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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF SERGEANT FIRST CLASS

DOMENIC D'AMBRA, III

     Introduced By: Senator John J. Tassoni

     Date Introduced: May 23, 2012

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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

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Sergeant First Class Domenic D'Ambra, III, the husband of Madelyn A. D'Ambra, and the father

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of Anthony Murillo, and Alexia and Domenic D'Ambra, IV; and

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     WHEREAS, Born in Providence, Sgt. D'Ambra was the son of Domenic D'Ambra, Jr.,

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and Dawn Ruscetta.  In addition to his wife, children, and parents, he is survived by his sister,

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Danielle D'Ambra, and his brothers, Charles and Edward Peterson; and

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      WHEREAS, Sgt. D'Ambra was a Green Beret who was serving with the 1st Special

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Forces Group (Airborne), stationed at Fort Lewis, Steilacoom, Washington.  Members of this

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elite military group “endure difficult training and face all challenges head on.” They are

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“mentally agile, astutely aware, and physically tough”; and

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     WHEREAS, Rhode Islanders and Americans were proud of the great courage and

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commitment Sergeant First Class Domenic D'Ambra, III, demonstrated while serving our

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country.  He will be buried with full military honors; and

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     WHEREAS, Our thoughts and hearts hold great empathy and sorrow for the family of

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Sgt. D'Ambra and it is essential they know they are never far from our thoughts and prayers; now,

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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 recognizes and honors Sergeant First Class Domenic D'Ambra, III.  We rest secure in the

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knowledge that our freedom and human rights are safeguarded by the dedicated service of

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     Sgt. D'Ambra and the actions of all the valiant and dauntless members of the Armed Forces; and

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be it further  

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      RESOLVED, That this Senate hereby expresses our deepest sympathies on the passing

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of Sergeant First Class Domenic D'Ambra, III; 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 duly certified copies of this resolution to Madelyn A. D'Ambra and Family.

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