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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 TERRENCE J. BOYLAN,

SR.

     Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Knight, Chippendale, Fogarty,
Kislak, Donovan, J. Lombardi, Corvese, and Tanzi

     Date Introduced: February 29, 2024

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, It is with sadness that this House has learned of the passing of Terrence J.

Boylan, Sr., the beloved husband of the late Virginia Boylan, who was the “love of his life”, and

the devoted father of Terrence Jr. and his wife, our friend and colleague, the Honorable Jennifer

Boylan, and the late Christopher Boylan. He was also the very proud grandfather of Terrence III

and Tanner; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Boylan, affectionately known as Terry by his family and many friends,

was the son of the late James and Virginia Boylan. He spent his youth in Queens, New York

City, and began what would become a life filled with dedication to service and leadership; and

     WHEREAS, Upon graduation from St. John's University Mr. Boylan served our country

with honor in the United States Navy, serving as the Weapons Officer aboard the USS Cromwell

and USS DeLong; and

     WHEREAS, During his years at the Naval Station in Newport, Mr. Boylan met and

married Virginia Mahoney at the Newport Naval Station Chapel. Their lives together began in

Barrington, as he was serving as the Principal of the Henry Barnard School in Providence; and

     WHEREAS, Eventually, the Boylans moved to Marblehead, Massachusetts, when he

became the Principal of the Coffin and Gerry Elementary Schools, a position he held for nearly

three decades, and during which, he positively impacted the lives and futures of generations of

myriad young people; and

     WHEREAS, Over the following seventeen years, Mr. Boylan made his home in

Barnstable on the Cape, where he put his programing skills to work for CapeAbilities. Upon

retiring, he returned to Barrington, to be closer to his son, daughter-in-law, and his grandchildren;

and

     WHEREAS, Thoroughly enjoying his life, Mr. Boylan loved photography, teaching, and

the joyous tunes of the Bee Gees and Motown. He was also a devoted reader and a critical

thinker; and

     WHEREAS, Terrence Boylan was a remarkable gentleman, who left a legacy of love,

service, and spirit, and he is dearly missed by all who had the good fortune to share his

remarkable life; now, therefore be it

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

extends deepest condolences and sympathy on the passing of Terrence J. Boylan, Sr.; 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 Terrence Boylan Jr. and the Honorable Jennifer

Boylan and Family.

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