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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 OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE UNTIMELY PASSING OF MAUREEN

AZAR

     Introduced By: Senators Crowley, Pearson, P Fogarty, Ottiano, and Lombardo

     Date Introduced: February 12, 2014

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, It is with utmost sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of

Maureen Azar, a devoted and beloved daughter and sister, and a dedicated teacher and

administrator; and

      WHEREAS, Growing up in Central Falls, Maureen was the daughter of Joan Azar and

the late Louis Azar. She was the loving sister of Joanne Diggle, and the proud and adoring aunt

of her niece, Ashley Diggle. She sadly also leaves her partner, John Plaskon of New York; and

     WHEREAS, To the immense good fortune of many a student, Maureen began her career

in education in 1985, as an elementary physical education teacher. She continued her education,

earning her administration degree and in 2001, was soon appointed Principal of Feinstein

Elementary School, and in 2008, was named Principal of Ella Risk Elementary School; and

     WHEREAS, Always busy and on the go, Maureen had also worked as the assistant

recreation director in Central Falls for many years and had been a long time employee of Macy's

Department Store. She loved photography and traveling the globe, and was an avid animal rights

supporter and was a fitness enthusiast; and

     WHEREAS, The most fitting tribute to Maureen Azar would be a celebration of her life,

a life in which each and every day was lived fully and joyfully embraced. She was fortunate to

have always enjoyed the total love and support of her family, and in return, she brightened and

enriched the lives of all around her. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered; now,

therefore be it

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

hereby expresses our heartfelt condolences to the entire Azar Family on the passing of Maureen

Azar; 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 Mrs. Joan Azar and Family.

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