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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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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 | |
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HONORING SENATOR FRANK A. DEVALL, JR., FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF | |
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THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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Introduced By: Senators Paiva Weed, Ruggerio, Goodwin, Algiere, and DaPonte | |
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Date Introduced: June 12, 2012 | |
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Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration | |
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WHEREAS, To the immense good fortune of the people of East Providence, Frank |
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DeVall chose a life path that incorporated both his aspirations and his extensive aptitude for |
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public service; and |
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WHEREAS, Senator DeVall was first elected to the Rhode Island General Assembly on |
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November 4th of 2008, when he successfully ran for a seat in the Rhode Island Senate |
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representing Senatorial District 18; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the past two terms, Senator DeVall has lent his knowledge and |
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expertise to a myriad of legislative committees. He has served as the Vice Chairman of the |
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Senate Committee on Housing and as a member of the Senate Committee on Education; and |
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WHEREAS, Senator DeVall is a graduate of East Providence High School. He received |
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his Bachelor’s and Master's degrees from Providence College and was employed as an Education |
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Administrator with the Central Falls School District; and |
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WHEREAS, Married to Grace Correia, Senator DeVall is the proud father of two sons, |
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Andrew and Cameron; and |
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WHEREAS, His compassion for others has led Senator DeVall to sponsor and support |
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several pieces of legislation, including legislation reactivating the permanent Interagency Council |
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on Homelessness, legislation that would make domestic assault by strangulation a felony, and a |
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law that allows workers on extended medical leaves to remain on their group health insurance |
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policy, to name just a few; and |
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WHEREAS, Senator DeVall’s commitment to his profession has also earned him |
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numerous honors and distinctions, including the Administrator's Award from the Rhode Island |
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Music Educators Association, the Partnership in Mentoring Award, and Who's Who in American |
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Teaching Award; and |
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WHEREAS, Senator DeVall’s leadership and tireless devotion to the citizens of the |
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Ocean State have earned him our unqualified admiration and respect, and he will most assuredly |
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be missed; 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 joins the family and many friends of Senator Frank DeVall in recognizing and celebrating |
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his inspirational career of service to the people of the State of Rhode Island. We, moreover, wish |
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the Honorable Frank DeVall continued success, happiness, and fulfillment in all his future |
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endeavors; 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 The Honorable Frank DeVall, Jr. |
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