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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2010

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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N

HONORING REPRESENTATIVE PETER F. KILMARTIN FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Representatives Fox, Mattiello, Watson, JP O`Neill, and E Coderre

     Date Introduced: June 10, 2010

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, The Honorable Peter F. Kilmartin has served with honor and distinction in

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the Rhode Island House of Representatives for the past twenty years, as the Representative for

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what is now District 61, representing the citizens of the Pawtucket community; and

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      WHEREAS, Laying the perfect foundation to take on future challenges of serving the

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people of Rhode Island in law enforcement, the legal profession, and the state’s legislature,

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Representative Kilmartin graduated from Tolman High School, and received his Bachelor of

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Science and Juris Doctor degrees from Roger Williams University; and

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      WHEREAS, Winning his first foray into politics, The Honorable Peter Kilmartin was

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originally elected to the Rhode Island General Assembly to represent District 80 in November of

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1990. Redistricting in 2002 changed his district to the 61st; and

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     WHEREAS, Held in the highest esteem by his colleagues, Representative Kilmartin was

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first named House Deputy Majority Leader, and in 2004, House Majority Whip. In addition, he

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has been a member of the House Committee on Corporations, the House Committee on Labor,

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the House Committee on Rules, and the Joint Committee on Highway Safety; and

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     WHEREAS, Representative Kilmartin has been instrumental in enacting and advocating

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for numerous pieces of landmark legislation, including making Rhode Islands roadways safer

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through legislation to ban texting while driving. He sponsored “pay-to-play” legislation that is

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aimed at bolstering the protection, safety, and security of everyday Rhode Islanders by fighting

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corporate influence. He also initiated legislation to provide tax incentives for alternative fuels,

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help cities and towns collect taxes and fees on foreclosed property, and enable cities and towns to

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create property tax deferment programs to help senior citizens stay in their homes; and

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     WHEREAS, In addition to long hours on the House floor, Representative Kilmartin has

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devoted himself to working on issues vital to this state, including co-chairing the Special

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Legislative Commission studying the potential economic opportunities in the development of port

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facilities in the state, and working on measures to keep Rhode Island on the forefront of green

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energy initiatives; and

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     WHEREAS, Representative Kilmartin has achieved approbation for myriad

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achievements, including being honored by the Governor’s Commission on Disabilities and

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presented with the John E. Fogarty Memorial Award for his efforts in enacting laws to improve

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and enhance the lives of Rhode Island’s disabled residents; and

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     WHEREAS, There is an old saying that if you want something done right, ask a busy

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person. Peter Kilmartin epitomizes a busy man. In addition to the time he spends at the State

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House, Representative Kilmartin is happily married to his lovely wife, Kristine, was a detective

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with the Pawtucket Police Department, and has been a practicing attorney for more than two

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decades; and

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     WHEREAS, Representative Kilmartin’s civic and community involvement includes

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membership in numerous local and professional groups. He has been a member of the Board of

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Incorporators for the Memorial Hospital and Board of Directors for the Pawtucket Armory

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Associates; Trustee for the Pawtucket Boys and Girls Club; Member of the Pawtucket Elks,

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Pawtucket Jaycees, Pawtucket Police Association, the Knights of Columbus, Rhode Island Police

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Officers Emerald Society, Save the Bay, and the Smithsonian Associates; and

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     WHEREAS, The Honorable Peter F. Kilmartin has brought wisdom, legal erudition, and

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a tremendous work ethic to the General Assembly during his years in office. His service to the

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citizens of Pawtucket, and the state, has ultimately made Rhode Island a far better place to live

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and flourish; now, therefore be it

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

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Providence Plantations hereby honors and thanks Representative Peter F. Kilmartin for twenty

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years of dedicated service enriching the quality of life for all the citizens of Rhode Island. We

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wish him the very best health, happiness, and much success in all his future endeavors; and be it

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further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to The Honorable Peter F. Kilmartin.

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