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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 TYLER J. SIMMS

     Introduced By: Senator Ryan W. Pearson

     Date Introduced: May 09, 2018

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

     WHEREAS, Tyler J. Simms passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Burlington

Massachusetts. He was born in Lebanon, New Hampshire in 1986 to Jay and Robyn Simms; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Simms graduated from Lebanon High School in 2005, where he was a

talented athlete who excelled in baseball, hockey and soccer, and exhibited his leadership skills

while serving as the Captain of those three teams. Mr. Simms later attended Bentley College

where he attained a Bachelor's degree in 2010 and a Master's degree in 2011; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Simms was a successful CPA who worked for Deloitte from 2011 to

2017, and most recently worked as a consultant for CFGI. In his free time, he enjoyed spending

time with his family and loved ones, as well as boating, golf, and playing in a men's hockey

league; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Simms is survived by his parents, Jay and Robyn Simms, his high

school sweetheart and fiancé, Lindsay Fegan, his brother and best friend, Tanner Simms, his

maternal grandmother, Sally Bush, his paternal grandmother, Dorothy Simms, many aunts,

uncles, cousins and friends, and his loyal dog, Hendrick; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Simms was a hard-working and charismatic young man who was

devoted to his family and friends. His passing will leave a hole in the hearts of many but the

memory of his life, and the kindness, compassion and love he gave to so many, will comfort those

in their grief; now, therefore be it

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

hereby expresses its condolences to the Simms Family on the passing of Tyler J. Simms; 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 Jay and Robyn Simms and Family.

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