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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2020

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE HOWARD I.

     LIPSEY, ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY COURT

     Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Filippi, Casimiro, and Kennedy

     Date Introduced: December 14, 2020

     Referred To: Placed on the House Consent Calendar

     WHEREAS, The Honorable Howard I. Lipsey was born in Providence, the son of the late

Harry and Anna Lipsey, and the beloved husband of Paulla Lipsey for thirty-two years. Justice

Lipsey was a graduate of Providence College and attained his Juris Doctor degree from

Georgetown University. He also served our nation with honor and exemplary service as a Captain

in the United States Army Reserves; and

     WHEREAS, After finishing his studies, Justice Lipsey practiced as a trial lawyer for

thirty-five years and was known by all within the Rhode Island legal community for his acumen,

eloquence, and tireless service to his clients. In 1993, he began his service as an Associate Justice

on the Rhode Island Family Court, serving the State of Rhode with distinction and impeccable

integrity until his retirement in 2008; and

     WHEREAS, Justice Lipsey was a member of numerous professional organizations

including, the Rhode Island and American Bar Associations, the Rhode Island and American

Trial Lawyers Associations, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Chair of the

American Bar Association Family Law Section, a founding member of the Edward P. Gallogly

Inns of Court, and an Adjunct Professor at Roger Williams School of Law; and

     WHEREAS, For his entire life, Justice Lipsey was very active in civic affairs. He was a

member of Roger Williams B’nai B’rith RI ADL, Touro Fraternal Association, and Jewish War

Veterans. He was the Chair of the World Affairs Council of Rhode Island, and served on the

Boards of the St. Mary’s Home for Children, Meals on Wheels, and Stand With Us, in support of

Israel, and had served at The St. Edward’s Food and Wellness Center; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his wife, Paulla, Justice Lipsey was the devoted father of Dr.

Lewis Lipsey, Bruce Lipsey, Esq., and his wife, Marcie, Marisa Ricci-Parris, and Carl Ricci,

Esq., and his wife, Syneth. He was the proud grandfather of Adam and Jared Lipsey, Nolan and

Emmanuelle Ricci, James Parris, Maxx and Ty Buor, and Bella Waskiel; now, therefore be it

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

extends its deepest condolences to the Lipsey Family on the passing of the Honorable Justice

Howard I. Lipsey; 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. Paulla Lipsey and Family.

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