Extending Congratulations

WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House that certain persons and organizations are deserving of commendation; and Lieutenant Colonel Lynne B. Hannon, Rhode Island Air National Guard; your retirement after many years of dedicated and faithful service to the people of the State of Rhode Island and the United States of America as a member of the Rhode Island Air National Guard; Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro Major Kyle Draper, Rhode Island Air National Guard; your retirement after many years of dedicated and faithful service to the people of the State of Rhode Island and the United States of America as a member of the Rhode Island Air National Guard; Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro Ben Arnold, Caleb Benjamin, Hannah Bourque, Luca De Palo, Massimo De Palo, Logan DiCola, Firat Elci, Kerem Elci, Isabella Elfering, Jocelyn Goodwin, Samuel Hurley, Dexter King, Felix King, Charles Markowski, Margaret Markowski, Benjamin Murro, Nathan Murro, Jayson O’Neil, Violet O’Neil, Erik Sandiford, Liliana St. Pierre, Azel Stevens, Neza Stevens, Mark Wade, Brady Whitcomb, Alexander Zaluski, Madhav Devanathan, Mukund Devanathan, Paavni Biyani, Anthony Brooks, Andre Slinko, Lyla Tepfenhart, Olivia Tepfenhart, Nicholas Tepfenhart, Ashton Lapuit; celebrating Scout Day at the Rhode Island State House on March 24, 2026 and recognizing your outstanding commitment and service as a Scout by serving the community and developing leadership skills; Speaker Shekarchi Beth Peckham, Jessica DeMartino, Joanne Walsh, Jeanne Cox, Sue Lepard, Rhonda Capwell, Exeter Food Bank Committee; your outstanding commitment and dedication to the Exter Food Bank and your efforts to be stewards in the collection and distribution of nutritious food to be delivered free of charge to people in need in our community; Representative Cotter Kathryn Jones, Narragansett High School; the distinguished honor of receiving the Rhode Island Department of State “20 Civic Education Teacher of the Year Award” Representative Craven Major Joanne Barrett (Ret.), Rhode Island Air National Guard; the distinguished honor of being named th Annual Benefits Administration Providence VA Regional Office “20 Women Veteran of the Year” Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro Kim Hapgood, Sail Newport; celebrating your 30 years of commitment as a leader in community sailing and promoting greater diversity and inclusion within the sport of sailing through pathways to recreational and competitive and sailing for individuals from all backgrounds; Representatives Carson Colleen Loughlin, Principal, Fishing Cove Elementary School; the distinguished honor of being named as the Rhode Island Association of School Principals 20 Rhode Island Elementary Principal of the Year; Representative Craven Ebonie Aghahowa; the outstanding achievement of Placing nd at the New England Reginal Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition and qualifying for the Nationals in Oregon; Representative Biah Emanuell Smith; the outstanding achievement of Placing nd at the New England Reginal Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition and qualifying for the Nationals in Oregon; Representative Biah Ela Er; your outstanding work as founder of Ela For Students, helping domestic students from different backgrounds & international students find extracurricular opportunities & receive guidance in building their own non-profit initiatives; Representative Boylan Lysander (Tre) Roberson; your outstanding commitment and dedication to protecting student/athletes in the State of Rhode Island; Representative McNamara Wood River Health; celebrating the th Year Anniversary of Wood River Health and the continued commitment to provide your patients with high-quality and affordable health care service through a compassionate, team-based approach; Representative Azzinaro Wood River Health; celebrating the th Year Anniversary of Wood River Health and the continued commitment to provide your patients with high-quality and affordable health care services through a compassionate, team-based approach; Representative Azzinaro Portuguese Social Club’s School (Escola Portuguesa); the joyous and momentous occasion of celebrating the th Anniversary of the Portuguese Social Club’s (Escola Portuguesa); Representative Alzate Raquel Diaz, CO-Chair of the Parent Council; your passionate commitment and dedication to parent engagement and your outstanding ability in uplifting families and students; Representative DeSimone Amelia Pepen; your longtime participation in the Providence Promise Program and the outstanding achievement of your acceptance Rhode Island College; Representative DeSimone Madalyn Ciampi, Executive Director, Providence Promise; your outstanding commitment, expertise, and passionate leadership in supporting the students of the City of Providence; Representative DeSimone Rachel Palumbo, Development Director, Providence Promise; your compassionate dedication in creating impactful programs benefiting the students of the City of Providence; Representative DeSimone Diana Garlington, Providence Equity Policy Program Officer, United Way of Rhode Island; your outstanding advocacy to build a more equitable Rhode Island, and devotion to children and those in need; Representative DeSimone Providence Promise; increasing the K-12 and postsecondary success of Providence Public School and Charter School students and to help ensure a brighter future for the students, their families and the community; Representative DeSimone Daniel Serramo; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on March 13, 2026; Representative Batista Samantha A. Milligan; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on March 13, 2026; Representative Batista Owen Greenwod; in recognition of your selection for the 2025-20 Arthur Stanley Firefighter of the Year award from Hope Valley-Wyoming Fire District; Representative Kennedy and Cotter David Ahrens; in recognition of your selection for the 2025-20 Robert Stanley Volunteer of the Yeat award from the Hope-Valley-Wyoming Fire District; Representative Kennedy and Cotter John Vuono; in recognition of your selection for the 2025-20 Stanley Napper Dedicate Service award from the Hope Valley-Wyoming Fire District; Representative Kennedy and Cotter Braelyn Rathbun; in recognition of your selection for the 2025-20 Joseph Brusseau Rookie of the Yeat award from the Hope Valley-Wyoming Fire District; Representative Kennedy and Cotter Madie Potts Foundation; in recognition of your selection as the 2026-20 Dedicate Service Award recipient from the Hope Valley-Wyoming Fire District; Representative Kennedy and Cotter Taylor Burdick; in recognition of your selection as the 2025-20 Junior Firefighter of the Year Award recipient from the Hope Valley-Wyoming Fire District; Representative Kennedy and Cotter Patrick Webber; in recognition of your selection as the 2025-20 Haz-Mat Dedicated Service Award from the Hope Valley-Wyoming Fire District; Representative Kennedy and Cotter Anna Lacroix, Tufts University; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the Tufts University 20 Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Cotter Maya Berg, Emmanuel College; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the Emmanuel College 20 Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Cotter Violette May, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the University of Rhode Isl; and Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Cotter Sadee Paquette, University of Rhode Island; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the University of Rhode Isl; and Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Brien Alyson Smith, College of the Holy Cross; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the College of the Holy Cross 20 Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Brien Jessica Lussier, College of the Holy Cross; the outstanding academic achievement of being named to the College of the Holy Cross 20 Dean’s List for the Fall Semester; Representative Corvese Rabbi Barry Dolleiger, Congregation Beth Sholom; being honored at the New England Jewish Labor Committee th Annual Labor Seder for your dedication to strengthening our community; Representative Kislak Rabbi Emily Goldberg Winer, Congregation Beth Sholom; being honored at the New England Jewish Labor Committee th Annual Labor Seder for your dedication to strengthening our community; Representative Kislak The Nest; celebrating the Opening of The Nest in Newport, Rhode Island and commitment to offer vintage clothing for the community; Representative Morales Kevin Matos, Owner, Cafe Alma; celebrating the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Cafe Alma and your commitment to provide your guests with a taste of Portugal in the City of East Providence; Representatives Noret, Furtado, Solomon and Marszalkowski Cumberland Public Library; 50 years of providing access to countless resources diverse information and entrusting to public with books, movies, quiet spaces, databases, story times, programming, virtual cooking, classes, game rentals, and so much more; Representative Marszalkowski Andy Andrade; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on March 3, 20 Representative Solomon Mike Reyes, Head Coach, Westerly High School Girls Basketball; the outstanding athletic achievement of winning the 2025-20 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division Girls Basketball State Championship; Representatives Azzinaro, Kennedy and Spears Allison Reyes, Assistant, Westerly High School Girls Basketball; the outstanding athletic achievement of winning the 2025-20 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division 1 Girls Basketball State Championship; Representatives Azzinaro, Kennedy and Spears Rana Hamelin, Assistant, Westerly High School Girls Basketball; the outstanding athletic achievement of winning the 2025-20 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division 1 Girls Basketball State Championship; Representatives Azzinaro, Kennedy and Spears Francesca DeCaro, Jenna Parker, Sophia Gwaltney, Adrienne Phillips, Ella Reyes, Macy Antoch, Abigail Champlin, Cecelia Saint, Emerie Foss, Madison Pellegrino, Emerson Federico, Danica Jarrett, Ella Seltzer, Casey Macera, Madison Chiaradio, Santanaa Hamelin, Westerly High School Girls Basketball; the outstanding athletic achievement of winning the 2025-20 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division 1 Girls Basketball State Championship; Representatives Azzinaro, Kennedy and Spears Gabriel Anderson, Benjamin Choi-Schattle, Giancarlo Dias de Oliveira, Paul Dolan, Nico Dominguez, Aydin Duru, Roc Falaguerra, Evan Frechette, Qixiang Gao, Tristan Gilfillan, Eli Katz, Leo Katz, Tobey Kim, Justin Kuo, Herbert Li, Timothy Machado, Auden O’Shea, Alexander Wu, Barrington High School Boys Swim Team; the outstanding athletic achievement of winning the 2025-20 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division 1 High Schools Boys Swimming State Championship; Representatives Boylan and Knight Alvin Candelario, Business Owner; Welcome, and sincere appreciation for your outstanding leadership and contributions to the State of Rhode Island as a distinguished Dominican-American leader; Representative Felix Yudith Santiago, Business Owner; Welcome, and sincere appreciation for your outstanding leadership and contributions to the State of Rhode Island as a distinguished Dominican-American leader; Representative Felix Felix Enriquez, Business Owner; Welcome, and sincere appreciation for your outstanding leadership and contributions to the State of Rhode Island as a distinguished Dominican-American leader; Representative Felix Dilenia De la Cruz, Radio Producer; Welcome, and sincere appreciation for your outstanding leadership and contributions to the State of Rhode Island as a distinguished Dominican-American leader; Representative Felix Central Falls Councilman, Anthony Solano; Welcome, and sincere appreciation for your outstanding leadership and contributions to the State of Rhode Island as a distinguished Dominican-American leader; Representative Slater Mary Cruz, Health Consultant; Welcome, and sincere appreciation for your outstanding leadership and contributions to the State of Rhode Island as a distinguished Dominican-American leader; Representative Slater Alvin Candelario, Business Owner; Welcome, and sincere appreciation for your outstanding leadership and contributions to the State of Rhode Island as a distinguished Dominican-American leader; Representative Slater Portsmouth Councilman, Juan Carlo Payano; Welcome, and sincere appreciation for your outstanding leadership and contributions to the State of Rhode Island as a distinguished Dominican-American leader; Representative Slater Maria Fernandes; the distinguished honor of being inducted into the 20 Central Falls Women’s Hall of Fame; Representatives Alzate, Giraldo, and Voas Brianna Vega, Miss Rhode Island; Welcome, and sincere appreciation for your outstanding leadership and contributions to the State of Rhode Island as a distinguished Dominican-American leader; Representative Diaz Angel Guatreaux, Trumpet Player; Welcome, and sincere appreciation for your outstanding leadership and contributions to the State of Rhode Island as a distinguished Dominican-American leader; Representative Diaz Ariel Rodriguez, Print Shop Business Owner; Welcome, and sincere appreciation for your outstanding leadership and contributions to the State of Rhode Island as a distinguished Dominican-American leader; Representative Diaz Luz Filpo, Meals on Wheels; Welcome, and sincere appreciation for your outstanding leadership and contributions to the State of Rhode Island as a distinguished Dominican-American leader; Representative Diaz Vivan Adamek, Lauren Basimanebotlhe, Sadie Brown, Isabelle Caldarone, Beatrice Corbin, Molly DiGuacomo, Mila Djuranovic, Hirniksha Dutta, Charlotte Erickson, Sadie Gifillan, Reese Graveline, Molly Hanratty, Ellery Kloc, Addison Lesk, Grace Lunardelli, Katherine McAdams, Lily O’Neill, Esme O’Sgea, Margaret Pelkey, Thea Perry, Hana Reda, Raina Salahuddin, Harper Tierney, Khaterina Tomasso, Scarlett Wasinowicz, Vivian Wen, Katelyn Xian, Aya Yui, Barrington High School Girls Swim Team; the outstanding athletic achievement of winning the 2025-20 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division 1 High School Girls Swimming State Championship; Representatives Boylan and Knight Pvolve Fitness; celebrating the Grand Opening of Pvolve Fitness and your commitment to focusing on strength, mobility, and stability for long-term health and toning; Representative Boylan Henry Casso, Chico Music Production, Inc.; your outstanding contributions to the Rhode Island Entertainment Industry through international and local artist performing throughout the state, enriching the Dominican Culture and Creativity; Representatives Diaz and Alzate Gilkania Benitez, Chico Music Production, Inc.; your outstanding contributions to the Rhode Island Entertainment Industry through international and local artist performing throughout the state, enriching the Dominican Culture and Creativity; Representatives Diaz and Alzate Osman Mohammed; recognition for your courageous storytelling and contributions to the RYSE community; Representative Morales Rahima Omari; recognition for your courageous storytelling and contributions to the RYSE community; Representative Morales Silikari Chrison Bigirimana; recognition for your courageous storytelling and contributions to the RYSE community; Representative Morales Vanessa Flores; recognition for your courageous storytelling and contributions to the RYSE community; Representative Morales Ella Johnson, Community College of Rhode Island Women’s Basketball; the outstanding athletic achievement of winning the NJCAA Region XXI Championship, completing and undefeated 14-0 in regional play, finishing the season 22-3 and qualifying for the NJCAA Division III National Tournament; Representative Cotter Arelis Peña Brito; Welcome, and sincere appreciation for your outstanding leadership and contributions to the State of Rhode Island as a distinguished Dominican-American leader; Representative Diaz Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles; celebrating Organ Donation Month April/2026 in Rhode Island and the commitment to increase awareness, celebration donors, and urge residents to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors to save lives; Speaker Shekarchi New England Donor Services; celebrating Organ Donation Month April/2026 in Rhode Island and the commitment to increase awareness, celebration donors, and urge residents to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors to save lives; Speaker Shekarchi Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island; celebrating the th Anniversary of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island and the continuous dedication to create and support one-to- one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth; Speaker Shekarchi Neil P. Hytinen, Special Assistant for Administration, Legislation, and Policy, Rhode Island Department of Health; celebrating National Diabetes Alert Day 2026 at the Rhode Island State House and the commitment and dedication to raise awareness, education, and resources that support early diabetes detection; Representative Diaz Erica Hanson, Community Health Network Manager (RIDOH); celebrating National Diabetes Alert Day 2026 at the Rhode Island State House and the commitment and dedication to raise awareness, education, and resources that support early diabetes detection; Representative Diaz Lori Clark; celebrating National Diabetes Alert Day 2026 at the Rhode Island State House and the commitment and dedication to raise awareness, education, and resources that support early diabetes detection; Representative Diaz Jo-Ann and Robert Bailey; the honor of receiving the ALS Rhode Island “20 Brian Dickeinson Courage Award” for your commitment to advocate for increased support and improving the quality of life for people with ALS and their families; Representatives Felix Hunter Baesemann, Cameron Caisee, Alexander Howell, John Pierce, Aram Slutter, Boy Scout Troop 1, Greenville; 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 Costantino John H. Dionne, Jr., 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; Representatives Speakman and Donovan Isaac Graham; Exeter-West Greenwich High School Boys Indoor Track; the outstanding athletic achievement of Placing st in the 2025-20 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Indoor Track x8 Meter Relay; Representative Cotter Leo Haxton; Exeter-West Greenwich High School Boys Indoor Track; the outstanding athletic achievement of Placing st in the 2025-20 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Indoor Track x8 Meter Relay; Representative Cotter Gus Freelove; Exeter-West Greenwich High School Boys Indoor Track; the outstanding athletic achievement of Placing st in the 2025-20 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Indoor Track x8 Meter Relay; Representatives Cotter and Spears Ethan McCann; Exeter-West Greenwich High School Boys Indoor Track; the outstanding athletic achievement of Placing st in the 2025-20 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Indoor Track x8 Meter Relay; Representatives Cotter and Kennedy William Haberek; Exeter-West Greenwich High School Boys Indoor Track; the outstanding athletic achievement of Placing st in the 2025-20 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Boys Indoor Track x8 Meter Relay; Representative Cotter Major Christopher Reed, Central Falls Police Department; the outstanding achievement and distinguished of graduating from the 297th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia; Representative Giraldo Nini Olawuyi, Exeter-West Greenwich High School Girls Indoor Track; the outstanding athletic achievement of Placing st and setting a New School Record in the 5 Meter Hurdles with a time of 8.53 (PR) in the Finals at the Rhode Island Varsity State Championships; Representatives Cotter and Roberts Kate Hebert, Exeter-West Greenwich High School Girls Indoor Track; the outstanding athletic achievement of Placing th and setting a New School Record in the 3 Metter Dash in a time of 42.77 (PR) Rhode Island Varsity State Championships; Representatives Cotter and Roberts Lily Chabot, Exeter-West Greenwich High School Girls Indoor Track; the outstanding athletic achievement if Placing th in the 15 Meter Run in a time of 5:03.95 (Indoor PR) at the Rhode Island Varsity State Championships; Representatives Cotter and Roberts Mustafa Soykurt, Consul General of France in Boston; The Francophone Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony at the Rhode Island State House and the richness of the French language, as well as the contributions of Francophones to our cultural heritage and collective identity; Representatives Brien, Casey, Cruz, and Philips René Sylvestre, Delegate of Quebec in Boston; The Francophone Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony at the Rhode Island State House and the richness of the French language, as well as the contributions of Francophones to our cultural heritage and collective identity; Representatives Brien, Casey, Cruz, and Philips Josie Cimini, Consular Officer, Consulate General of Canada; The Francophone Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony at the Rhode Island State House and the richness of the French language, as well as the contributions of Francophones to our cultural heritage and collective identity; Representatives Brien, Casey, Cruz, and Philips Morgan Grefe, Executive Director, RI Historical Society; The Francophone Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony at the Rhode Island State House and the richness of the French language, as well as the contributions of Francophones to our cultural heritage and collective identity; Representatives Brien, Casey, Cruz, and Philips Roger Begin, Honorary Counsel of France; The Francophone Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony at the Rhode Island State House and the richness of the French language, as well as the contributions of Francophones to our cultural heritage and collective identity; Representatives Brien, Casey, Cruz, and Philips Anne Conway, Director, Museum of Work & Culture; The Francophone Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony at the Rhode Island State House and the richness of the French language, as well as the contributions of Francophones to our cultural heritage and collective identity; Representatives Brien, Casey, Cruz, and Philips H. Farrell McMillan, Commander of VFW Post 6432 and Sr. Vice Commander DAV Chapter 12; the distinguished honor of being named as the United Veterans Council of Woonsocket 20 Veteran of the Year; Representatives Phillips, Casey and Brien Rodney Lambert, Sons of the American Legion Fairmont Post 85; the distinguished honor of being named as the United Veterans Council of Woonsocket 20 Patriot of the Year; Representatives Phillips, Casey and Brien Rafael Medina, Sydney Darrow, Jasmine Alves, Aiyah Josiah-Faeduwor; your outstanding creative contributions to the “Black Love PVD” exhibit at the Providence Place Mall; Representative Morales Giovanni and Jenny Marzano, il Fico Restaurant; celebrating the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on April 9, 2026 of il Fico Restaurant at 13 Atwood Avenue in Johnston, Rhode Island; Representative Fellela Andrea Vargas, Matthew Paddock, Lyndsey Ferreira, Andre Herrera, Mayor’s Office, East Providence; your outstanding service and dedication in keeping the people of the City of East Providence safe and able to attend to their daily activities during the historic Blizzard of 2026; Representatives Kazarian, Boylan, Dawson, and Furtado Domenic Amitrano, Kurtis Anderson, Jason Andrade, Josphe Andreozzi, Wade Baker, Nicholas Bedard, Patrick Brassil, Dante Capaldi, Anna Cappelli, Erica Carcieri, Charles Carr, Leonardo Cepeda, Michael Charbonneau, Danielle Clarke, Piero Colonna, Nathan Correia, John Costa, Joseph Crowshaw, Timothy Cunha, Howard Daigle, Joel Delgado, Douglas Drainville, Brendan Dyer, Edson Evora, James Farless, Alexandre Ferreira, Robert Ferris, Christopher Forget, Melissa Gieck, Johan Giraldo, Michael Glidden, Criag Hannaway, Christopher Harrington, Kara-Ann Hartnett, John Haxton III, Richard Hoey, Zachary Johansen, Kevin Kabrick, Daniel Kanavage, John Kane, Justin Kmieciak, Jeffery Lace, Joseph Lombardi, James Lynch, Daniel Mallette, Adam Maroney, Ryan McNeill, Jonathan Medina, Kyle Miner, Andres Perez, Daniel Pion, Justin Rapp, Davis Roast, Brendan Ryan, Donald Seymout, Nicholas Simone, Jeffrey Sinki, Damon Soloman, Jerry Sullivan, Tanis Tavernier, Ricky Tiburcio, Neil Tierney, Erica Vincent, Peter Zarriello, Fire Department, East Providence; your outstanding service and dedication in keeping the people of the City of East Providence safe and able to attend to their daily activities during the historic Blizzard of 2026; Representatives Kazarian, Boylan, Dawson, and Furtado Chris DiCecco, Manny Amaral, Frank Andrade, Jose Andrade John Arrighi, Carlos Bolarinho, Tyler Bonin, Kevin Bullock, Antonio Camara, Lou Couto, Collin Costa, Joseph Almeida, Shawn Fallon, Mario Ferreira, Andrew Gianlorenzo, Cristian Gonzalez, David Laughlin, Nickolas Lundstrom, Peter Maciel, Jermaine Monteiro, Ronald Nawrocki, Antonio Oliveira, Corey Pena, Guy Penha, John Petrarca, Jose Pinheiro, Kenneth Pouliot, Justin Silva, Filipe Soares, Marco Soares, Timothy Souza, Christopher Sullivan, Joseph Sullivan, Herb Walmsley, Cameron Torres, Jackson Ponte, David Harris, George Turner, Allison Pereira, Highway/Parks, East Providence; your outstanding service and dedication in keeping the people of the City of East Providence safe and able to attend to their daily activities during the historic Blizzard of 2026; Representatives Kazarian, Boylan, Dawson, and Furtado Jonathan Caruso, Jonathan Couto, Jason Ferreira, Eric Johnson, Sebastian Kozakiewicz, Jeffery Lombardi, Rui Mauricio, William McHahon III, David Pion, Paul Fredrick, Central Garage, East Providence; your outstanding service and dedication in keeping the people of the City of East Providence safe and able to attend to their daily activities during the historic Blizzard of 2026; Representatives Kazarian, Boylan, Dawson, and Furtado Ernest Germani, Robert Walker, William Monaco, Building Department, East Providence; your outstanding service and dedication in keeping the people of the City of East Providence safe and able to attend to their daily activities during the historic Blizzard of 2026; Representatives Kazarian, Boylan, Dawson, and Furtado Joseph Janelle, Robert Lake, William McMahon Jr., Austin Lake, Renato DeOliveira, Hildeberto Barbosa, Francisco Lorenz, Adam Aurelio, Nuno Medeiros, Alex Araujo, Derek Raposo, William Munroe, Water Department, East Providence; your outstanding service and dedication in keeping the people of the City of East Providence safe and able to attend to their daily activities during the historic Blizzard of 2026; Representatives Kazarian, Boylan, Dawson, and Furtado Antonio Correia, Edward Joseph, Richard DiCecco, Napoleon DeBarros, Carlos Amaral, Adair DosSantos, Nuno Pais, Roberto Furtado, Daniel Dresser, Alberto Rodrigues, Antonio Vieira, Simao Correia, Public Buildings, East Providence; your outstanding service and dedication in keeping the people of the City of East Providence safe and able to attend to their daily activities during the historic Blizzard of 2026; Representatives Kazarian, Boylan, Dawson, and Furtado Bernadette Frias, Jayvon Walmsley, Tracy Johnson, Kenny Brightman, Faith Souza, Michelle Perry, Hunter Roman, Paula Narcovich, Madeline Marlow, Becky Chase, Employee/ Shelter, East Providence; your outstanding service and dedication in keeping the people of the City of East Providence safe and able to attend to their daily activities during the historic Blizzard of 2026; Representatives Kazarian, Boylan, Dawson, and Furtado Gina Estrade, Jamie Buck, Susan Dunnington, Jenna-Marie Morin, Bernie Beaudreau, Molly Richard, Joseph Stephenson, Soraya Pierre Louis, Jocelyn Oliveira, Judy Macedo, Brenda Lister, Volunteer/Shelter, East Providence; your outstanding service and dedication in keeping the people of the City of East Providence safe and able to attend to their daily activities during the historic Blizzard of 2026; Representatives Kazarian, Boylan, Dawson, and Furtado Danny Carpenter, Luis DeSailveira, Gary Silva, Maria DosSantos, Gisela Lopes, Paula Rodrigues, David Handy, Jose Terceira, Miguel Lopes, Cindy Vieira, Gary DeCosta, Victor Rosales, Jesse Chakouian, Ramiro Bouthilette, Rui Faria, Robert Motta, Michael Poirier, Silvio Soares, Steve Laughlin, Darrel Fayerweather, Thomas Silva, Hildeberto Fagundes, Maria Lopes, Michelle Sousa, Richard Pachecco, Christopher Dutra, Manuela Bernardo, Francisco Aguiar, Jeffery Gouveia, Steven Ribeiro, Patrick Costa, Glenn Costa, George Landry, Joseph Oliveira, Joao Raposo, Joseph DaCosta, Robert Goulart, Oriana Rebelo, Jose DeSousa, Nelia Soares, Emanuel Garcia Darosa, Sidonia Bolarinho, Jose Aguiar, Hortencia Mourato, Paul Travers, Mark Travers, Matthew DeFaria, Michael Motta, Luis Olmo, Paul Santos, School Department, East Providence; your outstanding service and dedication in keeping the people of the City of East Providence safe and able to attend to their daily activities during the historic Blizzard of 2026; Representatives Kazarian, Boylan, Dawson, and Furtado Chief Michael Rapoza, Deputy Chief Andy Benoit, Captain Mark Cadoret, Captain Brian Mulvey, Captain David Pacheco, Captain Maari Stainer, Lt. Stephen Evans, Lt. Conor DeBold, Lt. Michael Pendergast, Lt. Kurt Hawes, Lt. James Aceto, Sgt. Diogo Mello, Sgt. Michael O’Connell, Sgt. Ryan Vose, Sgt. Kurt Ripke, Sgt. Christopher Cooney, Sgt. Ryan Feeney, Sgt. Jay Rainville, Sgt. Tyler Elmasian, Sgt. Matthew Simon, Acting Sgt. Steven Dumond, Acting Sgt. Stephen Ohsberg, Officer Ryan Teixeira, Officer Matthew Coughlin, Officer Cory Resendes, Officer Sara Poirier, Officer Gage DaSilva, Officer Zachary Ronan, Officer Colin Feeney, Officer John Guiney, Officer John Guiney, Officer Julian Reis, Officer Zachary Souza, Officer Cory Amaral, Officer Wifredo Ortiz, Officer Ian Richardson, Officer Colby Rogers Officer Nathan DaCosta, Officer Brandon Normann, Officer Kyle Graves, Officer Daniel Pickering, Officer John Pena, Officer Jacob Pena, Officer Jacob DeMacedo, Officer Jacob Scorpio, Officer James Watts, Officer Matthew Mailhot, Officer Matthew Braun, Officer Patrick Homes, Officer Scott Slack, Officer Shaileen DeOliveira Officer Matthew Martins, Officer Christopher Cherry, Officer Dalton Quinn, Officer Charles Swenson, Officer Tyler Correia, Detective Michael Allienello, Detective Donald Delaere, Detective Stephen DeMedieros, Detective Ryan Havunen, Detective Patrick Kelley, Detective Jason Nogler, Detective Kristopher Correia, Detective Andrea Pratt, Detective Drew Wood, Detective Kevin Feeney, Dispatcher Joseph Buono, Dispatcher Chrstine Barnes, Dispatcher Frances Newman, Dispatcher Michael Barbosa, Dispatcher David Messinger, Dispatcher Connor Campbell, Dispatcher Gus Rainho, Dispatcher Susan Lusignan, Dispatcher Lisa Taylor, Dispatcher Nicole Cepeda, Police Department, East Providence; your outstanding service and dedication in keeping the people of the City of East Providence safe and able to attend to their daily activities during the historic Blizzard of 2026; Representatives Kazarian, Boylan, Dawson, and Furtado 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.