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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 DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RICHARD L.

LAFRENIERE

     

     Introduced By: Senators Ruggerio, McCaffrey, Goodwin, Conley, and Nesselbush

     Date Introduced: April 03, 2018

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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

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Richard L. Lafreniere, the beloved husband of Laura Lafreniere, the cherished son of the late

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Alfred and Margaret Lafreniere, and the devoted son-in-law of Leo and Diane Larivee; and

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     WHEREAS, Born in Pawtucket, Mr. Lafreniere's boisterous and loving family included

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his siblings, our good friend and colleague, the Honorable Elizabeth Crowley, Mary Desjean and

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her husband, Richard, Leona Lafreniere, Linda Fontaine and her husband, Russell, Robert

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Lafreniere, Albert Lafreniere and his wife, Joanne, and Michael Lafreniere. He is also survived

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by many adored nieces and nephews; and

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     WHEREAS, For many years, Mr. Lafreniere had been employed as an electrician by

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Duff Electric Corporation; and

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     WHEREAS, A contributing member of the community and a loyal friend to many, Mr.

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Lafreniere often volunteered his time and talents to the Knights of Columbus and most anyone

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who needed his help; and

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     WHEREAS, In addition to his family, work, and volunteerism, Mr. Lafreniere was an

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avid Patriots fan, and had a great affinity with the furry friends who shared his home and his

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heart; and

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     WHEREAS, Richard Lafreniere will forever be remembered for his keen sense of humor

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that never failed to lift one's spirits. He was fortunate to have the total love and support of his

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family and he enriched all their lives and will be dearly missed; now, therefore be it

 

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

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hereby expresses heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Richard L.

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Lafreniere; 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 duly certified copies of this resolution to Mrs. Laura Lafreniere, the Honorable Elizabeth

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Crowley, Mary Desjean, Leona Lafreniere, Linda Fontaine, Robert Lafreniere, Albert Lafreniere,

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and Michael Lafreniere.

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