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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 CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF BERNARD W. GEORGE

     Introduced By: Representatives Santucci, Chippendale, Nardone, Roberts, Read, Noret,
Serpa, Newberry, Paplauskas, and Place

     Date Introduced: April 14, 2026

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

passing of Mr. Bernard W. George of Coventry, following a months' long illness with pancreatic

cancer. He was better known as “Bernie” by his loved ones and many friends, and was the

beloved husband of Dawn George for 62 years; and

     WHEREAS, Bernard George was a native Rhode Islander, the son of the late Gilbert and

Louise George. Mr. George was a widely admired, respected, and beloved figure within the

community. He was an Eagle Scout who dedicated 54 years of his life to the Boy Scouts, serving

9 years as a Cub Scout Master and 35 years as a Scout Master for Troop 39 Summit; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. George also served our nation with honor and distinction as a member

of the United States Navy. Deemed a “Mustang,” he rose from the enlisted ranks to become an

officer. It was during his service in the United States Navy that he met the love of his life, his

wife Dawn, who later retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army and Reserves;

and

     WHEREAS, Mr. George later went on to have a highly successful career as the Director

of two laboratories, working as a microbiologist for the State of Rhode Island. He was a man of

deep faith and a devout Christian who attended daily Mass at his parish, Saints John & Paul

Church, where he served as an Eucharistic Minister; and

     WHEREAS, In his free time, Mr. George enjoyed staying fit by swimming laps in his

pool with his grandchildren, as well as walking and biking, eating lemon Danish from Borelli’s,

family dinners, reading nonfiction, watching NCIS, and playing with his beloved grand puppy,

Charlie; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his wife, Dawn, Mr. George leaves behind his sons, Todd

George and his wife, Kim, Eric George and his wife, Lindsay, and Michael George, as well as his

grandchildren, Trent George and Madeleine George; now, therefore be it

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

expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Bernard W. George; 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. Dawn George and Family.

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