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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

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

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

dishwasher; and

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

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

administration; and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

children were born there; and

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

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

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

therefore be it

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

Providence Plantations hereby honors and thanks 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. We moreover wish him good health and much happiness

enjoying leisurely pursuits and time with his three grandchildren; 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 Mr. Richard Charest.

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