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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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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 JENNIFER GOULET

     Introduced By: Representatives Fogarty, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Tanzi, McEntee,
Chippendale, Kennedy, Ajello, Fellela, and Shallcross Smith

     Date Introduced: April 02, 2026

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

Goulet from North Providence. She was the beloved wife of Michael Goulet, with whom she

shared twenty-seven years of marriage marked by love, partnership, and unwavering devotion.

Jennifer was the dedicated mother of her three sons, Connor, Noah, and Aidan, who were the

center of her life and her greatest pride and joy; and

     WHEREAS, Born in South Kingstown, Jennifer Goulet was the cherished daughter of

Robert Cavallaro and Michelle Brousseau, and the loving sister of Annalee Cavallaro and Dr.

Alexandra Cavallaro. She was predeceased by her brother, Bobby Cavallaro; and

     WHEREAS, Affectionately known within the figure skating community as “Lola

Goulet,” she brought warmth, style, and a vibrant spirit wherever she went, was easily recognized

by her signature look of flowing curls, elegant scarves, and oversized sunglasses, and will always

be remembered for her generosity, kindness, and the deep love she held for her friends and

family; and

     WHEREAS, Deeply committed to the sport of figure skating, Jennifer contributed her

time and talents over many years as a member of skating clubs in New England including the

Yarmouth Ice Club on Cape Cod and then later the Hayden Recreation Centre Figure Skating

Club in Lexington, MA. She earned widespread respect for her fairness, expertise, and

dedication; and

     WHEREAS, Jennifer served in numerous leadership roles, including as a National

Showcase Judge and Referee, a Sectional Singles and Pairs Judge and Referee, and a Gold-Level

Test Judge. Jennifer also generously gave her time as a leader and volunteer within regional

skating organizations, serving as Vice President and Secretary of the New England Interclub

Council and as Eastern Sanction Officer for U.S. Figure Skating. She served as Chief Referee for

many competitions, mentoring and helping to guide the sport with integrity and care, and

inspiring excellence and sportsmanship in all those she worked with; and

     WHEREAS, Through her service, leadership, and passion, Jennifer Goulet left a lasting

and meaningful impact on the figure skating community and on all those fortunate enough to

know her; now, therefore be it

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

expresses its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Jennifer Goulet; 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 the family of Jennifer Goulet.

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