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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2024

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF PATRICK D. CALLAHAN

     Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Kennedy, Chippendale,
Azzinaro, Lima, Costantino, Diaz, Tanzi, and Ajello

     Date Introduced: January 09, 2024

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, It is with sadness that this House has learned of the passing of Patrick

Callahan the devoted husband of Diane Callahan, and the beloved father of Tara Callahan, and

Shane Callahan and his wife, Kathryn; and

     WHEREAS, Born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, Patrick Callahan was the son of the

late Yvonne Jacobs, and his adopted parents, the late Edward and Ann Callahan. He was the

brother of John Loehner, Trudy Coury and her husband, Mark, Chris and Ken Beckwith, his late

sister Sharon Vogeley and her husband, George, and the brother-in-law of Robert Tessier and his

wife, Margaret; and

     WHEREAS, Patrick was a graduate of Central High School and served our country with

honor in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. Upon returning from service, he was

employed as a copy clerk for the Providence Journal from 1974 through 1988; and

     WHEREAS, In January of 1988, Mr. Callahan began working as a computer operator

with the Rhode Island House of Representatives, and also served as a clerk until December of

2016, when he retired, due to illness; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his wife and children, Patrick was the grandfather of Olivia

Bresnahan, whom he adored, as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; and

     WHEREAS, Patrick loved getting together with his family, fishing with his son,

traveling, gaming, and his pet cat, Blue. He enjoyed reminiscing and talking about politics with

his friends, many of whom he had known since boyhood; and

     WHEREAS, Patrick Callahan was blessed with a family he loved, loyal and close

friendships, a job at which he was valued, and he will be deeply missed; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

extends deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of Patrick D. Callahan; and

be it further

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

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Diane Callahan and Family.

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