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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2024

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THOMAS J. EVANS

     Introduced By: Senators E Morgan, LaMountain, McKenney, Felag, Quezada, Tikoian,
Picard, Zurier, Lauria, and Rogers

     Date Introduced: February 12, 2024

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

     WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of Thomas

J. Evans, the beloved husband of Adrienne Evans; and

     WHEREAS, Thomas Evans was born in Providence, the son of Joan Evans and the late

Robert Evans. He was a police officer with the Warwick Police Department for 12 years, and

served the citizens of Warwick with integrity and tireless devotion. He then proceeded to work as

an Adult Diversion Officer for the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office, where he helped

many people get their lives in order and avoid future incarceration; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his wife, and his mother, Joan, Mr. Evans leaves behind his

daughter, Ali Rose Calore and her husband, Michael Calore, and his granddaughter, Eleanor

Grace Calore. He also leaves behind his siblings, Daniel Evans, and Jo-Ann Evans and her

husband, Tim Doherty. He also was the brother of the late Michael Evans; and

     WHEREAS, Thomas Evans was a hard-working and dedicated public servant who well-

served the citizens of Warwick and the State of Rhode Island. He was a devoted family man

whose beacon shined brightly in the lives of his loved ones and many friends; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its

condolences on the passing of Thomas J. Evans; 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 Adrienne Evans and Family.

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