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HR 8552

HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND RECOGNIZING THE MEMBERS AND COACH OF THE WHEELER SCHOOL TEAM ON THEIR 1ST PLACE VICTORY AT THE 43RD RHODE ISLAND ACADEMIC DECATHLON AND CONGRATULATING THE TEAM ON THEIR SUCCESS AT THE NATIONAL ACADEMIC DECATHLON ON APRIL 23-25, 2026

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Blazejewski and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island honors the Wheeler School Academic Decathlon team for winning the state competition and competing successfully at nationals.

05/14/2026 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 8552

Overview

  • Bill: HR 8552
  • Session: 2026
  • Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
  • Title: HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND RECOGNIZING THE MEMBERS AND COACH OF THE WHEELER SCHOOL TEAM ON THEIR 1ST PLACE VICTORY AT THE 43RD RHODE ISLAND ACADEMIC DECATHLON AND CONGRATULATING THE TEAM ON THEIR SUCCESS AT THE NATIONAL ACADEMIC DECATHLON ON APRIL 23-25, 2026
  • Type: House Resolution (non-binding)
  • Introduced By: Representatives Solomon, Blazejewski, Kazarian, Casimiro, Casey, Chippendale, O'Brien, DeSimone, McNamara, and McEntee
  • Date Introduced: May 14, 2026
  • Status: Passed House (May 14, 2026)

Purpose

  • To officially recognize and congratulate the Wheeler School’s Academic Decathlon team for:
    • Achieving first place at the 43rd Rhode Island Academic Decathlon (2026).
    • Competing successfully at the National Academic Decathlon (April 23–25, 2026).

Key Provisions

  • Commends the Wheeler School team for their Rhode Island victory.
  • Acknowledges the team’s coach, Dayna Cueva Alegria, and the individual team members: Chichi Minami, Philip Spradlin, Daniel Shea, Angela D’Amico, Kiara Jin, Austin Nolan, Amelia Collins, Thomas Hutchinson, and Shay Smith.
  • Notes the competition structure, including ten subject areas (art, math, economics, essay, interview, language and literature, music, science, social science, and speech) and the “Roaring Twenties” theme for 2026 Rhode Island Decathlon.
  • Highlights awards won by senior participants across both Rhode Island and National competitions (Gold, Silver, Bronze medals) and specific achievements (e.g., Daniel Shea and Philip Spradlin at Nationals).
  • Directs that a certified copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Wheeler School’s coach, Dayna Cueva Alegria, by the Secretary of State.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Wheeler School and its Academic Decathlon team members and coach.
  • Secondary: Rhode Island educational community, including high school students who participate in state academic competitions; families and school administrators who support scholastic competitions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • The Rhode Island Academic Decathlon in 2026 occurred on March 1, 2026, at Bryant University (context for the resolution’s content).
  • The National Academic Decathlon results referenced pertain to events held April 23–25, 2026.
  • This resolution serves a ceremonial function and does not create new law or funding; it formalizes acclaim and recognition by the Rhode Island House of Representatives.
  • Next steps: The resolution directs transmission of a certified copy to the Wheeler School coach.

Potential Impact

  • Public recognition may enhance the Wheeler School’s profile and encourage ongoing student participation in competitive academics.
  • May positively influence school culture by highlighting achievement in interdisciplinary scholarship.
  • Non-binding; serves as an official commendation rather than a policy change or funding allocation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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