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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

HONORING RICHARD CHAREST ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER

MORE THAN FORTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AT LANDMARK MEDICAL

CENTER AND THE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLAND

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Phillips, Casey, Morin, Newberry, and Keable

     Date Introduced: February 08, 2017

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, In his early teens, Richard Charest, better known as "Rick" to his family and

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many friends, joined the staff of Landmark Medical Center working as an orderly and a

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dishwasher; and

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     WHEREAS, Upon graduation from Northeastern University with a Bachelor's degree in

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pharmacy, Mr. Charest continued his education, earning his Master's degree in healthcare

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administration; and

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     WHEREAS, After earning his degrees, Mr. Charest continued his career at Landmark,

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serving as the director of pharmacy and myriad additional positions where he not only gained

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additional responsibility and invaluable experience but also the esteem of his peers; and

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     WHEREAS, In 2000, Mr. Charest was named President and CEO of the Rehabilitation

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Hospital of Rhode Island, a position he still holds today. In 2007, he was named President of

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Landmark Medical Center, and in 2008, he was also named CEO; and

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     WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Mr. Charest's personal life has been entwined with

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his professional service at Landmark. He met his lovely wife Christine at the hospital and both his

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children were born there; and

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     WHEREAS, Richard Charest leaves a legacy of commitment and dedication at Landmark

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that has and will continue to positively impact the lives of many Rhode Islanders. He is truly an

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extraordinary man who is enormously worthy of our emulation and acknowledgement; now,

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therefore be it

 

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

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Providence Plantations hereby honors and thanks Richard Charest on the occasion of his

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retirement after more than forty years of dedicated service at Landmark Medical Center and the

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Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island. We moreover wish him good health and much happiness

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enjoying leisurely pursuits and time with his three grandchildren; and be it further

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

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mr. Richard Charest.

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