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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2018

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF BRUCE S. PLACE

     Introduced By: Representatives McNamara, Bennett, Vella-Wilkinson, Shanley, and
Shekarchi

     Date Introduced: January 02, 2018

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, It is with profound sadness that this House has learned of the passing of

Bruce S. Place, the beloved husband for forty-one years to Debra Place, devoted father of Andrea

Place, Michelle Place, Heather Place, Bethany Place, and Jason Place, and the very proud

grandfather of Liam, Aidan, Maeve, Tess, Cy, Hannah, Isaac, Abigail, Ian, and Rhiannon; and

     WHEREAS, Bruce Place was the son of Clinton and Katherine Place. For forty-one

years, he had worked as an engineer in the aerospace industry at MagSeal Corporation, retiring in

2006 as executive Vice President; and

     WHEREAS, Although Mr. Place had most recently resided in the Town of North

Kingstown, he had been a longtime resident of the City of Warwick. His devotion to the

community and public service led to his successful election to the Warwick City Council, where

he served from 2007 to 2013. During his tenure on the Council, Mr. Place had served as President

for four years and earned a reputation for both fairness and ultimate professionalism; and

     WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Place had devoted his time and myriad talents to a number

of altruistic community and environmental organizations both in Rhode Island and in Sebago,

Maine; and

     WHEREAS, There is no doubt that Bruce Place, a steadfast and honorable gentleman,

left the City of Warwick and the State of Rhode Island a far better place because of his life’s

endeavors. He enriched the lives of all who knew him and set a standard for excellence in public

service that is an inspiration to us all; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

Providence Plantations hereby extends deepest sympathy on the passing of Bruce S. Place; and

be it further

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

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Debra Place and Family.

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