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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 CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE ROBERT G.

SALISBURY

     

     Introduced By: Senators Kallman, Lauria, Lawson, Zurier, Britto, Mack, Felag,
McKenney, Rogers, and E Morgan

     Date Introduced: May 20, 2025

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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

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

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proud Papa of Allie, Audrey, and Tyler; and

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

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

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

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

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

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extended family in Arizona; and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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through early January of 1991; and

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

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

 

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now, therefore be

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

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condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of the Honorable Robert G. Salisbury; and be

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it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Jennifer Hanley and Family.

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