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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 ROSCOE H. HIGGINS

     

     Introduced By: Senator Valarie J. Lawson

     Date Introduced: February 14, 2024

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

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

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H. Higgins of Riverside, the beloved husband of Susan Higgins for 35 years; and

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     WHEREAS, Roscoe Higgins was born in Providence, a son of the late Roscoe and Olive

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Higgins. He was a lifelong East Providence resident and in his younger days, was a skilled

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motorcycle mechanic and accomplished competitor in many classes of motorcycle racing; and

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     WHEREAS, Mr. Higgins was a devoted family man who always put his loved ones first

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in his life. He worked for twenty years as a mechanic for the East Providence School Department,

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and was a hard-working man who strove tirelessly every day to provide for his family; and

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     WHEREAS, For his entire life, Mr. Higgins was passionate about animals, especially his

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beloved beagles, whom he loved dearly. He was a licensed American Kennel Club (AKC) Field

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Trial Judge, and also competed in AKC field trials. He was an active member of the Tri-County

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Beagle Club and served as the President of the Thornton Beagle Club. He won many awards,

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including multiple field championships, in his 25 years of competition; and

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     WHEREAS, In his retirement, Mr. Higgins enjoyed freshwater fishing and discovered a

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new passion, that of cooking. He mastered numerous complex dishes, such as venison marsala

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and stuffed quahogs, which he shipped to other locations, including as far away as Colorado. He

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took great joy in sharing his passion for cooking with his family and many friends and was

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always a warm and gracious host; and

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     WHEREAS, In addition to his wife, Mr. Higgins leaves behind his son, Keith Higgins,

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and his partner, Kimberly Flowers, and his daughter,·Shannan Higgins and her husband, Raul

 

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Tamayo. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Aidan and Ariana, and two sisters, Joann Gillet

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and Lorrie Higgins. He was also the brother of the late Frank Higgins; and

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     WHEREAS, Roscoe H. Higgins was a shining star whose light burned brightly within the

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lives of his family and many friends, and he will long live on in the memories and hearts of all

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who knew and loved him; now, therefore be it

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

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condolences on the passing of Roscoe H. Higgins; 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. Susan Higgins and Family.

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