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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

EXTENDING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE ROBERT G.

SALISBURY

     Introduced By: Representatives Alzate, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Cruz,
Felix, Shallcross Smith, Messier, Furtado, and Kazarian

     Date Introduced: April 29, 2025

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, It is with sadness that this House learned of the passing of the Honorable

Robert G. Salisbury, the beloved father of Jennifer Hanley and her husband, Charlie, and the very

proud Papa of Allie, Audrey, and Tyler; and

     WHEREAS, Known affectionately as “Bobby” by his family and friends, Mr. Salisbury

was the beloved son of the late Adele and George Salisbury, the brother of Elaine Spevock, her

husband, Jim, and the brother of the late Patricia Quaglia and her husband, Michael. He was also

“Uncle Bob” to his many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews, and is survived by his

former wife, Kathleen Joyce, and his former wife, Sandra Salisbury and her son, Charles, and his

extended family in Arizona; and

     WHEREAS, The Honorable Robert Salisbury’s life was “defined by service, generosity,

and love for his family and community.” He served as a Central Falls firefighter from 1972

through 1986, and in 1979, purchased the Roundhouse Tavern, where he built not only the

business, but a sense of community and myriad enduring friendships; and

     WHEREAS, In November of 1988, Mr. Salisbury was elected to the Rhode Island House

of Representatives in District 72, which encompassed neighborhoods in the City of Pawtucket

and the Town of Lincoln. He served his constituency with earnest devotion in January of 1989

through early January of 1991; and

     WHEREAS, There is no doubt that the Honorable Robert Salisbury, a dedicated and

steadfast gentleman, enriched the lives of all who knew and loved him, and he is dearly missed;

now, therefore be

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

extends deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of the Honorable Robert G.

Salisbury; 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 Jennifer Hanley and Family.

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