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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 DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF FRANCISCO J. BATISTA

     

     Introduced By: Senators Quezada, Felag, Burke, Rogers, Vargas, Britto, Acosta,
Murray, Raptakis, and Appollonio

     Date Introduced: March 12, 2026

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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

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Francisco J. “El Grande” Batista. Mr. Batista was the beloved husband of the late Sylvia Batista;

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and

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     WHEREAS, Francisco was born in the Dominican Republic, the son of the late Francisco

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Antonio Batista Beato and Josefina Mendez. Mr. Batista was a successful Realtor with

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International Real Estate for many years, and worked tirelessly to provide for his family and

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loved ones. He was known for his warmth, generosity, and devotion to family and will be sorely

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missed by all who knew and loved him. His memory will forever remain in the hearts of his

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family and his many friends; and

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     WHEREAS, Francisco leaves behind his beloved children, including our friend and

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colleague, the Honorable Jose F. Batista, Lessett Batista, Chantel Batista, Thalia Batista, Cisco

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Batista, and Jose A. Perez. Mr. Batista was the loving companion of Jacqueline Perez for 37

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years. Mr. Batista was also the brother of Reynaldo Batista, Adriana Mendez, Francisca Batista,

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Franklin Batista, Fidel Mendez, Marino Mendez, Domenica Santa, Apolinar Mendez, and the late

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Antonia Batista; now, therefore be it

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

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condolences to the Batista Family on the passing of Francisco J. Batista; and be 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 duly certified copies of this resolution to the family of Francisco J. Batista.

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