2024 -- S 2797

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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 DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF GERALDINE C. CARLIN

     Introduced By: Senators Ruggerio, Gallo, F. Lombardi, de la Cruz, Rogers, Zurier,
McKenney, Britto, Burke, and Gu

     Date Introduced: March 21, 2024

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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

Geraldine Carlin, the beloved wife of John Carlin for fifty-six beautiful years, and the devoted

mother of Deborah Kent, Kelly Carlin, Kimberly Corsi, William Kent III, and John Carlin, and

stepdaughter, Doreen Carlin-Grande; and

     WHEREAS, Born in Framingham, Massachusetts, "Geri", as she was affectionately

known by family and friends, was the daughter of the late John and Esther Casey, and the sister of

the late John Casey, Gladys Casey, Arlene Dureiko and Lorraine Teale; and

     WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Mrs. Carlin had resided in Cumberland, Lincoln,

North Providence, and Fort Myers, Florida, before eventually moving back to the Town of

Lincoln seven years ago; and

     WHEREAS, With a warm and loving personality, Mrs. Carlin created and nurtured a

marriage that flourished and a home that was warm and welcoming. She doted on her family,

particularly her grandchildren, our friend and colleague, Senate Majority Leader Ryan Pearson,

Darren, Sean, MacKenzie, Steven, Brittney, Casey, Shane, Tyler, Ariana, and Michaela. She had

also been blessed with five great-grandchildren; and

     WHEREAS, Always and forever in her heart were her family, with sleepovers at

Grammy's home always including "countless make-believe games, cooking favorite dishes and

many laughs." She was always a sounding board and comforting figure for those she loved, and

adored teaching and sharing her love of the outdoors, the beach and the ocean with them; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to making a wonderful home for her family, Mrs. Carlin had

been employed at several companies throughout the years, with her fondest memories of her time

at Hindley Manufacturing; and

     WHEREAS, Geri Carlin was a compassionate and gentle soul, who found great joy in the

company of her family. Whether hosting them in Lincoln, Galilee, or Fort Myers Beach, she will

be remembered always smiling, laughing, and filled with love, and she is dearly missed; now,

therefore be it

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

sympathy on the passing of Geraldine C. Carlin; 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 John Carlin, Deborah Kent, Kelly Carlin,

Kimberly Corsi, William Kent III, John Carlin, Doreen Carlin-Grande, and Senate Majority

Leader Ryan Pearson.

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