On March 27, 2010, Resolute Racing Shells joined the University of Rhode Island Women’s rowing team and dignitaries for the dedication of their new Resolute 4+ “Teresa Paiva-Weed”.
It was a sunny but cold day at the URI Campanella Boathouse on the Narrows River in Kingston, Rhode Island as the Rams won each of their three varsity races and reclaimed the Yankee Cup. After the racing they dedicated their new and currently undefeated Resolute 4+ “Teresa Paiva-Weed”.
Ms. Paiva-Weed, the first women in Rhode Island history to serve as President of the Senate, was surrounded by URI President David M. Dooley, Athletic Director Thorr Bjorn, Resolute executive committee member Bernie Taradash, and Head Coach of Women’s Rowing Shelagh Donohoe as she poured the finest champagne, befitting her namesake, over the bow. Ms. Donohoe said: "The Yankee Cup is the first step in the process of achieving our 2010 goals. I believe that our intensity and attention to detail during winter training helped us bring the Yankee Cup back to RI. In addition to racing, we were very excited to christen the "Teresa Paiva Weed", the newest Resolute 4+ in our fleet. Teresa is the first women to serve as the Senate President in the State of Rhode Island and it is a true honor to have her name on a wonderful boat! I am excited to see how the rest of 2010 season unfolds." Rick Laviolette, Resolute President and CEO said, “The University of Rhode Island is fast tracking its crew program and is now becoming a force to be reckoned with. The University has signaled its commitment to success and winning by providing their athletes and coaches with the very best equipment at the best possible value, a true win- win scenario.” Laviolette added; “University President, Mr. David M. Dooley, Athletic Director, Thorr Bjorn and head coaches Shelagh Donohoe and Micheal McDonald have set a very high standard for its student athletes and as a result greatness will emerge. With regards to Rhode Island Senator Teresa Paiva Weed, her reputation for hard work and a commitment to excellence is well recognized. We at Resolute could not be more pleased to have her name enshrined on one of our products and it is equally befitting that this vessel is manufactured right here in the State of Rhode Island”.
Shelagh Donohoe, Teresa Paiva-Weed, David M. Dooley, Bernie Taradash
Shelagh Donohoe, Bernie Taradash, Teresa Paiva-Weed, and the URI Women's Rowing team with the Yankee Cup
Bernie Taradash and Teresa Paiva-Weed with her namesake
Rick Laviolette, Teresa Paiva-Weed, and Bernie Taradash
Rick Laviolette and David M. Dooley
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