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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 DEBRA J. KERN

     Introduced By: Senators Pearson, Picard, Lynch Prata, Satchell, and Nesselbush

     Date Introduced: February 05, 2019

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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

J. Kern, beloved "wife and soulmate" of Robert J. Kern, and the devoted mother of Gregory Kern

and Jillian Kern; and

     WHEREAS, Mrs. Kern was born in Central Falls, into the large and loving family of

Edmund and the late Anita Paquette. She was the cherished sister of Linda Hebert and her

husband, Nick, Cheryl Garland and her husband, Rick, Donna Dearden, Bruce Paquette and his

wife, Barbara, and her sister-in-law Silvia Jette, as well as many nieces and nephews; and

     WHEREAS, A life-long resident of the Town of Cumberland, Mrs. Kern was a graduate

of Cumberland High School. She had been employed by Dr. Vinciguerra's Pediatric Dental office

for many years and subsequently became co-owner and vice president for the family business

Jahns Metal Craft; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to making a warm and welcoming home for her family and

many friends, as well as cooking and spending time with her loved ones, Mrs. Kern enjoyed

camping, skiing, snowmobiling, and boating; and

     WHEREAS, Debra Kern was a beautiful caring soul who possessed a vibrant personality

that made her a joy to be around. Her incredible love filled the lives and hearts of her family and

many friends and the most fitting tribute is a celebration of her life; now, therefore be it

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

hereby expresses our heartfelt condolences to the entire Kern Family on the passing of Debra

Kern. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered; 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 Robert J. Kern and Family.

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