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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2022

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF FRANK KENDRA

     Introduced By: Senator Melissa A. Murray

     Date Introduced: June 22, 2022

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

     WHEREAS, It is with sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of Frank

Kendra, the devoted brother of Albert Kendra and his wife, Jeanne, the uncle of three nephews,

Michael Kendra and his wife, Heather, Jeffrey Kendra and his wife, Sarah, and Daniel Kendra

and his companion, Karen Pelletier, and the grand-uncle to many grand-nephews and grand-

nieces. He was predeceased by his companion, Nancy Franklin; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Kendra was born in Tokyo, Japan, the son of the late Walter and

Yoshiko Kendra. He had attended Woonsocket High School, and was a graduate of UMass-

Amherst; and

     WHEREAS, Described by his students as "a passionate and fun educator who brought

energy to every class," Mr. Kendra had taught at the former Woonsocket Junior High School and

at Woonsocket High School for more than thirty-five years, and had continued to substitute teach

for many years after his retirement; and

     WHEREAS, In his youth, Mr. Kendra had been a great athlete, who later served his

community as a volunteer hockey referee and baseball umpire. He enjoyed studying and

watching the stock market, as well as following local politics and visiting casinos. He was an

avid Boston Sports fan, had a large collection of favorite t-shirts, and loved all dogs but

particularly his faithful furry companion, Tawny; and

     WHEREAS, Frank Kendra had a ready smile, an infectious laugh, and a friendly and

gregarious nature. He was a beloved friend and colleague, and will be fondly remembered and

dearly missed; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses deepest

sympathy on the passing of Frank Kendra; 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 Albert Kendra and Family.

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