10-R325
2010 -- H 8261
Enacted 06/09/10
H O U S E R E S
O L U T I O N
HONORING AND
THANKING CONGRESSMAN PATRICK KENNEDY FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF
THE STATE OF
Introduced
By: Representatives Fox, Mattiello,
Date Introduced: June 09, 2010
WHEREAS, Patrick Joseph
Kennedy, II, was born on July 14th of 1967 into a family
whose name is synonymous with public service and whose
roots in
established and revered; and
WHEREAS, In 1988, at the age of twenty-one, Patrick became the
youngest member of
the Kennedy family to hold elected office when he won
election to the Rhode Island House of
Representatives District 9, serving the people of the
City of
WHEREAS, After earning recognition for his leadership and commitment
during his
three terms in the Rhode Island House, then-Representative
Kennedy threw his hat into the 1994
race for the
dedication to the needs of his constituency, he was successful,
and he has been re-elected in each
subsequent election; and
WHEREAS, In 2000, Congressman Kennedy was appointed to the U.S. House
Committee on Appropriations, a high-profile assignment
which has immensely benefitted all
Rhode Islanders and is a richly deserved personal
achievement. He has also been a vocal
advocate for various health care reform issues, including the
Paul Wellstone Mental Health and
Addictions Equity Act. This landmark piece of
legislation ensures that mental health benefits are
offered at parity with medical benefits, thereby providing
access to mental health services for
approximately 113 million Americans; and
WHEREAS, Sadly, in February of 2010, Congressman Kennedy announced
his decision
not to seek another term in Congress. And although this
state has lost an amazing and vital
advocate in
for family and friends. We are certain that even in
retirement, he will never be more than a “call
for a cause” away; and
WHEREAS, For his munificent accomplishments, The Honorable Patrick
Kennedy is
truly an inspiration to all who seek to serve the public,
and he is eminently worthy of our praise,
our gratitude, and our acknowledgement for a job well
done; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That this House of Representatives of the State of
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hereby thanks the Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy for twenty-two admirable
years of service to the citizens of
a productive and successful retirement, and the very
best health and happiness in all his future
endeavors; 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 the
Honorable Patrick Kennedy.
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