07-R385

2007 -- S 1147

Enacted 06/22/07

S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING JUNE 24, 2007 AS "JAMES R. FILKINS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Senator M. Teresa Paiva-Weed

Date Introduced: June 22, 2007

     WHEREAS, James R. Filkins, known as “Jim” to his family and many friends, was a

highly respected and widely admired member of the Jamestown School Committee. He had

served in a myriad of capacities including clerk, SE-LAC liaison, Melrose SIT liaison and co-

chair of the high school review committee; and

     WHEREAS, Jim was formerly a resident of Sterling, Massachusetts, where he had been

an outstanding art educator and former school committee chairman; and

     WHEREAS, Jim was committed to helping others and serving his community. Sharing

his love for art, he taught drawing in an afterschool program at the local school. He was also a

member of the Jamestown Community Chorus and the Jamestown Men’s Chorus. His talents

were abundant, and his cheerful demeanor made him a joy to be around; and

     WHEREAS, There is no doubt that Jim Filkins, an honest and steadfast gentleman, left

Rhode Island a far better place because of his life’s endeavors. His integrity and determination

enriched the lives of all who knew him and set a standard for excellence in public service that is

an inspiration to us all; now, therefore be it 

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby express our deepest sympathies to Agnes, Keith, John and Rebecca on the passing of

James R. Filkins. We furthermore celebrate his life and his accomplishments by proclaiming June

24, 2007 to be “James R. Filkins Day” in the State of Rhode Island; and be it further  

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

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Agnes Filkins and Family.

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