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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2022

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF GEORGE M.

GREGORIAN

     Introduced By: Representatives Slater, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Kazarian, Filippi,
Fenton-Fung, Solomon, Fellela, Messier, and Bennett

     Date Introduced: March 01, 2022

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, It is with sadness that this House has learned of the passing of George M.

Gregorian, a longtime resident of the City of Cranston and a mentor to many in the business field;

and

     WHEREAS, George Gregorian, better known by family and friends as "Frenchy", was

born in the City of Providence, a cherished son of Virginia Rafaelian Gregorian and the late

George K. Gregorian, who was also nick-named "Frenchy", and the brother of Camille Gregorian

and Janette Gregorian. He was also blessed with a large, extended family of aunts, uncles and

many cousins in the Rafaelian, Demetrakas, Janigian, and Markarian clans; and

     WHEREAS, Upon graduating from Moses Brown, Mr. Gregorian began his

entrepreneurial career by creating the "Nuts to You" business which aided him with his tuition at

Babson College where he earned his business degree; and

     WHEREAS, After graduating, Mr. Gregorian became the owner of Landscape Lighting

Concepts, Frenchy's Pop Corn and Frenchy's Countryside Creamery. From the time he was a

young boy, he had loved the popcorn truck and eventually grew his business with concessions in

multiple locations including Water Fire, The Greek Fest, the Carousel at Roger Williams Park

and many other venues throughout Southern New England; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Gregorian was a unique individual, brilliant and educated, but also

street smart and tumultuous. He made his own way, but always offered help to anyone, whenever

and wherever there was a need. He was also very proud of his Armenian heritage and an ardent

supporter of the Armenian-American community; and

     WHEREAS, George Gregorian "was a huge and vibrant personality who sometimes

ruffled feathers but held a special place in the hearts of many for his generosity, caring and

concern" and he is dearly missed but will always be remembered; now, therefore be it

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

extends deepest condolences on the passing of George M. Gregorian; 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. Virginia Rafaelian Gregorian.

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