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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 DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JANICE D. MELE

     Introduced By: Senators Lombardo, Ruggerio, Lombardi, Archambault, and Raptakis

     Date Introduced: April 24, 2019

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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

D. Mele, beloved wife of the late John "Jay" Mele, who was the love of her life, and the cherished

mother of Alicia Mele-Bendza and her husband, Irek, and Amanda Mele; and

     WHEREAS, Born in Providence, Mrs. Mele was the daughter of the late Vincent

Acciardo and Gladys Rossi, and the dear sister-in-law of Robert and Donna Mele, Joseph and

Kathy Mele, and Dante Mele; and

     WHEREAS, With a loving personality, Mrs. Mele created and nurtured a marriage that

flourished, and a home that was warm and welcoming. She doted on her family, particularly her

grandchildren Olyvia, Landon, and Ella Jay, who were the light of her life; and

     WHEREAS, A strong voice for children and education, Mrs. Mele served as the

Chairwoman for the Johnston School Committee, and was also the librarian at St. Thomas School

and was active with the St. Thomas PTA for many years before her retirement; and

     WHEREAS, There is no doubt that Janice Mele, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and

friend to many, left an indelible mark on the lives of those she knew and loved, and she will be

dearly missed; now, therefore be it

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

hereby expresses our deepest sympathies to the Mele and Acciardo Families on the passing of

Janice D. Mele; 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 Alicia Mele-Bendza and Family, and Amanda

Mele.

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