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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

CONGRATULATING PAUL R. BORRELLI ON HIS INSTALLATION AS PRESIDENT OF

THE ROTARY CLUB OF PROVIDENCE #22

     Introduced By: Senators Jabour, and Lombardi

     Date Introduced: June 18, 2014

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

     WHEREAS, On July 17, 1911, the Providence Rotary Club was formally elected as the

22nd member of the International Association of Rotary Clubs.  The organization is composed of

local business and professional leaders, who advance the highest ethical standards in all

vocations, and provide humanitarian and charitable service to the community; and

     WHEREAS, The installation of Paul R. Borrelli as the President of the Rotary Club of

Providence #22 on June 30th of 2014, is a distinction and honor he has earned through myriad

efforts he has put forth to the betterment of the community and our state; and

     WHEREAS, Paul Borrelli is one of those rare individuals who is gifted with both artistic

talents and also possesses amazing business acumen; and

     WHEREAS, As a musician, Mr. Borrelli played alongside many of the famous

entertainers of the day as a drummer with the Kaye Band, and later with his father and brothers in

the Perry Borrelli Orchestra; and 

     WHEREAS, While still performing, Mr. Borrelli decided to take classes at the Rhode

Island School of Design and subsequently began making jewelry.  His endeavors resulted in the

beginning a new career when he joined P7G Manufacturing as the head designer; and

     WHEREAS, In 1972, Mr. Borrelli joined his brother in the manufacturing of jewelry at

Borrelli, Inc., and eventually helped grow the company to encompass more than 250 employees;

and

     WHEREAS, Never one to remain idle, in 1980, Mr. Borrelli assumed the responsibilities

of running the family's music and entertainment business after the passing of his father.  Not

surprisingly, the company is now one of the largest event service companies in New England; and

     WHEREAS, Indubitably, Paul Borelli has earned the unqualified admiration and respect

of business leaders, civic groups, and the public-at-large through his dedication and commitment

to the community and his myriad accomplishments, and he is eminently worthy of the distinctions

he has been afforded; now, therefore be it

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

hereby joins his wife Lucille, his children, Damon, Dana, and Laura, and his many friends and

admirers in recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Paul R. Borrelli on his installation as

President of the Rotary Club of Providence #22.  We furthermore wish him good health, much

happiness, and continued success in all his endeavors; 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 Paul R. Borrelli.

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