Extending Congratulations

WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House that certain persons and organizations are deserving of commendation; and Deputy Chief David Gorman, East Greenwich Fire Department; the distinguished honor of your promotion to the rank of Deputy Chief in the East Greenwich Fire Department; Speaker Shekarchi Fire Marshal Michael Carreiro, East Greenwich Fire Department; the distinguished honor of your promotion to the rank of Fire Marshal in the East Greenwich Fire Department; Speaker Shekarchi Captain Edward Matola, East Greenwich Fire Department; the distinguished honor of your promotion to the rank of Captain in the East Greenwich Fire Department; Speaker Shekarchi Captain Scott Beaudreau, East Greenwich Fire Department; the distinguished honor of your promotion to the rank of Captain in the East Greenwich Fire Department; Speaker Shekarchi Lieutenant Matthew Masciarotte, East Greenwich Fire Department; the distinguished honor of your promotion to the rank of Lieutenant in the East Greenwich Fire Department; Speaker Shekarchi Lieutenant Daniel Andrade, East Greenwich Fire Department; the distinguished honor of your promotion to the rank of Lieutenant in the East Greenwich Fire Department; Speaker Shekarchi Lieutenant Seth Archambault, East Greenwich Fire Department; the distinguished honor of your promotion to the rank of Lieutenant in the East Greenwich Fire Department; Speaker Shekarchi Firefighter Kenneth Davenport, East Greenwich Fire Department; the distinguished honor of your promotion to the rank of Firefighter in the East Greenwich Fire Department; Speaker Shekarchi Firefighter Francis Langlais, East Greenwich Fire Department; the distinguished honor of your promotion to the rank of Firefighter in the East Greenwich Fire Department; Speaker Shekarchi Firefighter Scott Hammond, East Greenwich Fire Department; the distinguished honor of your promotion to the rank of Firefighter in the East Greenwich Fire Department; Speaker Shekarchi Firefighter Matthew Lizotte, East Greenwich Fire Department; the distinguished honor of your promotion to the rank of Firefighter in the East Greenwich Fire Department; Speaker Shekarchi Benjamin Cofsky, Scouting America Troop 1139, Slaterville; the distinction and honor of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scout of America for your commitment and dedication to the values of Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness; Representative Newberry Amaris Garcia; the distinguished honor of being named Rhode Island Department of State “20 Civic Education Teacher of the Year” for your commitment to and expertise in teaching civics, social studies and American government; Speaker Shekarchi Kathryn Jones; the distinguished honor of being named Rhode Island Department of State “20 Civic Education Teacher of the Year” for your commitment to and expertise in teaching civics, social studies and American government; Speaker Shekarchi Maeve Marie McEntee; the joyous and momentous celebration of your st Birthday on February 19, 2026; Representative McEntee Behnema Sirleaf, Shea High School; the privilege and honor of being selected as the City of Pawtucket 20 International Women’s Day “Legislator for the Day”; Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Alzate Isabella Benevides, Jacquline M. Walsh High School; the privilege and honor of being selected as the City of Pawtucket 20 International Women’s Day “Legislator for the Day”; Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Alzate Danicah Xavier, Tolman High School; the privilege and honor of being selected as the City of Pawtucket 20 International Women’s Day “Legislator for the Day”; Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Alzate Romana Ramos; being honored at the th Annual Pawtucket International Women’s Day for your many contributions and dedication to the people of the City of Pawtucket, Rhode Island; Representative Alzate Wilmaris Soto-Ramos; being honored at the th Annual Pawtucket International Women’s Day for your many contributions and dedication to the people of the City of Pawtucket, Rhode Island; Representative Alzate Mary Healey; being honored at the th Annual Pawtucket International Women’s Day for your many contributions and dedication to the people of the City of Pawtucket, Rhode Island; Representative Alzate Brian Mastrofino, Westerly High School Class of 1999; the outstanding athletic achievement and distinguished honor of being inducted into the 20 Westerly Athletic Hall of Fame (Athlete); Representative Azzinaro Samantha Shawn, Westerly High School Class of 2006; the outstanding athletic achievement and distinguished honor of being inducted into the 20 Westerly Athletic Hall of Fame (Athlete); Representative Azzinaro Jill Beauchamp, Westerly High School Class of 2006; the outstanding athletic achievement and distinguished honor of being inducted into the 20 Westerly Athletic Hall of Fame (Athlete); Representative Azzinaro Victoria Lima, Westerly High School Class of 2009; the outstanding athletic achievement and distinguished honor of being inducted into the 20 Westerly Athletic Hall of Fame (Athlete); Representative Azzinaro Joseph Colao, Westerly High School Class of 2013; the outstanding athletic achievement and distinguished honor of being inducted into the 20 Westerly Athletic Hall of Fame (Athlete); Representative Azzinaro Madison McLaughlin, Westerly High School Class of 2015; the outstanding athletic achievement and distinguished honor of being inducted into the 20 Westerly Athletic Hall of Fame (Athlete); Representative Azzinaro The Family of Joseph M. Vacca, Jr., Westerly High School Class of 1964; the outstanding athletic achievement and distinguished honor of Joseph M. Vacca Jr. (posthumously) being inducted into the 20 Westerly Athletic Hall of Fame (Contributor); Representative Azzinaro Mr. Horacio E. Almonte Durán; su valisos compromise, solidaridad y apoyo continuo a las missiones humanitarias de Esperanza-Hope, y por su incansable labor al servicio de las comunidades máa necessitates, en colaboración con Voluntariado Yolando Santana; Representative Slater Betty Lesser Greenstein; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 100th Birthday on March 22, 2026; Speaker Shekarchi Madison Hartling, PharmD, RPh; the distinguished honor and outstanding academic achievement of your graduation from the University of Rhode Island in May 2025 with a Doctor in Pharmacy Degree; Representative Cotter Sergeant Matthew Cute, Providence Police Department; your retirement after many years of dedicated and faithful service protecting the people of the City of Providence as a member of the Providence Police Department; Representative Hull Salvador Morales; your outstanding commitment and hard work on behalf of the State of Rhode Island; Representative Sanchez Uncommon Pair Brewing; celebrating the Grand Opening of Uncommon Pair Brewing at 3 Putnam Pike, Ste. 14 in Smithfield, Rhode Island; Representatives Santucci, Costantino and Phillips Benjamin Cofsky, Scouting America Troop 1139, Slaterville; the distinguished honor of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in Scouting America and recognizing your Eagle Scout Project developing a lasting resource for individuals and families facing food insecurity; Representative Brien Belkis Yuliana Silverio; celebrating the Annual Iglesia Visión Evangélica Conference “Anchored in Christ” and recognizing your outstanding service and being named a “Women of Excellence”; Representative Diaz Larissa Rodriguez; celebrating the Annual Iglesia Visión Evangélica Conference “Anchored in Christ” and recognizing your outstanding service and being named a “Women of Excellence”; Representative Diaz Lina Roman; celebrating the Annual Iglesia Visión Evangélica Conference “Anchored in Christ” and recognizing your outstanding service and being named a “Women of Excellence”; Representative Diaz Miriam Romero; celebrating the Annual Iglesia Visión Evangélica Conference “Anchored in Christ” and recognizing your outstanding service and being named a “Women of Excellence”; Representative Diaz Magda Peña; celebrating the Annual Iglesia Visión Evangélica Conference “Anchored in Christ” and recognizing your outstanding service and being named a “Women of Excellence”; Representative Diaz Neri Contreras de Cruz; celebrating the Annual Iglesia Visión Evangélica Conference “Anchored in Christ” and recognizing your outstanding service and being named a “Women of Excellence”; Representative Diaz George Allen Barber, Sr.; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 100th Birthday and your dedication and faithful service to the United States of America as a member of the United States Army during World War II; Representative Azzinaro Jessica DeMartino; Thank you for your 6 years as the Social Service Director for the Exeter Food Bank and best wishes as you move into your new role; Representative Cotter Liliana Borge; your outstanding service and dedication in volunteering at the Exeter Food Bank and your commitment in the efforts to collect and distribute adequate and nutritious food for people in need in our community; Representative Cotter Hope Elementary Students and Faculty engaged in the Cafeteria Ranger Program; your outstanding efforts in reducing landfill space, saving the environment and community fiscal resource; Representative Quattrocchi Jesse Tyler Kearsley, Boy Scout Troop 88, Burrillville, Rhode Island; 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 Scouting, Citizenship, Character and Fitness; Representatives Place and Newberry Jose Bejarano, Central High School; the distinction and honor of your participation in the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts’ st Poetry Out Loud Finals; Speaker Shekarchi Gretchen Dechant, Providence County Day School; the distinction and honor of your participation in the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts’ st Poetry Out Loud Finals; Speaker Shekarchi Hunter D’Elia, Johnston High School; the distinction and honor of your participation in the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts’ st Poetry Out Loud Finals; Speaker Shekarchi Peter Devaney, Portsmouth Abbey School; the distinction and honor of your participation in the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts’ st Poetry Out Loud Finals; Speaker Shekarchi Esra Erginbas, Moses Brown School; the distinction and honor of your participation in the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts’ st Poetry Out Loud Finals; Speaker Shekarchi Isabella Ramirez, East Providence High School; the distinction and honor of your participation in the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts’ st Poetry Out Loud Finals; Speaker Shekarchi Teeghan Riley, Central Falls High School; the distinction and honor of your participation in the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts’ st Poetry Out Loud Finals; Speaker Shekarchi Arianna Roy, La Salle Academy; the distinction and honor of your participation in the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts’ st Poetry Out Loud Finals; Speaker Shekarchi Astrid Santos, Classical High School; the distinction and honor of your participation in the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts’ st Poetry Out Loud Finals; Speaker Shekarchi Holly Shilale, Chariho Regional High School; the distinction and honor of your participation in the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts’ st Poetry Out Loud Finals; Speaker Shekarchi Roberto Huarcaya; the distinguished honor of being the Artist Lecture at the DiStefano Lecture Hall at Salve Regina University and sharing your artistic journey and creative process; Representative Furtado Lindsey Rowe, Cranston/East Greenwich/ Scituate Co-op; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Girls Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Nadia Albritton, East Bay Riptide; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Girls Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Shannon Shea, LaSalle Academy; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Girls Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Emily Raimondi, Northern RI Co-op; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Girls Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Ava Lourenco, Smithfield/Coventry/Moses Brown; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Girls Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Payton Abrams, South County Storm; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Girls Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Noah Salois, Barrington High School; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Ethan Sykora, Bishop Hendricken; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Declan St. Vincent, Blackstone Valley Schools; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Rodney Frenette, Burrillville High School; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Brady Scanlon, Cranson West/Scituate High School; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Ethan Almeida, Coventry/ Johnston Co-op; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Colin Peterson, Cumberland High School; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Cael Shanley, East Greenwich/Toll Gate Co-op; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Mateo Lindsay, LaSalle Academy; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Jordan Bibeault, Lincoln High School; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Jeffery Larson, Moses Brown School; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Colby Schreiber, Rogers/Middletown/Tiverton; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Preston Abbott, Narragansett/Chariho Co-op; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Charles Van Gorden, North Kingstown; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Jackson Monte, Pilgrim High School; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Luke West, Portsmouth High School; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Declan Rochino, The Prout School; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Ryan Cavanagh, Smithfield High School; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Jonathan Hand, South Kingstown High School; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Nicholas Pinault, West Warwick/ Exeter-West Greenwich; the outstanding academic and athletic achievement of receiving the 20 Boys Hobey Baker High School Character Award “Character Builds Excellence”; Representative Casey Captain Matthew Fague, Glocester Police Department; your retirement after 32 years of dedicated and faithful service to the people of the Town of Glocester, Rhode Island; Representatives Chippendale, Place, Santucci and Costantino Mariama Barry, Corina Benavidezm Joseph Bong, Tyler Brooks, Nathali Castillo, Olivya Decena, Jacksy Diaz, Rodrigo Dominguez Acosta, Debora Duarte Teixeira, Nancy Fabrizio, Aimsley Fernandez, Diego Guzman Suarez, Daniel Imonah, Claudecia John, Jaleah Jones, Deajah Jones, Kyle Labbe, Ashley Laurie Garcia, Domenic Lemus, Crismeily Leonardo Sanchez, Karissa Londono, Marissa Lopes, Genesis Lora, Samuel Maher, Jessica Manieri, Vernon Martin, Lorena Menezes, Miranda Moisan, Betst Olea, Habeeblah Oshinaike, Mekeba Parker, Jennissa Polanco, Mario Quiroa, Savannah Rego, Itious Richardson, Neysha Rivera, Nashawn Romero, Javon Ruspus, Eliza Saintilvert, Katherine Santana, Tamara Snow, Amanda Taylor, Adolphus Toman, Yahaira Toro, Vanessa Turcotte, Joanny Valdez Jimenez, Santina Vecchio, Jansiel Willar, Jessica Watson, Lisa White, Damian Williams, Shadai Wilson, Adeshola Yusuf; 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 DeSimone 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.