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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

HONORING LEO D. COVAS, ESQ., FOR HIS YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE

RHODE ISLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

     Introduced By: Senators Ruggerio, McCaffrey, and Goodwin

     Date Introduced: April 13, 2021

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, Leo David Covas was born on March 24, 1952. Many of his early years and

education were in the State of Florida until returning to Rhode Island where he attended

Providence College. He continued his education, earning his Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, from

Suffolk University Law School; and

     WHEREAS, For many years, Leo made his home in the Town of Coventry where, from

1984 through 1990, he maintained a private practice through the Law Office of Leo Covas. From

1982 through 1990, he also practiced through law offices in East Providence. He had

subsequently worked at Connors and Kilguss Law Firm in Providence and at Grilli and DiMaio

Law Firm; and

     WHEREAS, To the good fortune of the General Assembly, Leo joined the staff of

Legislative Council on February 1, 1988, as a full-time Legislative Legal Counsel. Over the

years, his expertise and experience guided many of the newer lawyers in the office, and he was

promoted to the position of bill drafting supervisor, overseeing bills before they were introduced

on the floor; and

     WHEREAS, During his tenure in Legislative Council, Leo assisted in revamping the

Workers' Compensation System, an arduous and major accomplishment. In 2001, he shortened

his work hours to part-time, but continued to be one of the office's premiere reviewers, and in

April of 2021, he retired; and

     WHEREAS, Leo is a member of numerous profession organizations including, the Rhode

Island Bar, the Pawtucket Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity and was a former member

of the RI Trial Lawyers Association; and

     WHEREAS, Leo now makes his home in North Providence with his ever faithful

companion, Nieko, a rambunctious and adorable rescue pup. He also recently became Captain

and owner of "Ledge Counsel" a power boat he docks in Cranston; and

     WHEREAS, Leo's retirement has left very big shoes to fill in Legislative Council and he

is surely missed by all; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby recognizes and thanks

Leo Covas for his diligent efforts in service to the General Assembly and the State of Rhode

Island. We moreover wish him much happiness and fulfillment; 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 Mr. Leo D. Covas.

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