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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2019

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JOHN R. WAYCOTT

     Introduced By: Representatives Lyle, McNamara, Shekarchi, Filippi, and Mattiello

     Date Introduced: March 27, 2019

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

R. Waycott the devoted husband for fifty-one years to Carol Waycott, the beloved father of David

Waycott and his wife, Kristen, and Kristen Murphy and her husband, Roderick McGarry, and the

very proud grandfather of Brittany Waycott, Zachary Waycott, Mackenzie Waycott, Jack Michael

James Murphy, Samantha Murphy, Shea Murphy and Joseph McGarry; and

     WHEREAS, Jack, as he was affectionately called by his family and many friends, was

born in the City of Pawtucket, the son of the late John and Isabell Waycott, a beloved brother, and

the adored uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of Slater Junior High School,

Pawtucket West High School, and earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Providence

College; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Waycott served our country with honor in the United States Army. For

thirty-five years, he was employed as a teacher of Social Studies and later, as a truancy officer for

the Pawtucket School Department; and

     WHEREAS, Committed to serving his community, and particularly those less fortunate,

Mr. Waycott coordinated an educational program for homeless youngsters at two of Pawtucket's

shelters, expanding the project from basic tutoring to an innovative language arts program,

including hands-on experience and field trips related to learning experiences; and

     WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Waycott had served as the District I Coordinator for the We

the People Program, and had served in the position of grant administrator for the Emergency

Shelter of Pawtucket & Central Falls for women and children; and

     WHEREAS, There is no doubt that Jack Waycott left this world a far better place because

of his life’s endeavors. He was a steadfast gentleman, whose integrity and determination enriched

the lives of all who knew him and was 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 expresses our deepest sympathies on the passing of John R.

Waycott; 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. Carol Waycott and Family.

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