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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2011

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

EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF

KATHLEEN A. CARPENTER

     

     

     Introduced By: Senators Moura, Crowley, and Picard

     Date Introduced: June 22, 2011

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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

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Kathleen A. Carpenter, a well-respected citizen of Cumberland; and

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     WHEREAS, Born in Pawtucket, Kathleen was the daughter of Roger and Doris (Drolet)

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Doire, the devoted wife of Edward Carpenter, the loving mother of LTJG Adam Maziarz and

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Andrew Maziarz, the stepmother of Heather L. Carpenter, Courtney B. Huard, Jonathan E.

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Carpenter, and Jennah R. Carpenter, the proud step-grandmother of Grant and Blake Huard, and a

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sister to Arlene Crawley, Carolyn Lefort, and Linda Bertozzi; and

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     WHEREAS, A wonderful wife, caring friend, and devoted mother, Kathleen was

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happiest spending time with family, proudly attending soccer games and graduations, pleased to

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see her children blossom into adulthood; and

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     WHEREAS, Kathleen was a true partner to her husband Ed, forging a life together that

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was grounded in love and respect, while creating a loving home for their family; and

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     WHEREAS, Kathleen’s kindness, warmth, and love of family will live on for many years

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to come in the memories of everyone fortunate enough to have been touched by the quality of this

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remarkable lady; and

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     WHEREAS, Even though we are diminished by this tragic loss and mourn the passing of

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Kathleen, so must we celebrate the spirit, generosity, and courage with which she lived every day

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of her life; 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 expresses our deepest sympathies to those that knew and loved her, on the passing of

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Kathleen A. Carpenter; 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 Mr. Edward Carpenter and Family.

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