2014 -- S 3067

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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 SINCERE SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF LT. FRANK E. MCKNIGHT,

NORTH KINGSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT (RETIRED)

     Introduced By: Senators Sheehan, and Hodgson

     Date Introduced: June 04, 2014

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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

of Frank E. McKnight, beloved husband of twenty-four years to Linda J. McKnight, a well-

respected former Lieutenant with the North Kingstown Police Department, and a highly regarded

Federal Court security officer; and

     WHEREAS, Born in Providence, Frank McKnight was a son of the late Alexander and

Maria McKnight. He is survived by his sister, Maria "Josephine" Rossi, his brother, Louis

McKnight, his mother-in-law, Claire M. Guillemette, and many nieces and nephews. He was also

the brother of the late Michael McKnight; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. McKnight was a graduate of Cranston West High School and attained

his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Roger Williams University. He served our state

and country with honor in the Rhode Island Army National Guard during the Vietnam War; and

      WHEREAS, In 1972, after working with the Warwick Police Department, Frank

McKnight joined the North Kingstown Police Department where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant

before retiring after serving for more than twenty-five years; and

     WHEREAS, Subsequent to his service in North Kingstown, Lt. McKnight was employed

as a special deputy United States Marshall and court security officer for the Federal Court House

in Providence, where his calm command of any situation had earned the respect of all who passed

through the Court's doors; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his dedication to his family and work, Mr. McKnight was an

avid gardener and had planned to begin the Master Gardener's program at the University of

Rhode Island. He also owned his own plane and was a licensed pilot, and was a member of the

East Greenwich Firemen's Club; and

     WHEREAS, Frank E. McKnight was a good-natured and steadfast gentleman, and his

warm, considerate, and helpful personality enriched and will be remembered by all who knew

him; now, therefore be it

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

hereby extends sincere condolences on the passing of Frank E. McKnight; 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 Linda J. McKnight and Family.

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