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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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

CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE TOWN OF

WEST WARWICK

     Introduced By: Senators Satchell, Gallo, Walaska, E O`Neill, and Crowley

     Date Introduced: March 14, 2013

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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     WHEREAS, West Warwick was incorporated in 1913 and holds the distinction of being

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the youngest town in Rhode Island; and

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     WHEREAS, As with many of Rhode Island's towns, West Warwick began as the home

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of successful mills, mostly located on the Pawtuxet River, that produced textiles for clothing and

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good employment opportunities for the community that developed nearby; and

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     WHEREAS, West Warwick's thriving local economy during the 19th and 20th centuries

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brought with it the influx of many diverse cultures and citizens of different nationalities, resulting

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in the formation of many villages which still exist today, including Arctic, Centerville, Crompton,

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Riverpoint, Natick, and Phenix; and

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     WHEREAS, While the town's mills slowly closed over the succeeding years, today, those

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beautiful castle-like structures are finding new uses and revitalized purposes, and families and

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neighbors from the multi-cultural villages of West Warwick are proud of their heritage and small

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town friendly atmosphere; and

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     WHEREAS, West Warwick is fortunate to have so many historical sites, as well as

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geographic and natural resources upon which to build. Today, the town is the 10th largest out of

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thirty-nine cities and towns in Rhode Island and with continued dedication, insight, and planning,

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the 21st century looks to be full of promise and prosperity; now, therefore be it

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

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hereby commemorates the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Town of West

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Warwick; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate hereby extends our gratitude and best wishes to those who

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live in and serve the Town of West Warwick; and be it further

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

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to David Gosselin, Jr., President of the West

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Warwick Town Council.

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