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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF TIMOTHY R. PHILLIPS

     Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, J. Brien, Chippendale, Casey,
Newberry, Dawson, Finkelman, Solomon, and Edwards

     Date Introduced: January 09, 2025

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

R. "Tim" Phillips, beloved son of the Honorable Robert Phillips of Woonsocket, an esteemed

member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, and his wife, Nancy Phillips; and

     WHEREAS, Timothy was born on November 26, 1982, in Ware, Massachusetts, along

with his twin brother Matthew, with whom he shared a special lifelong bond that only twins can

understand and know; and

     WHEREAS, Tim was raised in East Woonsocket where he attended Woonsocket's local

schools and lived the past twenty-five years in Bellingham, Massachusetts. Timothy was a very

active youngster who was very involved with the Cub Scouts Pack 6 and later the Boy Scouts

Troop 6. A graduate of the New England Institute of Technology, where he specialized in

automotive service and repair, had a thriving career working at the Sears Tire Center at Warwick

Mall, Acura of Boston and Boch Honda on the Automile in Norwood. Most recently, he had been

a valued employee at Town Faire Tire in Milford, Massachusetts, where he was widely admired

for his tireless work and diligence in performing his responsibilities; and

     WHEREAS, Tim loved everything related to cars during his entire life. He enjoyed four-

wheel driving, following NASCAR, and enjoyed working on and fixing the cars of his family

members and many friends. In addition to cars, Tim enjoyed listening to all types of music, from

the oldies to hard rock, and had a passion for fishing, both saltwater and freshwater. Wherever

there was a body of water, Tim was ready to cast a line to catch some fish; and

     WHEREAS, Most important in Tim's life was always his son, Devin, born in 2003.

Timothy was a devoted father who always put his son first in his life. Tim's passing is a tragedy

but the memories of his love, loyalty, friendship, and the laughter and joy he brought into people's

lives every day will live forever in the hearts and minds of his family and many friends; and;

     WHEREAS, Timothy Phillips leaves behind his son, Devin Phillips, his parents, the

Honorable Robert Phillips and Nancy Phillips, and his twin brother Matt Phillips. He also leaves

behind Devin's mother, Brittany Eldridge, as well as his nephew, Skylar Ryan, and his

grandmother Margaret Ottman. He was the grandson of the late Richard Phillips, Sr., and Virginia

Phillips; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

expresses its condolences to the Phillips Family on the passing of Timothy R. Phillips; 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 the Honorable Robert Phillips, his wife Nancy

Phillips and the Phillips Family.

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