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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2016

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE RAYMOND E.

GRIMES

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

     Date Introduced: March 22, 2016

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, The Honorable Raymond E. Grimes was born on December 31, 1925, in the

City of Providence. He was a son of the late Peter J. Grimes and Helen Grimes. He graduated

from Central High School and the Russo School of Finance; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Grimes served our nation with honor and valor during World War II as

a member of the United States Marine Corps. He served with the 1st Marine Division and

participated in the invasions of Peleliu and Okinawa, Japan. During the invasion of Peleliu, he

served as a runner for legendary United States Marine Corps officer, Lewis Burwell "Chesty"

Puller; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Grimes had a long and distinguished career as both a stockbroker and as

a dedicated public servant. He was elected to the Rhode Island State Senate in 1969 and served

his Providence constituents to 1975 with integrity and devotion. Legislation he introduced created

the Rhode Island State Lottery. He later became the Deputy Director of the Rhode Island Lottery

and served in that position for thirty-two years; and

     WHEREAS, Raymond Grimes leaves behind three nephews, Brian, John, and Bruce

Glancy, a niece, Robin Glancy, two great nieces, Cristina and Samantha, and a great nephew,

Matthew Glancy. He was predeceased by his sisters, Ruth Grimes and Helen Glancy, and his

niece, Rosemary Glancy; now, therefore be it

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

hereby expresses condolences on the passing of the Honorable Raymond E. Grimes; and be it

further

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

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Brian Glancy, John Glancy, Bruce Glancy and

Robin Glancy.

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