Resolute Joins University of Rhode Island for the Dedication of "Teresa Paiva-Weed"
Bristol, Rhode Island – March 27, 2010: Resolute Racing Shells joins 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”.
Resolute Racing Shells is a manufacturer of high performance carbon fiber racing shells. From the very beginning, Team Resolute has been driven by one simple yet never-ending mission: Making the best racing shells in the world.
Ever-increasing performance isn’t just our product, it’s our passion. Combining the world’s most successful rowers and racing coaches with internationally renowned hydrologists, ergonomics experts, marine architects, and boat builders, our team continually advances the benchmark by which all other shells are judged – year after year.
Our complete transformation of shell technology and design guarantees increased stiffness, reduced drag, and superior ergonomics. With exceptional design comes added value: Resolute’s boats last up to three times longer than any other shells on the market. Our reliability frees our customers to focus on what’s important: Producing the best performance and winning races.
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