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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2010 | |
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N | |
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THANKING SENATOR LEO R. BLAIS FOR HIS EIGHTEEN YEARS OF DEDICATED | |
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AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF RHODE ISLAND AS A MEMBER | |
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OF THE RHODE ISLAND SENATE | |
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Introduced By: Senators Algiere, Paiva-Weed, Connors, Ruggerio, and Maher | |
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Date Introduced: December 02, 2010 | |
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Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration | |
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WHEREAS, The Honorable Leo Blais was first elected to public office in 1992, |
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representing Coventry, Foster, and Scituate in the Senate. He pledged to represent his constituents |
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with integrity and honor, to oppose government waste, and to fight diligently on behalf of good |
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government, and he also voiced support for reform issues such as pharmacy laws providing |
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flexibility to consumers and input when small business regulations are established and |
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implemented; and |
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WHEREAS, Senator Blais was born on March 7, 1957. He graduated from the University |
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of Rhode Island, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy. Senator Blais is a licensed |
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Pharmacist in the State of Rhode Island. He is married to Beverly A. Webster, and is the proud |
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father of Jeremy and Leanne; and |
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WHEREAS, After he earned a seat in the Senate he continued to champion the causes of |
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his District 21 constituents. Senator Blais gained a reputation for the energy he devoted to the |
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legislative process and for his commitment to engaging in full and open debate; and |
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WHEREAS, As a Pharmacist and Pharmacy owner, he has been a consistent advocate for |
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the small business community throughout his tenure in public service. Senator Blais successfully |
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pushed legislation through the General Assembly to establish a Rhode Island Organ Donor |
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Registry and to add a one-time tax credit for living organ donors. He has championed the issue of |
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quality of life for the disabled and chronically ill; and |
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WHEREAS, During his time serving the people of Rhode Island, Senator Blais sponsored |
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legislation regarding public safety, the environment, child welfare and protection, senior citizens, |
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education, and economic development; and |
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WHEREAS, In his spare time he enjoys being with his wife and children, reading, and |
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listening to classical music; now, therefore be it |
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RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations |
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hereby thanks Senator Blais for his distinguished service as a member of the Rhode Island Senate |
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from 1993 to 2010. We will miss his integrity and the passion he brought to the State House |
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every day on behalf of all Rhode Islanders; and be it 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 Senator Leo R. Blais. |
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