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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JEANNETTE D. ALYWARD

     Introduced By: Senators Valverde, DiMario, and Lawson

     Date Introduced: May 08, 2026

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

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

Jeannette D. (Fage) Alyward of North Kingstown on March 17, 2026, following a brief illness.

Born in Bronx, New York, she was the cherished daughter of John Harry Selby and Helena Anne

(Harview) Selby; and

     WHEREAS, Jeannette was the beloved wife of James R. Alyward for 19 years, the

loving mother of Jennifer L. Barnes and her husband, Christopher, and Michele A. Hawkins and

her husband, John, and the devoted stepmother of James R. Alyward III and his wife, Melissa,

and Whitney L. Alyward; and

     WHEREAS, Jeanette was also the proud and loving grandmother of Adelyn, Ethan,

Greyson, and Landon, and a cherished sister to Keith Fage and his wife, Martha, Robert Fage and

his husband, Bob, and Steven Fage and his wife, Heather, in addition to being remembered fondly

by her many nieces and nephews; and

     WHEREAS, In 1998, Jeannette began her distinguished career with the Town of North

Kingstown, where she faithfully served the community for several decades, most recently as

Town Clerk. Jeannette viewed her career not merely as a job, but as a reflection of her character.

Because of this, she brought to her work tremendous dedication, integrity and a profound sense of

responsibility, earning her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and the gratitude of the

town she wholeheartedly served; and

     WHEREAS, Jeanette found her greatest happiness in her devotion to her family and the

simple joys in beloved family traditions especially creating lasting memories on the shores of

Maine during annual trips to Old Orchard Beach, and summer days spent by her poolside where

she welcomed family and friends and neighborhood children; now, therefore, be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby extends its deepest

condolences to the Alyward family on the passing of Jeannette D. Alyward. She was an

extraordinary woman whose legacy of loving devotion to her family and exemplary service to her

community will undoubtedly leave an enduring impact on those who had the good fortune to

know and love her; 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 James R. Alyward and family.

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