10-R353
2010 -- H 8286
Enacted 06/10/10
H O U S E R E S
O L U T I O N
HONORING
REPRESENTATIVE PETER F. KILMARTIN FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF
Introduced
By: Representatives Fox, Mattiello, Watson, JP O`Neill, and
Date Introduced: June 10, 2010
WHEREAS, The Honorable
Peter F. Kilmartin has served with honor and
distinction in
the Rhode Island House of Representatives for the past
twenty years, as the Representative for
what is now District 61, representing the citizens of the
WHEREAS, Laying
the perfect foundation to take on future challenges of serving the
people of
Representative Kilmartin
graduated from
Science and Juris Doctor degrees from
WHEREAS, Winning his first foray into politics, The Honorable Peter Kilmartin was
originally elected to the
1990. Redistricting in 2002 changed his district to
the 61st; and
WHEREAS, Held in the
highest esteem by his colleagues, Representative Kilmartin
was
first named House Deputy Majority Leader, and in 2004,
House Majority Whip. In addition, he
has been a member of the House Committee on Corporations,
the House Committee on Labor,
the House Committee on Rules, and the Joint Committee on
Highway Safety; and
WHEREAS, Representative Kilmartin has been instrumental in enacting and advocating
for numerous pieces of landmark legislation, including
making
through legislation to ban texting
while driving. He sponsored “pay-to-play” legislation that is
aimed at bolstering the protection, safety, and security of
everyday Rhode Islanders by fighting
corporate influence. He also initiated legislation to provide
tax incentives for alternative fuels,
help cities and towns collect taxes and fees on foreclosed
property, and enable cities and towns to
create property tax deferment programs to help senior
citizens stay in their homes; and
WHEREAS, In addition to
long hours on the House floor, Representative Kilmartin
has
devoted himself to working on issues vital to this state,
including co-chairing the Special
Legislative Commission studying the potential economic
opportunities in the development of port
facilities in the state, and working on measures to keep
energy initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Representative Kilmartin has achieved approbation for myriad
achievements, including being honored by the Governor’s Commission
on Disabilities and
presented with the John E. Fogarty Memorial Award for his efforts
in enacting laws to improve
and enhance the lives of
WHEREAS, There is an old saying that if you want something done
right, ask a busy
person. Peter Kilmartin epitomizes
a busy man. In addition to the time he spends at the State
House, Representative Kilmartin
is happily married to his lovely wife, Kristine, was a detective
with the Pawtucket Police Department, and has been a
practicing attorney for more than two
decades; and
WHEREAS, Representative Kilmartin’s civic and community involvement includes
membership in numerous local and professional groups. He has been
a member of the Board of
Incorporators for the
Associates; Trustee for the
Officers Emerald Society, Save the Bay, and the
Smithsonian Associates; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable
Peter F. Kilmartin has brought wisdom, legal
erudition, and
a tremendous work ethic to the General Assembly during
his years in office. His service to the
citizens of
and flourish; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That this House of Representatives of the State of
Providence Plantations
hereby honors and thanks Representative Peter F. Kilmartin
for twenty
years of dedicated service enriching the quality of life
for all the citizens of
wish him the very best health, happiness, and much success
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 Peter F. Kilmartin.
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