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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2017

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF KIMBERLY A. TARBOX

     Introduced By: Representatives Ruggiero, Craven, Shekarchi, Solomon, and Kennedy

     Date Introduced: January 31, 2017

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

Kimberly A. Tarbox, the beloved wife of James Tarbox for twenty-three years, and the devoted

mother of Lindsey, Samantha, and Jaime Tarbox; and

     WHEREAS, Born in the City of Cranston, Kim, as she was known by her family and

many friends, was the loving daughter of Edwin and Dolly Sullivan, and the treasured sister of

Kristin Kohn and Kathryn Buehler. She was also the cherished daughter-in-law of Nicholas and

JoAnn Tarbox, the adored sister-in law of Corbin Kohn, David Buehler, Ed Tarbox and his wife,

Kathy, and Stephanie Pamula and her husband, John, and the Goddaughter of Dorothy Flam; and

     WHEREAS, Raised in Warwick, Kim graduated from Toll Gate High School and

attended Johnson and Wales University. She was employed at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of

Rhode Island until becoming a mother full-time, and had most recently been the owner of ABC

123 Children's Consignment Boutique; and

     WHEREAS, During her youth, Kim had always enjoyed competition and was a gifted

athlete. She loved baseball and played for the Continental Little League, where her talents

resulted in her becoming the first girl to be drafted to their Major League. At the age of 13, she

was one of only three girls to play for the all-boys Babe Ruth Baseball League. She also played

for Toll Gate High School, Warwick PAL, and later in a women's softball league, and was the

coach of her daughter's soccer and softball teams and team manager for the Bayside Soccer RI

team; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to her love for her family and creating a warm and welcoming

home, Kim developed a passion for Save A Lab, an organization that rescues labs from high-kill

shelters and engenders volunteers to foster dogs and puppies. Through this association, the family

adopted their lovable lab Reggie, and although not adopted through Save A Lab, Roxy was also a

very beloved part of Kim's family; and

     WHEREAS, At a time in her life when she should have been reaping the rewards of her

life, watching her daughters find their independence, and rediscovering her business acumen,

Kim was diagnosed with cancer. With courage and optimism, she bravely battled her illness but

sadly passed on January 25th of 2017; and

     WHEREAS, Kim's incredible love filled the lives and hearts of her family and many

friends, and her passion and determination in the face of adversity was inspirational. She will be

remembered for her contagious smile, her fun loving spirit, her love of sports, and her recent

passion for Save A Lab, and she will be dearly missed; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

Providence Plantations hereby expresses our heartfelt condolences to the entire Tarbox Family on

the passing of Kimberly A. Tarbox; 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 Mr. James Tarbox, Lindsey Tarbox, Samantha

Tarbox, Jaime Tarbox, and Mr. Ed Tarbox.

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