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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

EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF KATELYN MCCANNA

VIEIRA

     Introduced By: Senators Felag, F. Lombardi, Lauria, Rogers, de la Cruz, DeLuca, Mack,
Lawson, Tikoian, McKenney, and Picard

     Date Introduced: February 15, 2024

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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

Katelyn McCanna Vieira, the beloved wife of Milton Vieira, and our friend and colleague who

had served as Clerk of Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs from 2016 through 2023;

and

     WHEREAS, Katelyn was born in the City of Fall River, the cherished daughter of James

and Karen McCanna. She grew up spending idyllic days on what was affectionately known as

“Katelyn’s Beach” with her best friend and sister, Jaymie Naclerio, and dreamed of one day

becoming a teacher; and

     WHEREAS, Upon graduation from St. Luke's School and LaSalle Academy, Katelyn

earned her Bachelor’s degree from Salve Regina University, and making her dream come true,

she began teaching kindergarten at Bishop McVinney. She later moved to Las Vegas to continue

her teaching career and obtain her Master’s degree from the University of Las Vegas; and

     WHEREAS, Three years late, Katelyn returned to Rhode Island and her beloved family,

taking a position teaching in the Bristol Warren Regional School District, where she split her time

between Hugh Cole and Colt Andrews School. For the majority of her years teaching, she had

been a gifted and beloved kindergarten teacher, most recently at Hugh Cole School; and

     WHEREAS, It was to the very good fortune of many a young student when they were

assigned to Katelyn’s kindergarten class. Her ability to open her student’s minds to the magic of

ideas, knowledge, and dreams, and find the very best in themselves was truly unparalleled; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to her teaching and years at the State House, Katelyn was active

with various extracurricular activities and volunteering with myriad altruistic community service

initiatives; and

     WHEREAS, Although Katelyn’s time with her beloved husband was sadly short, their

love was joyous and brought her an immeasurable abundance of happiness. In addition, Katelyn

also leaves behind her aunt and Godmother, Cathi Terry and husband, Uncle Ed, her Uncle John

Calitri and Auntie Kb, her cousins, Michael and Erin Terry and their children, Ben and Sierra

Terry and their son, Chris Calitri and wife, Katie, and Matthew Calitri, the Felag Boys, and many

aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and

     WHEREAS, The most fitting tribute to Katelyn McCanna Vieira is a celebration of her

life, a life in which each and every day was lived fully and joyfully embraced. She was fortunate

to have always enjoyed the total love and support of her family, and in return, she brightened and

enriched the lives of all around her. She will be dearly missed by not only her family and friends,

but also by the hundreds of young children whose lives she touched, and she will be forever

remembered; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby extends deepest

sympathy and condolences on the passing of Katelyn McCanna Vieira; 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 Milton Vieira, James and Karen McCanna, and

Jaymie Naclerio and Family.

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