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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2019

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF BERNARD L. EATON,

JR.

     Introduced By: Senators Algiere, Ruggerio, McCaffrey, Goodwin, and Lombardi

     Date Introduced: January 09, 2019

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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

Bernard L. Eaton, Jr., devoted husband of Joy Eaton, beloved father of our friend and colleague

the Honorable Elaine J. Morgan, Bernard L. Eaton III, and David E. Eaton, the cherished

grandfather of Corey and Brandon Eaton, Samantha Oliveira and Ian Morgan, and the proud

great-grandfather of Levi Alexander James; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Eaton was a son of the late Bernard and Lillian Eaton, Sr., and the

brother of the late Frank "Billy", Francis, Richard, Paul Eaton, and the late Marion Watts. He had

been employed as a security guard for many years before his retirement from Woman & Infants

Hospital. In addition, he had been an accomplished artist; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Eaton served our country with honor and distinction during the Korean

War, where he served with the fifth regimental combat team of the 24th infantry division. He had

been honored with the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his valor; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his family and career, Mr. Eaton was a member of the Korean

War Veterans Chapter 2 of West Warwick, and Chapter 3 of Chepachet, and had volunteered as a

driver for the Veteran's Administration Hospital. He was also a 32nd degree Mason, and a member

of the Doric Lodge; and

     WHEREAS, There is no doubt that Bernard Eaton left this world a far better place

because of his life's endeavors. He was a devoted family man and a steadfast gentleman, whose

integrity and determination enriched the lives of all who knew him and he will be greatly missed;

now, therefore be it

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

hereby expresses our deepest sympathies on the passing of Bernard L. Eaton, Jr.; 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 Mrs. Joy Eaton and Family, and the Honorable

Elaine J. Morgan.

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