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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF CHARLENE C.

CONNORS

     Introduced By: Senators Pearson, Felag, Tikoian, Sosnowski, Ciccone, Bissaillon,
LaMountain, Lawson, Britto, and Gu

     Date Introduced: January 28, 2025

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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

Connors, the cherished mother of former Rhode Island Senator, the Honorable Daniel Connors

and his wife, and our valued colleague, Meghan Connors, and Michael Connors and his wife,

Michele. In addition, she was blessed with five grandchildren, Lily, Charlotte, Tatum, McKenna,

and Mikey, Jr.; and

     WHEREAS, Born and raised in the City of Pawtucket, Mrs. Connors was the daughter of

the late Charles and Isabelle Rainey, and the sister of Nancy Salisbury, Barbara Kiernan, and the

late Lois Jackson. She was also the beloved aunt of several nieces and nephews, and was a

longtime resident of the Town of Cumberland; and

     WHEREAS, Mrs. Connors received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode

Island, and her Master’s degree from Providence College. She had been employed as an

elementary school teacher for the Cumberland School Department for thirty-three years until her

retirement in 2004. Upon retiring, she received her Master of Divinity graduate-level degree from

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; and

     WHEREAS, A woman of unwavering faith and devotion to God, Mrs. Connors inspired

all around her. She taught Bible studies with a group of her friends, and also enjoyed spending

time outdoors, taking daily walks, and always foremost in her heart, spending time with her

family; and

     WHEREAS, Mrs. Connors was lovingly described by her many friends as a woman who

inspired all who knew her, and as a woman who set an example of living fully and trusting that

God’s goodness would always remain a guiding light; and

     WHEREAS, A quiet, soft-spoken, and incredibly kind and patient woman, Charlene

Connors leaves a legacy of unwavering determination and joy, and she is dearly missed by all

who shared her glorious and inspirational life; now, therefore be it

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

sympathy to the family of Charlene C. Connors; 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 the Honorable Daniel P. Connors and Family.

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