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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 TO THE JORDAN FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF

HOWARD E. JORDAN, III

     Introduced By: Senators Gallo, Ruggerio, Miller, Lombardi, and Lynch Prata

     Date Introduced: April 07, 2016

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, Howard E. Jordan, III, known as "Chip" by his family and many friends,

passed away on April 2, 2016, at the Philip Hulitar Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, surrounded

by family; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Jordan was born in Providence, Rhode Island, son of the late Howard E.

Jordan, Jr., and Agnes E. Jordan. He worked for more than thirty years as an employee of the

Rhode Island Department of Transportation, and served the citizens of Rhode Island with

dedication and integrity; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Jordan was quite active in community and charitable affairs, and

volunteered his services for many years at the McAuley House in Providence. He was a

compassionate man who made a positive difference in the lives of many and he will be sorely

missed by all who knew and loved him; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Jordan leaves behind his brothers, David L. Jordan and Arthur J.

Jordan, and his sister, Janice M. Bolenis. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and great-

nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, James E. Jordan; now, therefore be

it

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

hereby expresses its condolences to the Jordan Family on the passing of Howard E. Jordan, III;

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 David L. Jordan, Arthur J. Jordan, and Janice

M. Bolenis.

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