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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 DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF HILDING T. MUNSON

     Introduced By: Representatives McEntee, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Fogarty, Tanzi,
Chippendale, Spears, Noret, Kislak, and Serpa

     Date Introduced: January 21, 2025

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

T. Munson, the beloved husband of Judith A. Munson for 48 years. He was the son of the late

Hilding K. and Alice R. Munson; and

     WHEREAS, Hilding Munson was a graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School, and the

University of Rhode Island. Mr. Munson was a hard-working youngster who delivered the

Providence Journal and worked summers in construction. Mr. Munson also served our nation

with honor and distinction as a member of the United States Army and served in Korea during the

Vietnam War era; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Munson worked hard his entire life and strove daily to provide for his

family and loved ones. He was a life-long paper carrier, delivered flowers for Scott the Florist,

served as a Rhode Island State Correctional Officer, and for thirty-five years he served our State

with distinction as a Rhode Island State Sheriff, retiring with the rank of Sergeant; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Munson’s proudest accomplishment as a professional was his 63-year

tenure of devoted service with the Snug Harbor Volunteer Fire Department. He was a Captain for

twenty years and was currently serving as the President of the Snug Harbor Fire Department. He

was also known locally as the South Kingstown Police Department Traffic Constable and

thoroughly enjoyed working details; and

     WHEREAS, Hilding Munson was passionate about serving his local community. He was

a dedicated and longtime volunteer with the Special Olympics, RI, for whom he worked every

summer for over fifty years. Mr. Munson was a proud member of the VFW 916 and took great

pride in decorating veterans’ graves on Memorial Day. He was also a man of faith and was an

active member of Christ the King Church in Kingston; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his wife, Judith, Mr. Munson leaves behind his children

Kristin M. Munson and her husband, Brandon Morgan, and Hilding T. Munson, II and his wife,

Alba Davenport. Mr. Munson also leaves behind his sisters, Lynn Mary Munson and Teresa C.

Giviens, and a nephew Ryan D. Giviens. He was predeceased by his sister, Patrice A. Munson;

now, therefore be it

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

expresses its deepest condolences to the Munson Family on the passing of Hilding T. Munson;

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 Judith A. Munson and Family.

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