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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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

EXPRESSING SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF

WILLIAM G. DUGAN, JR.

     Introduced By: Representatives Corvese, Gallison, Edwards, Kennedy, and Winfield

     Date Introduced: January 26, 2012

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, It is with utmost sadness that this House of Representatives has learned of

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the passing of William G. Dugan, Jr., a man who served his country and state with honor and

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dignity and who was a well-respected member of the North Providence community; and

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     WHEREAS, Known as Bill by his family and many friends, Mr. Dugan was the devoted

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husband of Barbara M. Dugan, the beloved father of Karen Spina and her husband, Kevin,

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Richard Dugan and his wife, Ann, and David Dugan, Esq., and his wife, Barbara Grady, Esq. He

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was also the proud grandfather of seven grandchildren and brother of the late Donald Dugan; and

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     WHEREAS, Born in Woonsocket, Mr. Dugan was the son of the late William and Jeanne

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Dugan, Sr. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy and had been an avid fan of the school’s

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football team, rarely missing a game in recent years. Upon graduation from school, he had served

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our country with honor in the United States Army during the Korean War; and

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     WHEREAS, Through his service to the Town of North Providence and the State of

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Rhode Island in a number of capacities, Mr. Dugan was well-known by generations of state

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elected officials. Most notably, he had served eight years as Chief of Staff during the

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Administration of Governor J. Joseph Garrahy. He had also been elected to the North Providence

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School Committee, serving as Chairman for a number of years, and following his tenure with the

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Governor, had become Assistant Director of Administration, a position he held until his

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retirement; and

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     WHEREAS, Mr. Dugan thoroughly enjoyed playing golf and was a devoted follower of

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the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots, the Providence Friars, and the Boston Bruins. He

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was also a longstanding member of the Metacomet Country Club and was a member of the Rhode

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Island Knights of Columbus, holding the distinction of State Deputy; and

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     WHEREAS, There is no doubt that Bill Dugan left this world a far better place because

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of his life’s endeavors. He was a steadfast gentleman whose integrity and humor enriched the

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lives of all who knew him. He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

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Providence Plantations hereby expresses our deepest sympathies on the passing of William G.

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Dugan, Jr.; and be it further

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

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Barbara M. Dugan and Family.

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