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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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

THANKING CAPTAIN JOSEPH F. CABRAL FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND

TOWN OF BRISTOL

     Introduced By: Representatives Gallison, and Marshall

     Date Introduced: January 09, 2013

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, Public service is a noble calling that involves providing a broad range of

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services that are an integral part of our citizens’ daily lives.  For almost forty years, the vast

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responsibility for oversight for the Town of Bristol’s harbor and waterways has been in the very

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capable hands of Captain Joseph Cabral; and

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     WHEREAS, After emigrating from Portugal as a young child, Joe Cabral made the Town

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of Bristol his home.  Together with his wife, Georgette, the couple raised their two children, John

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Cabral and Maryann Calouro, and now dote on their four beautiful grandchildren, Jacob,

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Madison, Benjamin, and Thomas; and 

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     WHEREAS, Joe served our country honorably in the United States Navy during the

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Vietnam War before establishing the Harbor Patrol for the Town of Bristol; and   

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     WHEREAS, Over the course of his dedicated career as Harbormaster, Captain Cabral has

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overseen the evolution of the department as the importance of maintaining safety and  protecting

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the resources of the waterfront have become more prevalent; and 

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     WHEREAS, Captain Cabral has provided services that are vital to the health, safety,

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well-being, and comfort of not only Bristol’s citizenry, but also of the many tourists who travel to

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the town because of its magnificent water vistas and beautiful harbor.  In 2005, he was awarded a

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commendation from the President of the United States for his dedication and diligence; and

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     WHEREAS, Also involved with myriad community projects and groups, Joe began and

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continues to run the Bristol Boat Show each year.  To date, more than $81,000 has been

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generously raised and donated to area charitable organizations.  In addition, as a member of the

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Christmas Festival Committee, he was able to secure a boat that was auctioned off with the

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proceeds donated to charity; and 

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     WHEREAS, An all around good guy, Captain Cabral retired on December 1st of 2012. 

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He has been the man in charge of the harbor operations for almost four decades and his shoes will

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be a tough pair to fill as the search for a new harbormaster begins; 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 thanks and honors Captain Joseph F. Cabral, Harbormaster for the

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Town of Bristol, for his many years of service to the people of our state.  We furthermore wish

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him good health, contentment, and every happiness as he sets sail towards new adventures; and

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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 Captain Joseph F. Cabral.

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