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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2014

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING ITS DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE VOTTA FAMILY ON THE

PASSING OF ANTHONY JOSEPH VOTTA, SR.

     Introduced By: Senator Hanna M.Gallo

     Date Introduced: January 29, 2014

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, Anthony Joseph Votta, Sr., 92, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 at

Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Evelyn Ann (Spinelli) Votta. He was born in

Providence, a son of the late Antonio J. and Angelina (Ricci) Votta; and

     WHEREAS, As a young man, Anthony was a highly regarded Big Band musician. He

played all over the world, entertaining throngs of people with his musical skills; and

     WHEREAS, Anthony Joseph Votta, Sr. served our nation with honor, valor and integrity

during World War II with the United States Navy, serving on the aircraft carrier Ticonderoga.

When he returned from the war, he raised a family with his wife and embarked on a distinguished

40 year career as a buyer/merchandise man for the former Outlet Company in Providence, Rhode

Island; and

     WHEREAS, Besides his wife Evelyn, he leaves behind his son, Anthony J. Votta, Jr., and

his wife Amy, his daughter Marianne Votta, and three grandchildren, Anthony, Courtney and

Michael. He was the brother of the late Nicholas Votta, Dr. Paul Votta, Louis Votta and Maria

Votta; now, therefore be it

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

hereby expresses its deepest condolences to the Votta family on the passing of Anthony Joseph

Votta, Sr.; and be it further

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

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Evelyn Ann Votta.

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