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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 MARGARET E. KANE

     Introduced By: Representatives Handy, Boylan, Knight, Tanzi, Fogarty, Kennedy,
Cortvriend, Chippendale, Shekarchi, and Blazejewski

     Date Introduced: January 10, 2024

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

Margaret E. Kane. Born in Hornell, New York, she was the daughter of the late James "Ted" and

Louise Belle Kane, and the sister of the late James “Jimmy" Kane. She grew up in upstate New

York and later moved with her family to Bradenton, Florida, where she attended high school, and

is fondly remembered as being “the most sought-after classmate” at her class reunion; and

     WHEREAS, Ms. Kane was a graduate of Florida State University, where she established

an outstanding athletic career, which eventually earned she and her teammates, certificates as

members of the first FSU women's team to be All-Americans for their accomplishments on the

1969 Track and Field team; and

     WHEREAS, Upon graduation from Florida State University, Ms. Kane moved to Rhode

Island where she briefly taught in North Attleboro before beginning her long and illustrious

career with the American Lung Association in Rhode Island, ultimately rising to the position of

Executive Director; and

     WHEREAS, Also active with the American Lung Association nationally, Ms. Kane was

a Past President of the Congress of Lung Association Staff (CLAS), and with a positive attitude,

passion and commitment to health, became very involved with supporting health education in

Rhode Island schools and public health awareness and advocacy; and

     WHEREAS, Ms. Kane made her home in the Town of Barrington and became an integral

and contributing member of the community, serving as a member of the Republican Town

Committee, Chairperson of the Barrington Senior Services Advisory Board, and was involved

with many East Bay real estate firms. She was also very active in Providence Rotary, the

Providence Rotary Charities Foundation, was an alumna of Leadership Rhode Island, and served

as President of Operation Clean Government; and

     WHEREAS, Ms. Kane was the cousin of Christine Caferelli and family, had many, many

friends from around the country and an extensive adopted family in the United Kingdom

including Jan Long and her beloved goddaughter, Annie Webb, and was a dear friend to her

Ogunquit and Wells, Maine, housemate of 47 years, the late Jean MacCorison, and Molly Clark

who was with her at the end; and

     WHEREAS, Margaret Kane was a memorable personality and a good-hearted soul, who

was filled with wit and humor, an infectious laugh, and fabulous stories of silly and wild

escapades. She was a beloved and treasured friend to all who had the joy of being part of her life

and she is dearly missed and forever remembered; now, therefore be it

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

extends deepest condolences on the passing of Margaret E. Kane; and be it further

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

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Christine Caferelli and Family, Jan Long,

Annie Webb, and Molly Clark.

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