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	STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
	IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
	JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2018
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	S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N
	EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ELIZABETH BRUNERO

	Introduced By: Senators Gallo, Satchell, Raptakis, and Lombardi
	Date Introduced: January 24, 2018
	Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
1	WHEREAS, Elizabeth "Betty" Brunero passed away on December 14, 2017. She was
2	predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Stephen Brunero, Esq.; and
3	WHEREAS, Mrs. Brunero was a longtime advocate for children and affordable housing.
4	She served the Town of West Warwick with honor, integrity and passion as a member of the
5	West Warwick School Committee, as a Certified Housing Commissioner, and as a member of the
6	Board of Directors of Manors 1 and 2. She enjoyed her careers as a kindergarten teacher and as a
7	manager of the St. Francis Wellness Center. Mrs. Brunero's warmth and genuine interest in
8	people was special and she made a positive difference in the lives of countless individuals
9	throughout her life; and
10	WHEREAS, Mrs. Brunero was also predeceased by her parents Marguerite and William
11	Burns, and her sister, Marguerite Patrie. She is survived by her children, Margaret Caspari and
12	her husband, Robert, Stephen Brunero and his wife, Rhonda, the Honorable Elizabeth Dennigan,
13	Mark Brunero and his wife, Deborah, and Carol Hoxie and her husband, Joshua. She also leaves
14	behind twenty-one grandchildren, her brother, William Burns, and many beloved nieces,
15	nephews, cousins, and friends; now, therefore be it
16	RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
17	hereby expresses its condolences to the Brunero Family on the passing of Elizabeth Brunero; and
18	be it further
19	RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
20	transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Margaret Caspari, Stephen Brunero, the

1	Honorable Elizabeth Dennigan, Mark Brunero, and Carol Hoxie.
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