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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

HONORING SENATOR DAVID E. BATES FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Senators Algiere, Paiva Weed, Hodgson, Ruggerio, and Goodwin

     Date Introduced: June 20, 2014

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, To the immense good fortune of the people of the Town of Barrington,

David E. Bates chose a life path that incorporated both his aspirations and his extensive aptitude

for public service; and

     WHEREAS, David Bates earned his Bachelor's degree in English from the University of

Massachusetts at Amherst. His employment experience includes working as a claims adjuster

and Supervisor for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, as a Marketing Representative for the

Reliance Insurance Company, and currently, as the President and Marketing Representative for

the A. N. Nunes Insurance Agency; and

     WHEREAS, Senator Bates began his public service to the people of Barrington as a

member of the Barrington Planning Board in 1970. He subsequently won a seat on the Barrington

Town Council, where he served for the next decade, presiding over the Council for four years as

President; and

     WHEREAS, In November of 1992, the Honorable David E. Bates was elected to the

Rhode Island Senate. He currently represents District 32 and serves as the Deputy Leader of the

Republican Caucus. In addition, he is the Secretary of the Senate Committee on Special

Legislation & Veterans' Affairs, and is a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce

Member, the Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture, the Senate Committee on

Finance, and the Senate Committee on Rules; and

     WHEREAS, In his eleven terms as a State Senator, the Honorable David Bates was the

driving force behind many important pieces of legislation, including initiatives to protect children

from predators; landmark legislation enabling the collection of DNA samples from perpetrators of

violent crimes; and eliminating the master lever option from elections, to name just a few. He was

also essential in helping the Senate understand the intricacies of complex insurance regulations;

and

     WHEREAS, Actively involved in a panoply of community and professional

organizations, Senator Bates is a member of the Barrington Republican Town Committee and the

Independent Insurance Agents of America. He also served as Past President and is a member of

the Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island and Bristol Rotary Club; and

     WHEREAS, A truly valued member of the Rhode Island Senate, the Honorable David

Bates' has consistently demonstrated an abiding dedication to serving the best interests of his

constituents. His leadership and tireless devotion to the citizens of the Ocean State have earned

him our unqualified admiration and respect, and he will most assuredly be missed; now, therefore

be it

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

hereby joins the family and many friends of Senator David Bates in recognizing and celebrating

his inspirational career of service to the people of the State of Rhode Island. We, moreover, wish

the Honorable David Bates continued success, happiness and fulfillment in all his future

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 the Honorable David E. Bates.

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