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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

EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF TRACEY LYNN KNOX

     Introduced By: Senators McCaffrey, Ruggerio, Goodwin, Lynch Prata, and Lombardi

     Date Introduced: January 31, 2018

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that this Senate has learned of the untimely passing

of our friend and colleague, Tracey Lynn Knox, the cherished wife for thirty-three years to the

love of her life, Patrick M. Knox, and the devoted mother of Patrick, Jr., and Alexandria who she

lovingly referred to as her "mini me"; and

     WHEREAS, Tracey was the daughter of Bob and Lucile Wagner, and the sister of Beth

Schwenzfeier. As a young girl, Tracey and her family moved to East Greenwich, where she

graduated from East Greenwich High School; and

     WHEREAS, Tracey and Patrick eventually settled in North Kingstown, where Tracey's

exuberant personality created a home that was warm and welcoming. She doted on her family,

and took immense joy from her time with her grandson, Wyatt, the son of Patrick, Jr., and Alyssa

Marzilli. She never failed to find time in her busy life to read, play, swim or just cuddle with

Wyatt; and

     WHEREAS, A consummate hostess with an audacious sense of humor, Tracey's

cookouts by her pool, with family and friends were legendary. Her varied interests ranged from

NASCAR, especially Dale Jr., to cooking, painting, traveling to St. Croix, and attending concerts,

as well as being an avid "Steelers" fan; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to making a wonderful home for her family, Tracey was the

Administrative Assistant to the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee and dedicated countless

hours to volunteer work. She was an outspoken advocate on behalf of children and had annually

coordinated the Children's Fund Gingerbread Express charity event held by the Senate. In

addition, she had volunteered in the ACI Woman's Mentor Program and was passionate in her

efforts on behalf of Rescue Greyhounds and animals in need of forever homes; and

     WHEREAS, There is no doubt that Tracey Knox, a loving wife, mother, grandmother,

and loyal friend, left an indelible mark on the lives of those she knew and loved, and she will be

dearly missed; now, therefore be it

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

hereby expresses our deepest sympathies to the Knox Family on the passing of Tracey Lynn

Knox; 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 Patrick M. Knox and Family.

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