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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 GREGORY A. JONES (LT.-RET.

CFD)

     Introduced By: Senators Pearson, Picard, Ciccone, LaMountain, Euer, F. Lombardi,
McKenney, E Morgan, DeLuca, and Tikoian

     Date Introduced: May 09, 2024

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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

A. Jones (LT.-RET. CFD) a dedicated public servant and firefighter; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Jones was born in Providence, the son of Anne Jones and the late

Arthur Jones. He was a resident of Cumberland for the past 25 years and had previously resided

in North Kingstown and Pawtucket; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Jones had a distinguished professional career as an Engineer for

Verizon for 31 years. At the same time, he served as a paid-on-call firefighter for 21 years with

the former Cumberland Hill Fire District; and

     WHEREAS, After retiring from Verizon, Mr. Jones became a member of the

Cumberland Fire District where he served with distinction and tireless service until his retirement

due to illness in 2022; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Jones' commitment to public service and community extended beyond

his professional responsibilities. He served as a member of the Cumberland Firefighters Local

2722, (IAFF), the Rhode Island State Association of Firefighters (RISAFF), the International

Association of Firefighters, (IAFF), and as the past President and board member of the Public

Safety Union Hall. He was also previously a member of the former Cumberland Hill Firefighters

Association; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Jones' additional charitable endeavors included supporting the Rhode

Island Special Olympics, where he contributed many hours of service in support of the Penguin

Plunge, the Torch Run, and the State Summer Games at URI, and national events including

serving at some Special Olympics USA Games; and

     WHEREAS, In his free hours, Mr. Jones enjoyed spending quality time with his family

and many friends, especially water related activities ranging from cruising on the water to

spending quiet time on a tranquil pond; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his mother, Anne, Mr. Jones leaves behind his children,

Jennifer Ricard, and Jonathan Richmond and his wife, Nikki. He also leaves behind his sisters,

Kerri Austin and her husband, Joe, Kristine Jones and her husband, Jerry, and Kimberly McPhee

and her husband, Nigel. Mr. Jones also leaves behind his grandchildren, Riley Ricard, Brendan

Ricard, Brielle Richmond and Caiden Richmond, as well as his nieces and nephews, Philip

Austin and his wife, Kendall, Daniel Peirce, Michael McPhee, and Sarah McPhee, and his great-

nephew, Demetri Austin. He was the brother of the late Timothy Jones; now, therefore be it

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

condolences on the passing of Gregory A. Jones (LT.-Ret. CFD); 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 Anne Jones, Jennifer Ricard and Jonathan

Richmond.

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