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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 THE HONORABLE CHARLES W.

BECK

     

     Introduced By: Senators E Morgan, F. Lombardi, Gu, Felag, Raptakis, Ujifusa,
Bissaillon, Ciccone, Bell, and Britto

     Date Introduced: April 09, 2024

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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

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W. Beck, known as the "Unofficial Mayor of Charlestown, Rhode Island." He was born in

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Hartford, Connecticut, the son of the late Charles and Elenor Beck; and

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     WHEREAS, Charles Beck graduated from Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester,

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New York. In the 1980s, he became the owner of the Charlestown Mini Super and was still

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working there when he passed; and

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     WHEREAS, Mr. Beck was actively involved in Charlestown civic affairs. He served with

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integrity and distinction as a member of the Charlestown Town Council and rose to the position

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of President of the Town Council. He was also a long­time member of the South County Tourism

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Association; and

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     WHEREAS, In his free time, Mr. Beck was a passionate golfer and had played his last

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round the day before his passing at his favorite golf course, Pinecrest. He was a long-time

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member of the South County Umpires Association, and officiated many baseball and softball

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games throughout his life. Most importantly, he was a loving father, a great friend to many

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people, and was widely admired for his good character, generosity, and exceptional sense of

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humor; and

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     WHEREAS, Charles Beck leaves behind his sons, Calvin Beck and Cooper Beck, and his

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siblings, Deborah Berry, Timothy Beck and Kathleen Beck. He was the longtime companion of

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Darlene DeSantis. He also leaves behind his former wife, Wendy Beck; 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 Charles W. Beck; 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 duly certified copies of this resolution to Calvin Beck and Cooper Beck.

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