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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF PAUL L. GAGNON

     

     

     Introduced By: Senators Crowley, Satchell, and Picard

     Date Introduced: May 07, 2013

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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     WHEREAS, It is with utmost sadness that this Senate has learned of the untimely passing

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of Paul L. Gagnon, devoted husband of the late Karen Gagnon, and the beloved father of two

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daughters, Heather and Ashley Gagnon; and

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     WHEREAS, Born in Providence, Paul Gagnon was the son of Laurent and Louise

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Gagnon.  He is survived by his brothers, Mark Gagnon and his wife, Suzanne, and Peter Gagnon,

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six nieces and nephews, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and

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     WHEREAS, Mr. Gagnon had been employed by the City of West Warwick as a fire

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department dispatcher for the past seven years. In addition, he was a retired firefighter for the

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Central Falls Fire Department; and

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     WHEREAS, Dedicated to the community and his profession, Mr. Gagnon was a member

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of the Rhode Island Professional Firefighters Pipes and Drums Band, and a member of the

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American Firefighters Motorcycle Club; and

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     WHEREAS, Paul Gagnon was blessed with the love and loyalty of not only his family,

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but also his co-workers and countless friends. His spirit and determination in the face of adversity

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were inspirational and he enriched the lives of all who knew him. He will be dearly missed, but

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always remembered; now, therefore be

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

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hereby posthumously honors Paul Gagnon on his service to the Central Falls and West Warwick

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Fire Departments and extends our deepest sympathies to the entire Gagnon Family on his

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untimely passing; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Heather Gagnon and Ashley Gagnon.

     

     

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