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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 SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF JASON ALAN GOLDITCH

     Introduced By: Senators F. Lombardi, Ruggerio, Cano, DiPalma, Valverde, Zurier,
Tikoian, Britto, Rogers, and Ujifusa

     Date Introduced: June 11, 2024

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, It is with deepest sorrow that this Senate has learned of the sad passing of

our friend and colleague, Jason Alan Golditch, the Senior Director and Producer at Capitol

Television, and an integral part of its operations for the past thirty-six years; and

     WHEREAS, Jason lived in the City of Cranston with his beloved wife of eighteen years,

Lynda, and was the very proud dad of three sons, Jeffrey, Ethan, and Ryan. He was a son of

Marian and the late William Golditch, and the brother of Neil Golditch and his wife, Liz, and

Gary Golditch and his wife, Manuela; and

     WHEREAS, A talented and creative man, Jason was a graduate of Hope High School in

Providence, and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from Rhode Island

College; and

     WHEREAS, In 1988, Jason started what would become a thirty-six-year journey at the

Rhode Island General Assembly in the Office of Capitol Television, ultimately becoming the

department’s Senior Producer and Director; and

     WHEREAS, No stranger to multi-tasking, in February of 2017, Jason began working as a

Multi-media Journalist and Senior Production Coordinator at Brown University. In addition, he

held a TV Production Staff Position at Cox Communications for a number of years, was an in-

demand Field Producer and Freelance Videographer, and created a promotional video for the

Rhode Island Academic Decathlon and volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, to name but

a few of his many undertakings; and

     WHEREAS, Devoted to his Jewish faith, Jason was a member of Temple Beth-El in

Providence, and its Brotherhood, and had served in many capacities including as an active

member and past treasurer with the Friendship Lodge of the Touro Fraternal Association; and

     WHEREAS, Jason was a gentle soul, blessed with a family who loved him. He was a

quiet but kind man who always had a friendly good morning or hello for those with whom he

worked and spent many hours of his day, and he is dearly missed; now, therefore be it

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

condolences to the bereaved family and friends on the sad passing of Jason Alan Golditch. May

his memory be a blessing; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Lynda Golditch and Family.

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