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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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

HONORING CAPTAIN BILL HALL OF THE CENTRAL COVENTRY FIRE DISTRICT FOR

HIS TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF DEDICATED AND DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE

CITIZENS OF RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Representatives Guthrie, Tomasso, Serpa, Edwards, and Mattiello

     Date Introduced: April 11, 2013

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, Captain Bill Hall of the Central Coventry Fire District is the loving husband

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of Tracey and devoted father of Sarah. A man who has devoted his life to the protection of others,

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Captain Hall began his distinguished firefighting career in 1992, when he was appointed to serve

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with the Washington Fire district; and

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     WHEREAS, Over the years, he rose through the ranks due to his tireless work ethic, his

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innovative approach to problem-solving, and his insightful management. With an intense desire to

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better himself on behalf of his service to others, Captain Hall has been an example of a dedicated

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lifelong learner. A Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and a Certified Arson Investigator,

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he was the Founder of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in Coventry, a

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Founding Member of the Coventry Arson Task Force, and the Founder of the Juvenile Fire-

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setting Education Program for Coventry. He was also the Public Education Officer for the Central

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Coventry Fire District; and

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     WHEREAS, On May 17, 2009, in recognition of his leadership skills and

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accomplishments, Lieutenant Bill Hall was promoted to be Captain of the Central Coventry Fire

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District, which is comprised of the Washington Fire District along with the Harris Fire District

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and the Tiogue Fire District; and

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     WHEREAS, Captain Hall is also committed to serving his community and making it a

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better place to live in, work in, and raise a family. He was elected to the Coventry Town Council

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and served his constituents with honor and integrity for a number of years. He also served as

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Chairman of the Coventry Town Council Sewer Sub-Committee. He was also the Founding

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member and Coach of the Coventry Firefighter’s Softball team; and

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     WHEREAS, An avid sports fan, Captain Hall loves the Boston Red Sox as much as he

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loves Coventry; 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 thanks Captain Bill Hall of the Central Coventry Fire District for

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his twenty-one years of distinguished and devoted service to the citizens of Coventry and for his

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countless contributions to the community; and be it further

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

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Tracey Hall.

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