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WHEREAS, It has been made known to the House that certain persons and organizations are deserving of commendation; and Maria Lourdes Ancona; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 26, 2026; Representative Kennedy Christine Rose Anderson; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 25, 2026; Representative Kennedy Vanita L. Arnold; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 22, 2026; Representative Kennedy Richard J. Arruda, Jr.; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 30, 2026; Representative Kennedy Sandra A. Bailey; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 8, 2026; Representative Kennedy Jose A. Bedoya; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 3, 2026; Representative Kennedy Alan Phillip Desrosiers; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 14, 2026; Representative Kennedy Ana G. Garza; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 26, 2026; Representative Kennedy Nina Marja Houle; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 15, 2026; Representative Kennedy Mark Jon Kieon, Sr.; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 9, 2026; Representative Kennedy Sean Patrick Kilcoyne; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 18, 2026; Representative Kennedy Henri Leo Kowal; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 27, 2026; Representative Kennedy Michael Laudone; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 16, 2026; Representative Kennedy Wallace S. Lewis, Jr.; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 18, 2026; Representative Kennedy Scott Manuel Maderia; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 31, 2026; Representative Kennedy Deborah Jane Nigrelli; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 9, 2026; Representative Kennedy Vernon Winston Oliver; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 24, 2026; Representative Kennedy Laura Pointek; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 21, 2026; Representative Kennedy Randy S. Reynolds; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 28, 2026; Representative Kennedy Kelly Jane Scott; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 29, 2026; Representative Kennedy Sharon Kay Smith; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 16, 2026; Representative Kennedy William A. Smith; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 5, 2026; Representative Kennedy Kevin D. Spencer; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 6, 2026; Representative Kennedy Gary P. Sylvia; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 9, 2026; Representative Kennedy Diane Louise Zanella; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 15, 2026; Representative Kennedy Stephen A. Burke; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 29, 2026; Representative Kennedy John P. Franciosi; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 28, 2026; Representative Kennedy Angela Risica Furcolo; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 8, 2026; Representative Kennedy Susan M. Gordon; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 18, 2026; Representative Kennedy Thomas Frederick Holberton; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 12, 2026; Representative Kennedy Richard Duncklee Lamourine Jr.; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 23, 2026; Representative Kennedy Joan Mary McCarthy; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 31, 2026; Representative Kennedy Janice E. Olszewski; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 2, 2026; Representative Kennedy Cindy Lee Russo; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 2, 2026; Representative Kennedy Martin Richard Tubbs; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 4, 2026; Representative Kennedy Debra A. Washburn; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 17, 2026; Representative Kennedy Michael Watkins; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 18, 2026; Representative Kennedy Paul Andrew Yurof; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 19, 2026; Representative Kennedy Raymond J. Alberts; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 7, 2026; Representative Kennedy Raymond Leo Betty; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 16, 2026; Representative Kennedy Cecilia M. Coleman; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 31, 2026; Representative Kennedy Bruce G. Eagan; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 24, 2026; Representative Kennedy Julia Ann Fuller; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 4, 2026; Representative Kennedy Robert E. Grady; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 27, 2026; Representative Kennedy John Marshall Hobgood; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 9, 2026; Representative Kennedy Lois M. Meek; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 17, 2026; Representative Kennedy Maurice Joseph Murphy; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 28, 2026; Representative Kennedy Linda Irene Nelson; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 1, 2026; Representative Kennedy Margaret Mary Raiche; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 6, 2026; Representative Kennedy Jayne Lee Scorpio; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 31, 2026; Representative Kennedy Christy L. Webster; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 16, 2026; Representative Kennedy Brigitte M. Bliven; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 17, 2026; Representative Kennedy Kenneth Peter Burton, Sr.; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 27, 2026; Representative Kennedy Giorgio Decaro; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 4, 2026; Representative Kennedy Ettore M. Desantis; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 29, 2026; Representative Kennedy Richard Edward Greene; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 14, 2026; Representative Kennedy Mary L. Holland; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 23, 2026; Representative Kennedy Barbara Turrisi Lamb; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 5, 2026; Representative Kennedy John R. Novello; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 31, 2026; Representative Kennedy James E. Palmer; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 31, 2026; Representative Kennedy Juvenalia A. Pereira; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 30, 2026; Representative Kennedy Edwin Glen Hoffman; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 27, 2026; Representative Kennedy James A. Sheldon; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 22, 2026; Representative Kennedy Norman Grossmueller; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 7, 2026; Representative Kennedy Barbara Joan Hirst; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Birthday on May 9, 2026; Representative Kennedy Gladys M. Marx; the joyous and momentous celebration of your 1 Birthday on May 22, 2026; Representative Kennedy Del Alma Dance Company; celebrating the One Year Anniversary of Del Alma Dance Company and the continued commitment to empower every dancer to move with purpose, passion, and authenticity; Representative Alzate John and Laurie Costa; the joyous and momentous celebration of your th Wedding Anniversary on March 27, 2026; Representative Hull A & K’s Kitchen; celebrating the Grand Opening of A & K’s Kitchen at 9 Chalkstone Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island; Representative Morales Hearthside House; celebrating the th Anniversary of the Hearthside House on Great Road in Lincoln, Rhode Island and the importance of preserving its history; Representative Smith The Honorable Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe, Jr.; your distinguished service to the Republic of Liberia as Senator of Bomi County, former Speaker of the House and a committed advocate for national unity democratic governance and regional cooperation; Representative Biah Jim Parisi, Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals; your retirement after many years of dedicated and faithful service lobbying the Rhode Island General Assembly on behalf of Rhode Island’s teachers and health professionals; Representative Diaz Steven D. Elias, Rhode Island Public Transit Authority; your retirement after 34 years of dedicated and faithful service as a Telephone Operator for RIPTA approaching every day with a positive attitude towards fellow colleagues and citizens with your exemplary attendance and never being sick; Representative Noret Steven Piscopiello, Director, City of Cranston Parks and Recreation; the distinguished honor of receiving the Rhode Island Parks and Recreation Association John “Jack” Cronin Award for your outstanding leadership and service to the parks and recreation profession in the State of Rhode Island; Representative Paplauskas Darran Watts, Chase Medeiros, Oliver Shockley, Cole Medeiros, Robert Considine III, Evan Danusis, Austin Peters, Robert Mills, Cody Fuscaldo, Tyler Vespia, Owen McAdam, Jaydon Hall, Coventry High School Freshman Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic achievement of winning the Rhode Island Interscholastic League 20 Division 2 Freshman Boys Basketball State Championship and maintaining an “Undefeated Season” Representatives Read and Noret Caleb Satisfield, Cooper Johnson, Colin McDemott, Colin Appleyard, James Palmien, Sam Tostes, Alexander Anderson, Ayyan Mahmud, Patrick McNamara, Cormac Sax, Ryan Realejo, Ryan Rigamonti, Brady White, Connor Gillam, Barrington High School Varsity Boys Basketball; the outstanding athletic achievement of winning the 2025-20 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Varsity Boys Basketball State Championship; Representatives Boylan and Knight McKenna Pires, Lauren Kilpatrickl, Isabella Hentz, Genesis Castro, Ava Morrissette, Reagan Pires, Lucia Toribio Fermin, Faith Van Ness, Caroline Realejo, Maggie Omstedt, Keira Martin, Laney Girard, Audrey Paxton, Ella Martin, Kilise Marzette, Abby Donato, Jordyn Marzette, Barrington High School Varsity Girls Indoor Track; the outstanding athletic achievement of winning the 2025-20 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Class B Varsity Girls Indoor Track Championship; Representatives Boylan Knight Thomas E. Deller, Town of Johnston; your retirement after many years dedicated and faithful service to the people of the Town of Johnston, Rhode Island; Speaker Shekarchi Sergeant Aaron Mickelson, Rhode Island Army National Guard; the honor of entering the Ring of Honor by the Military Order of Foreign Wars of Rhode Island for your commitment to secure our homeland, and building enduring partnerships worldwide “Always Ready, Always There”; Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro Sergeant Adam Andrews, Rhode Island Army National Guard; the honor of entering the Ring of Honor by the Military Order of Foreign Wars of Rhode Island for your commitment to secure our homeland, and building enduring partnerships worldwide “Always Ready, Always There”; Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro Sergeant Eric Santos, Rhode Island Army National Guard; the honor of entering the Ring of Honor by the Military Order of Foreign Wars of Rhode Island for your commitment to secure our homeland, and building enduring partnerships worldwide “Always Ready, Always There”; Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro Master Sergeant Christino Espada, Rhode Island Army National Guard; the honor of entering the Ring of Honor by the Military Order of Foreign Wars of Rhode Island for your commitment to secure our homeland, and building enduring partnerships worldwide “Always Ready, Always There”; Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro Master Sergeant Courtney E. Malki, Rhode Island Army National Guard; the honor of entering the Ring of Honor by the Military Order of Foreign Wars of Rhode Island for your commitment to secure our homeland, and building enduring partnerships worldwide “Always Ready, Always There”; Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro Staff Sergeant Domenic D. Simone, Rhode Island Air National Guard; the honor of entering the Ring of Honor by The Military Order of Foreign Wars of Rhode Island for your commitment to secure our homeland, and building enduring partnership's worldwide "Always Ready, Always There"; Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro Master Sergeant Ian S. Tvenstrup, Rhode Island Air National Guard; the honor of entering the Ring of Honor by The Military Order of Foreign Wars of Rhode Island for your commitment to secure our homeland, and building enduring partnership's worldwide "Always Ready, Always There"; Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro Senior Airman Ryan J. Floyd, Rhode Island Air National Guard; the honor of entering the Ring of Honor by The Military Order of Foreign Wars of Rhode Island for your commitment to secure our homeland, and building enduring partnership's worldwide "Always Ready, Always There"; Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro First Lieutenant Scott M. Shea, Rhode Island Air National Guard; the honor of entering the Ring of Honor by The Military Order of Foreign Wars of Rhode Island for your commitment to secure our homeland, and building enduring partnership's worldwide "Always Ready, Always There"; Speaker Shekarchi and Representative Azzinaro Eva Niosi, Instructor, Warwick Area Career and Technical Center; the outstanding achievement of Placing st in the Culinary Arts Category at the th Annual Rhode Island ProStart Culinary Arts, Foodservice & Hotel Management Competition; Representative Solomon Anthony Morales, Richard Desmarais, Tyler Hartley, Liam McGloin, Warwick Area Career and Technical Center; the outstanding achievement of Placing st in the Culinary Arts Category at the th Annual Rhode Island ProStart Culinary Arts, Foodservice & Hotel Management Competition; Representative Solomon Austin Irons, Instructor, Warwick Area Career and Technical Center; the outstanding achievement of Placing st in the Foodservice Management Category at the th Annual Rhode Island ProStart Culinary Arts, Foodservice & Hotel Management Competition; Representative Solomon Jailyn Huffman, Giana Gioffreda, Alexiana Medeiros, Anissa Gill, Liliana Lunsmann, Warwick Area Career and Technical Center; the outstanding achievement of Placing st in the Foodservice Management Category at the th Annual Rhode Island ProStart Culinary Arts, Foodservice & Hotel Management Competition; Representative Solomon Donald Fair, Instructor, Warwick Area Career and Technical Center; the outstanding achievement of Placing st in the Hospitality Management Category at the th Annual Rhode Island ProStart Culinary Arts, Foodservice & Hotel Management Competition; Representative Cotter Rosie Sposato, Logan Berdos, Maddie Niewiecki, Lylana Juneau, Warwick Area Career and Technical Center; the outstanding achievement of Placing st in the Hospitality Management Category at the th Annual Rhode Island ProStart Culinary Arts, Foodservice & Hotel Management Competition; Representative Cotter Captain Matthew Richarson; the honor of being promoted to the rank of Captain on the Woonsocket Police Department and your continued commitment to fostering a safe, secure environment free from the threat of crime for the people of the city of Woonsocket; Representatives Phillips, Brien and Casey Lieutenant Patrick McGurty; the honor of being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on the Woonsocket Police Department and your continued commitment to fostering a safe, secure environment free from the threat of crime for the people of the city of Woonsocket; Representatives Phillips, Brien and Casey Sergeant Joseph Wasilewski; the honor of being promoted to the rank of Sergeant on the Woonsocket Police Department and your continued commitment to fostering a safe, secure environment free from the threat of crime for the people of the city of Woonsocket; Representatives Phillips, Brien and Casey Detective Sergio Pratt; the honor of being promoted to the rank of Detective on the Woonsocket Police Department and your continued commitment to fostering a safe, secure environment free from the threat of crime for the people of the city of Woonsocket; Representatives Phillips, Brien and Casey Joe Adams, Aahan Ananthakrishna, Brady Andrew, Xavier Barako, Sam Barrick, Becket Capizzo, Anthony Eaton, Grady Hazlett, Kelly Hill, Vlad Horvatic, Henry Humphreys, Ryan Hurlock, Kevin Igo, Adam Izzi, Thomas Jackson, Rowan Knight, Stephan Jaquet, Brady Martin, Brooks Mello, Calvin Mentzner, Colby Napolitano, Andrew Niemeyer, Levi Robbins, Danny Serna, Sam Spencer, Henry Stockwell, Will Sturla, OnsonTieu, Patrick Trainor, Nick Valdez, Wesley Vallois, Eddy Wang, Jack Williamson, Kevin Zhang; the outstanding athletic achievement of winning the 2025-20 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Class B Varsity Boys Indoor Track Championship; Representatives Boylan and Knight Head Coach Bill Barrass, Assistant Coach Mike Katz, and Assistant Coach Robbyn McFetters; the outstanding athletic achievement of winning the 2025-20 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Class B Varsity Boys Indoor Track Championship; Representatives Boylan and Knight Adequoyah Mathews; the outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of being named a Newport Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Candidate for your exceptional contributions to family, school and community; Representative Carson Brady Finn; the outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of being named a Newport Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Candidate for your exceptional contributions to family, school and community; Representative Carson Jaz'myne King; the outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of being named a Newport Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Candidate for your exceptional contributions to family, school and community; Representative Carson Magdalena Chipel; the outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of being named as a Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket Youth of the Year Finalist for your exceptional contributions to family, school and community; Representative Alzate Jalene Matthews; the outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of being named as a Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket youth of the Year Finalist for your exceptional contributions to family, school and community; Representative Alzate Ethan Mullarky; the outstanding achievement and distinguished honor of being named as a Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket youth of the Year Finalist for your exceptional contributions to family, school and community; Representative Alzate 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.