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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2019

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THOMAS N. WALSH, JR.

     Introduced By: Representatives Craven, McEntee, Amore, Solomon, and McLaughlin

     Date Introduced: April 25, 2019

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, Thomas N. "Tim" Walsh, Jr., passed away on December 17, 2018. He was

born in Providence, a son of the late Marjorie and Thomas Walsh, Sr.; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Walsh grew up in East Providence and spent many of his summers at

Bonnet Shores. Tim was an outstanding athlete and with his imposing six foot six frame, he was a

standout basketball player who helped his squad win a Rhode Island State Championship. He

went on to become an All-American basketball player and finished his illustrious high school

career by playing and competing at Madison Square Garden; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Walsh served our nation with honor, integrity and valorous service as a

medic in the Vietnam War. When he returned home, he embarked on a teaching career at Roger

Williams Middle School in Providence for twenty-three years. He was always a hard-working and

industrious man. In addition to his teaching career, he co-owned the Dutch Harbor Shipyard in

Jamestown. However, he always said that his favorite job was being the Narragansett Town

Beach Manager; and

     WHEREAS, While teaching in Providence, Mr. Walsh met the love of his life, Kathlyne

Rego Walsh and together they built a home in Saunderstown and started a family. Tim was a

devoted family man who loved spending time with his wife and kids and especially enjoyed

taking trips to Disney World with his family. He also always spoke with his sister, Judi, every

Saturday; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Walsh was an active member of the Plum Beach Club and served on the

PBC Board of Governors. He was also a devoted fan of the University of Rhode Island Basketball

Team; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Walsh leaves behind his wife, Kathlyne Rego Walsh, his daughter,

Christie Rishworth and her husband, Corey, and his son, Thomas Walsh III and his wife,

Danielle. He also leaves behind his sister, Judi Szymanski, and his grandchildren, Isabella,

Tobey, and Tommy IV; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

Providence Plantations hereby expresses its condolences to the Walsh Family on the passing of

Mr. Thomas N. Walsh, Jr.; 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 Mrs. Kathlyne Rego Walsh and Family.

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