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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2017

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE UNTIMELY PASSING OF LAYLA

ANGELA CHARETTE

     Introduced By: Senators Pearson, Picard, Paiva Weed, Lombardi, and Satchell

     Date Introduced: February 14, 2017

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, There is an illusion that youth equals strength and invincibility. When that

myth is shattered, it leaves an agonizing void in the foundation of our beliefs, the belief that

parents should never have to bury their children; and so it is with utmost sadness that this Senate

has learned of the untimely passing of five-year-old Layla Angela Charette; and

     WHEREAS, A resident of the Town of Cumberland, Layla was the beautiful baby girl of

BJ and Alaina Charette, and the beloved grand-daughter of Mimi and Pa, Nana and her husband,

Gerry, and the late Emile Charette. Her large and loving extended family includes her uncle

"Joe", her godfather, Joseph Kayata and his wife, Meghan, and their two children, Kellan and

Hudson, her auntie "De", her godmother, Deanna Law, and her aunt, Jennifer and family. She

also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and

     WHEREAS, Layla was an angel on earth, whose "gentle smile and sparkling eyes"

melted the hearts of everybody around her. She was an "old soul", who bestowed unconditional

love on one and all and saw the good in everyone; and

     WHEREAS, One of Layla's most enjoyable customary events was her family's "Monday

Night Dinner" which included an animated gathering of numerous family members, as well as

food, dance parties and Layla's favorite game, "Pass"; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to her family, she leaves behind a panoply of teachers and

friends she had gathered during excursions to story time at the Cumberland Public Library and

Phantom Farms, Preschool at OCYL, Kindergarten at Community School and karate class at

Kensho-Ryu. Her life and curiosity was also enriched by the wondrous hours she spent with Miss

Debra, Miss Tracey, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. B., Miss Noury, Miss F., Mrs. Broadbent and Sensei Erik;

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     WHEREAS, The most fitting tribute to Layla Charette would be a celebration of her life,

a life in which each and every day was lived fully and joyfully embraced. She was blessed with

the total love and support of her family and friends, and in return she warmed and brightened the

lives of all around her. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered; now, therefore be it

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

hereby expresses our heartfelt condolences to the entire Charette Family on the passing of Layla

Angela Charette; 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 Bill and Alaina Charette and Family.

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