Governor Carcieri congratulates Pheamo Witcher, Executive Director of the Genesis Center, as nearly $1.3 million in grant awards are announced for adult literacy programs across the state. Department of Labor and Training Director Adelita Orefice is at the right. December 1, 2004.

Governor Carcieri presents a Historic Preservation Grant to representatives of the Pawtuxet Rangers Armory for restoration work on their historic building. The grant awards, totaling nearly $1.5 million were presented at the historic Slater Mill. November 30, 2004.

Governor Carcieri participated in the groundbreaking for a new Brooks Pharmacy corporate headquarters in East Greenwich, with Lori Capaldi, of RIEDC (far left); Michael Isaacs, East Greenwich Town Council President;State Senator Leonidas Raptakis; Michel Coutu, President and CEO of the Jean Coutu Group (owner of Brooks Pharmacy); and Senator Jack Reed. November 29, 2004

Elementary School students at Woonsocket's Social Street School assemble to hear Governor Carcieri congratulate them on their stellar improvement on the state assessment tests. They are wearing hats that say "Social's Shining Stars". November 23, 2004. (Courtesy Social Street School.)

Governor Carcieri congratulates Social Street School principal Richard Pickett on the school's accomplishment in raising its test scores substantially over the past 2 years, leaving behind its status as a "low performing" school. November 23, 2004 (Courtesy Social Street School.)

Governor Carcieri and Senator Lincoln Chafee welcome Larry Lucchino, one of the Red Sox principle owners, and pitcher Bronson Arroyo (far left) on the State House steps, as the World Champions show off their trophy. November 11, 2004

Governor Carcieri applauds Althea Telford, as she is surprised by the announcement she has been named Rhode Island's "Teacher of the Year". Mrs. Telford, a language arts teacher at Barrington Middle School, has taught for 33 years. November 10, 2004

Governor Carcieri joins members of the Congressional delegation and officials from the Job Corps, in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the new Exeter Job Corps Academy. This is the first Job Corps facility to ever open in Rhode Island. November 9, 2004

Governor Carcieri speaks with a member of the National Guard at a deployment event at Quonset Point. He has attended every deployment since he was inaugurated. October 29, 2004

Governor Carcieri greets family members at a morning deployment. October 29, 2004

Governor Carcieri notes there are two sources of good news at a Bank of America Press Conference: up to 900 new jobs are being created in R.I. and the Red Sox won the World Series the night before. October 28, 2004

Governor Carcieri reads a citation to 7 year old Anthony John Sousa, whose call to 9-1-1 may have saved his father's life. The Governor presented the citation to the young hero in the State Room. October 27, 2004

Governor Carcieri shows his approval of a poster supporting Question 14, a bond issue to provide renovations at Quonset Point, on the November ballot. Employees and vendors of Senesco Marine, based at Quonset Point, signed up in support, as Senesco announced a new contract that will more than double their jobs in the next year. October 26, 2004

While touring the Cranston Street Armory, Governor Carcieri listens as Edward F. Sanderson, Executive Director of the RI Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, explains details of the historic building needing repair. Repairs to the Cranston Street Armory are in Question #6 on the Novembet ballot. October 22, 2004

This is a detail from the balustrade of a staircase in the historic Cranston Street Armory in Providence. The anchor symbolizes the state on the state flag and seal.

Governor Carcieri celebrates with Linda A. Cipriano, Executive Director of YWCA of Greater RI, at the ribbon-cutting for the group's brand new housing for homeless women. The facilit, the Sarah Frances Grant Homestead in Central Falls, will be home to eight women.
October 22, 2004

Governor Carcieri announces a new initiative by the Rhode island Economic Development Corporation called "Every Company Counts", a centralized resource to provide small businesses with the tools they need to grow. October 13, 2004

Governor Carcieri arrives at the Naval War College in Newport for his Emergency Preparedness Summit. Attendees included the directors of many of the state's departments, the RI National Guard, first responders and support personnel. The summit was organized in answer to the Titan Report, an outside consultant's analysis of the state's response to The Station nightclub fire in February 2003.
October 12 2004

Governor Carcieri today announced United HealthCare submitted the winning bid for the contract to administer state employee health care. The state expects to save $25.3 million in administrative costs over the three year term of the contract by switching to this new provider. October 7, 2004

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Governor Carcieri talked with soldiers and their families at the farewell ceremony staged at the United States Army Reserve post in Providence. Some thirty soldiers are being deployed for service abroad. October 5, 2004

Governor Carcieri greeted members of the VFW which assisted in the departure ceremony for United States Army Reserve units being deployed. October 5, 2004

Governor Carcieri welcomes the AAA All Stars to Rhode Island July 9, 2004. Pawsox chief Ben Mondor and Mrs. Carcieri were present at the ceremony. The All Star flag flew at the State House during the event. (July 9, 2004)

Governor Carcieri (center) and Dr. Ernest Julian (left) of the RI Department of Health accept a check for $213,000 from EPA Regional Deputy Administrator Ira Leighton at Scarborough Beach press conference. The grant will pay for testing of water quality at state beaches. Governor Carcieri also announced a new project which will remove micro-organisms from stormwater runoff near the beach, improving water quality at the popular attraction. (July 2, 2004)

Governor Donald L. Carcieri signs the veto of the legislation to establish a Harrah's casino in Rhode Island, as those who support that view look on. (July 1, 2004)

"A bugler plays taps on the steps of the State House after the 21 gun salute and the reading of Governor Carcieri's proclamation making today, June 11, a Day in Remembrance for the late President Ronald Reagan. (June 11, 2004)

"Governor Carcieri signs the new redistricting law as, from left, Rep. Joseph Almeida, Senate Majority Leader Theresa Paiva-Weed, Senator Daniel Issa, Senate President Joseph Montalbano, and Sen. Juan Pichardo approve. June 8, 2004

"Governor Carcieri looks on as Virginia Chafee christens the new DEM vessel John H. Chafee in honor of her late husband, Senator John Chafee." June7, 2004

Some callers to the Governor's Constitutent Affairs office found Governor Carcieri answering their calls this morning as he sampled the experience of his staff members. The Governor assisted a constituent with rescheduling a driving test at the Division of Motor Vehicles. June 2, 2004

"Governor Carcieri and thousands of military families join in a "Salute to Our Troops" at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence." June 6, 2004

Governor Carcieri with Laureen D'Ambra as she signs the certificate of engagement as a Familly Court Judge. State House, May 21, 2004

Governor Carcieri looks on as William C. Clifton signs the official papers before he is sworn in as an Associate Justice of the Rhode Island District Court. May 14, 2004

Governor Carcieri chats with Gavin Brady , helmsman of the Oracle BMW Racing Team before the start of the press conference announcing the first event for America's Cup class sail racing in over 20 years. The regatta between Team Alinghi and Team Oracle BMW is June 19 -26 with a lay day on June 23. From Left, Grant Simmer, General Manager of Team Alinghi and Dr. Robin Wallace, President, Rhode Island Sailing Foundation. April 26, 2004

Governor Carcieri congratulates the Audobon Society of Rhode Island on its new education center in Bristol. The Center will host classes of school children as part of its mission to educate people about the environment and advocate for its conservation. April 26, 2004

Governor Carcieri announces the transfer of 48 acres of open space behind the Howard Industrial Park to the Pawtuxet River Authority for preservation and recreation usage. He noted that this is an example of development and environmental interests working together.
April 23, 2004

Governor Carcieri distributed grant awards from the Department of Environmental Management to dozens of communities in a ceremony at the State House this morning. Westerly Town Manager Joseph Turo accepted $300,000 for the Atlantic Beach Pavilion. April 23, 2004

Governor Carcieri announces an agreement between labor and management at Bradford Soap Works that should keep the 128 year old company in the state. April 13, 2004

Bradford Soap Works President Steve LeGraw comments on the five year agreement as Governor Carcieri and Stu Mundy, secretary-treasurer of Teamsters Local 251 listen.
April 13, 2004

Governor Carcieri welcomes home members of the Rhode Island National Guard as they land on American soil for the first time after 14 months on duty in Iraq. Fort Drum, New York. April 5, 2004

Governor Carcieri held a Town Meeting for members of the public on Aquidneck Island to explain his budget and hear residents' questions and comments. The session at the Gaudet Middle School drew 150 people. March 29, 2004

92 year old John Almedia of Middletown presented Governor Carcieri with a cap at the Governor's Middletown meeting. March 29, 2004

Governor and Mrs. Carcieri congratulate Paul Magyar of Classical High School in Providence, for submitting the Science Fair project that won the "Governor's Award". Magyar's project, titled "The Impact of Dissolved Copper and Lead on Biological Activity in Narragansett Bay", earned him top ratings in the 2004 Engineering and Science Fair and the award is an unpaid internship in an area of state government dealing with his topic. Twenty-two students from middle schools and high schools, whose science projects were rated the highest, were guests at a Governor's reception at the State House. March 26, 2004

At his first, Town Meeting on the state budget, Governor Carcieri explained to Woonsocket residents his reason for crafting the budget with numerous cuts across state agencies, but: with no broad tax increases of sales or income tax. Then he took questions. and comments from the members of the public. March 11, 2004

Governor and Mrs. Carcieri watch a student's computer animation project as part of their tour of Burrillville High School. The Governor also held a "town meeting" style question and answer session for students in the school auditorium as part of his effort to encourage civic participation. March 15, 2004

Ribbon cutting by the Governor opening the RI Saltwater Fishing Show at the Convention Center. March 5, 2004

Governor giving remarks at the opening of the Family Life Center in Providence. March 1, 2004

Governor and Mrs. Carcieri at the unsung heroes recognition breakfast event. Feb. 27, 2004

Governor Carcieri presents his State of the Budget address. Feb. 25, 2004

Governor Carcieri speaks during the Remembrance service for victims of The Station fire disaster, at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. Photos and mementos of the victims were on display. More than 600 people attended the non-denominational service. Feb. 19, 2004

Governor Carcieri presented the "Governor's Award" for best in show to Katherine Meyer, a retired Department of Transportation employee, for her charcoal drawing entitled "Below the Ridge". This is the seventh annual State Employe Art Show open to current and retired state employees. The gallery at 1 Capitol Hill is open to the public during the day. February 11. 2004

Governor Carcieri welcomes "Sail Rhode Island" which is bringing 14 tall ships to Rhode Island's Quonset Point from July 15 to July 20 for a spectacular Parade of Sail. January 26, 2004

Govenor Carcieri announced a new initiative called Stations of Support to provide emotional support to survivors and first responders of The Station fire tragedy. January 20, 2004

Governor Carcieri announced the DEM will do a targeted asssessment of brownfields property proposed for the new Joslin Children's Center in Providence. The Assessment will eliminate uncertainty on the property's condition and facilitate redevelopment. January 12, 2004