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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 THE HONORABLE

FRANK LOMBARDO, III

     Introduced By: Senators Ruggerio, Pearson, Lawson, Gallo, Picard, Ciccone, F.
Lombardi, Bell, Lauria, and Sosnowski

     Date Introduced: February 29, 2024

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, It is with profound sadness and regret that this Senate has learned of the

passing of our friend and colleague, the Honorable Frank Lombardo, an esteemed member of the

Rhode Island Senate, and the beloved husband of Patricia Lombardo; and

     WHEREAS, Frank Lombardo was born in the City of Providence, the son of Frank

Lombardo, Jr. and the late Theresa Lombardo, and the brother of Robert Lombardo and David

Lombardo; and

     WHEREAS, Even as a young man, Senator Lombardo demonstrated the kind of leader he

would become. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout from BSA Troop 4, in Greenville, and would

later serve as a Camp Counselor at Yawgoog Boy Scout Camp. He was also a wrestler during his

years at Smithfield High School and would later become a coach of the Johnston High School and

LaSalle wrestling teams, and was also a coach for the Smithfield and Johnston Little Leagues;

and

     WHEREAS, A successful businessman, Frank had attended Rhode Island College and

was a RSES Graduate of Refrigeration and Service & Engineering Society. He was the President

of Lombardo and Son, Inc. in Providence, and was dedicated to his profession, serving as a

member of the Associated Builders and Contractors, the Rhode Island Builders, and the

Refrigeration Service and Engineering Society; and

     WHEREAS, On November 2, 2010, the Honorable Frank Lombardo was elected to the

Rhode Island Senate in District 25, representing his constituency in the Town of Johnston until

his passing. During his tenure at the State House, he served as Chair of Senate Housing and

Municipal Government, and was a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, Labor

Committee, Rules Committee, and the Ethics and Oversight Committees. He was a deeply

admired and respected member of the Senate who “embodied the spirit of collegiality and service

to which every member of the Senate aspires” and was a dedicated and passionate champion of

the business community; and

     WHEREAS, Above all else in his life, Frank Lombardo loved and cherished his family.

In addition to his wife and dad, he was the very proud father of Frank Lombardo, IV and his wife,

Ashley, and Victoria Aceto and her husband, Anthony, and the cherished grandfather of Landon

and Liella Lombardo; and

     WHEREAS, Senator Lombardo was also a man “full of energy and adventure” who lived

“every moment of life to the fullest.” His adventurous streak included cross country motorcycle

trips as well as helicopter and snow skiing. He embraced the memories made during cross-

country motorcycle adventures with his father, watching his grandson tear down the slopes, and

ensuring his own skiing companions knew how much faster than them he was at completing the

trails; and

     WHEREAS, A generous and kind gentleman, beloved family man, a man of faith and a

devoted community leader, the Honorable Frank Lombardo’s life was filled with good deeds, a

magnanimous spirit and omnipresent good humor, he represented all that is best in this State and

he will be dearly missed; and be it further

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

condolences and sympathy on the passing of the Honorable Frank Lombardo, III; 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 Patricia Lombardo and Family, and Frank

Lombardo, Jr.

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