Heart of a Lion Award at the th Annual Tiverton Lions Club Recognition Night on March 7, 2026; Representative Edwards Jose F. Bastia; the distinguished honor of receiving the Silver Bowl Leadership Award for your selflessness, passion and leadership in empowering our youth, your civic involvement in our community and commitment to our organization; Representative Diaz The Honorable Jose F. Batista, Esq.; your leadership in the area of law and civic involvement and your outstanding contributions to the State of Rhode Island and the City of Providence; Representative Diaz Joe DeLuca; the joyous and momentous occasion of celebrating your th Birthday on March 21, 2026; Speaker Shekarchi Wffa Abdelsalam, Laura Abdula, Abdulsalam Adegoke, Sulamita Ajanel Velasquez, Artemisa Alves Correia, Stephanie Anastassi, Brittany Andrade, Sylvian Anes, Daniela Barrios, Arriana Bogolea, Daviana Brito, Kayla Brito, Luis Brito Gomes, Yamah Brown, Alex Burtman, Diego Cante, Meghan Capuano, Yascaira Caridad, Reana Chowyen, Oluyombo Collins, Nicole Courtemanche, Emily Decarvalho, Kassandra Diaz, Rosanna Espinal, Allison Estes Brendan Foley, Elisabete Fortes, Jessica Geake, Kirubel Gebreamlak, Sheila Gomes, Davide Granata, Angeline Hector, Mariama Jaiteh, Joseph Krewko, Selena Leiva, Ronaldo Lopes, Sofia Lopez, Darline Louissant, Jeannie Macamaux, Hannah Mailey, Chrystal Makor, Emma Makor, Kayleigh Marques, Alayshca Medina Roman, Alexa Mongelli, Melissa Monteiro de Pina, Jennifer Ortega, Sophia Panzo, Lucy Patterson, Tehilla Peromsik, Eric Petross, Neftali Poroj Rosales, Abygail Price, Farah Ramirez, Madeline Ramos, Matius Reymoso Ramirez, Tatyana Roderick, Cecilia Rodriguez, Yamely Rodriquez, Brisa Samayoa, Camilla Sanchez, Anthony Sarpong, Naraly Semedo Tavares, Nathan Senatus, Anthony Silva, Patrick Teixeira, Mayra Tomar, Aricelis Vazquez, William Walker, Nassim Yaktin, Augusto Zory, Community College of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the Community College of Rhode Isl; and Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Stewart Oluwatobi Akinruli, Nathan Auld, Anna Auld, Marlenny Belliard, Shar-Nell Brown, Jackelyn Calderon, Frangely Cancel Rodriguez, Alex Cortez, Jennifer De Leon Herrera, Diana Difo, Ivana Duran Torres, Crisliver Felix Severino, Sharleney Ferreiras Belen, Emmanuel Garcia, Kenssy Garcia Martinez, Jack Gunter, Jasib Hoyte, Nakai Jackson, Marquise Jenkins, Jeremiah Lapsey, Matthew Lawhorne, Axel Lozada, Justin Millier, Geisha Nieves, David Oyedeke Jr., Jayden Russell, Vallerie Santil, Isabella Serrano, Haylie Smith, Carolyn Smith, Xavier Sullivan, Anthony Swackey, Makayla Taveras, Gavin Vargas, Jonathan Williams, Community College of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the Community College of Rhode Isl; and Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Lombardi Leslie Adorno Rios, Alisha Agramonte, Adeline Agyemang, Rachel Aleix Mull, Yesmin Asencio, Karen Aviles Guaman, Ruby Basham, George Benitez, Omar Benitez, Biance Bjorklund, Alda Camboia, Vinessa Campagnone, Elias Ceballos, Josh Connelly, Genesis Contreras, Samantha Cornelio, Benjamin Cornet, Sofia Cornet, Armando Cruz, Elias De Jesus Ceballos, Jefrey De La Cruz, Juan Del Castillo, Madiou Diallo, Ernestine Ehiekpor, Harris George, Rashad Glenn, Eddy Gutierrez, Cristal Gutierrez, Ivannia Juarez Mares, Jewel Juilan, Blair Kasprzak, Destiny King, Julianna Lorios, Ketty Laurent, Nicola Lewis- Johnson, Emily Marte, Marybel Martinez, Victoria Mercedes Gomez, Chelsy Mota, Kelsy Mota, Kodiak Newcomer, Sunbo Ojekunle, Lennox Orellana, Ethan Oyer Gabriela Paguada, Leanna Paul, Shalea Perry, Maximillian Phrathep, Emeralda Restituyo, Emily Rocha, Klever Romero Torres, Hector Samayoa Guzman, Veronica Sanchez Castro, Yamyleysse Santiago, Ronald Scott, Emma Sereby, Joely Suarez Peguero, Kenneth Sutton, Babygirl Tarley, Kaida Tarley, Kaida Thomas, Jonathan Tornez, Beatrice Touze, Paula Vasco Caceres, Sharian Walton, Alexandra Wing, Michael Wogbeh, Stephaine Yi, Kassiel Zarzuela, Community College of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the Community College of Rhode Isl; and Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Morales Sydney Alsfeld, Antonia Andreason, Hana Angel, Julianne Bergeron, Ashley Berry, Brooke Boyajian Isabell Brady, Luke Burnham, Chianna Burrill, Kylyn Coffey, Tonya Cramer, Samantha Crossman, Alysia Czerwien, Brooke Dibenedetto, Anna Egan, Summer Erikson, Ayomikun Falano, Grace Ferlan, Diavion Fonseca, Elizabeth Fontaine, Alexiah Fransico, Christina Frazier, Emily Gibson, Alejandra Granados, Gabriel Hernandez, Kristin Hill, Matthew Holden Lucas Killilea, Shelee Lastor, Korngly Lim, Mackenzie Lincoln, Nicole Mcclain, Sean McGhie, Cole Manning Dominique Moreira, Deanna Morin, Sarah Mosher, Yeliza Northup, Janel Olson, Isaac Ou, Madison Parent, Emma Pouler, Melissa Pratt, Owen Robinson, Joseph Rodrigues, David Rollins, Alex Santizo, Paul Senra, Ashlyn Serena, Kayli Sherlock, Sirena Sousa, Linda Southammavong, Christine Tack, Ariana Veiga, Darlin Veliz Morales, Elizabeth White, Josiel Zuniga, Community College of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the Community College of Rhode Isl; and Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Sanchez Margaret Adoma Kessie, Mayly Augustin, Olivia Borges, Adriana Burgo De Pina, Bridget Burns, Emely Carreon, Gelany Contreras, Kamolla Correa, Vanessa Corredor, Raul Cubillos Viasus, Alexandra De Pina, Nathan Delvecchino, Lydia Dys, Ariana Fortes, Kayla Fortes, Jacquelin Franco Cante, Lakicha Gamboa, Hannah Greco, Bailey Henry, Maryam Howard, Ayelen Jose Peralta, Lancine Konate, Aiden Laurie, Sashae Lee-Millien, Sofia Leite, Will Mauriceau, Yara Mohr, Joshua Morales, Muhamedom Ndir, Lucia Neves Garcia, Katrina Norris, Juliana Pereira, Joana Perez, Vada Permenter, Cassandra Pineda Izguirre, Fiona Propst, Adrianna Ramirez Santos, Alyn Rodriguez, Cheniell Ruiz, Alizz Salinas, Sofia Shamberger, Rhydan Tejahni, Khusbu Thapa, Alina Unwin, Megan Ursini, Elkin Velez, Jamie Veliz, Lillian Wallin, Kadijatou Wane, Community College of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the Community College of Rhode Isl; and Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Cruz Firefighter Michael Baptista, Hopkins Hill; your outstanding calm professionalism and skill under pressure on September 11, 2025 bringing a new life into the world and doing an amazing job being a calm hero in a chaotic moment; Representatives Noret and Read Firefighter Justin Deem, Hopkins Hill; your outstanding calm professionalism and skill under pressure on September 11, 2025 bringing a new life into the world and doing an amazing job being a calm hero in a chaotic moment; Representatives Noret and Read Captain Richard Shannon, Central Coventry; your outstanding calm professionalism and skill under pressure on September 11, 2025 bringing a new life into the world and doing an amazing job being a calm hero in a chaotic moment; Representatives Noret and Read Firefighter Domenic Bianco, Central Coventry; your outstanding calm professionalism and skill under pressure on September 11, 2025 bringing a new life into the world and doing an amazing job being a calm hero in a chaotic moment; Representatives Noret and Read Lt. Steven Mann, Coventry Fire Department; your outstanding calm professionalism and skill under pressure on September 11, 2025 bringing a new life into the world and doing an amazing job being a calm hero in a chaotic moment; Representatives Noret and Read Firefighter Gregory Francis, Coventry Fire District; your outstanding calm professionalism and skill under pressure on September 11, 2025 bringing a new life into the world and doing an amazing job being a calm hero in a chaotic moment; Representatives Noret and Read Captain Peter Gingerella, Central Coventry; your outstanding calm professionalism and skill under pressure on September 11, 2025 bringing a new life into the world and doing an amazing job being a calm hero in a chaotic moment; Representatives Noret and Read Firefighter David Simpson, Central Coventry; your outstanding calm professionalism and skill under pressure on September 11, 2025 bringing a new life into the world and doing an amazing job being a calm hero in a chaotic moment; Representatives Noret and Read Ruben “Ruddy Brito; the distinguished honor of being named the recipient of Outstanding Dominican Community Leadership Service Award by the Dominican Independence Heritage Award Committee; Speaker Shekarchi Abibal Abreu “El Valiente; the distinguished honor of being named the recipient of Outstanding Dominican Community in Media Award by the Dominican Independence Heritage Award Committee; Speaker Shekarchi Rafael Trinidada; the distinguished honor of being named the recipient of Outstanding Contribution to the Dominican Award by the Dominican Independence Heritage Award Committee; Speaker Shekarchi Mayra Khalil; the distinguished honor of being named the recipient of Outstanding Contribution to Business Leadership Award by the Dominican Independence Heritage Award Committee; Speaker Shekarchi Victor Reynoso; the distinguished honor of being named the recipient of Outstanding Contribution to the Dominican Sports Award by the Dominican Independence Heritage Award Committee; Speaker Shekarchi Miriannys Rivas, NP; the distinguished honor of being named the recipient of Outstanding Contribution in Science Award by the Dominican Independence Heritage Award Committee; Speaker Shekarchi Rubi Tiburcio; the distinguished honor of being named the recipient of Outstanding Contribution to the Dominican Youth Talent Award by the Dominican Independence Heritage Award Committee; Speaker Shekarchi Romana Santos Torres; the distinguished honor of being named the recipient of Outstanding Contribution to the Dominican Public Servant Award by the Dominican Independence Heritage Award Committee; Speaker Shekarchi IBN-Hashim Bakari; the distinguished honor of being named the recipient of Outstanding Services to the Dominican Community (Distinguished Honor) Award by the Dominican Independence Heritage Award Committee; Speaker Shekarchi 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.