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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

EXTENDING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF TINA-MARIE SULLIVAN

     Introduced By: Senators Cano, Crowley, Ruggerio, Lawson, and Lombardi

     Date Introduced: May 29, 2019

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, It is with deepest sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of Tina-

Marie Sullivan, the beloved wife of Keith Sullivan, and the devoted mother of Patrick and Katie;

and

     WHEREAS, One of seven children born into the family of the late Edmund and Florence

Brousseau, Mrs. Sullivan was the sister of Carol, Robert, Kenneth, and the late Ronald, Richard

and Russell. She also leaves behind and will be dearly missed by her mother-in-law, many nieces

and nephews, and a vast cadre of best friends and coworkers; and

     WHEREAS, Born in Central Falls, Mrs. Sullivan was affectionately given the moniker of

“a daughter of the city” from Central Falls Mayor James Diossa, because of her untiring devotion

to helping those in need in the City she loved. As a child, she had also won the honor of being

named “Little Miss Central Falls,” beating out the renowned Oscar, Emmy, and Tony-award

winning actress Viola Davis to win the coveted title; and

     WHEREAS, Mrs. Sullivan had lost her father at a young age which resulted in a deep and

personal understanding and compassion for those less fortunate. As the Executive Director of the

Central Falls Housing Authority, her advocacy for affordable housing was unmatched. She was

innovative and tireless, and epitomized the conviction that every person had a right to a home and

opportunities. She was recognized as a YMCA Rhode Island Women of Achievement for her

successes in providing affordable housing, and had contributed many hours working on housing

boards and committees, and organizing myriad fundraisers for those in need; and

     WHEREAS, Mrs. Sullivan was the kind of mother every child needs and deserves. With

a loving and warm personality, she had created and nurtured a marriage that flourished, and a

home that was warm and welcoming. She will be deeply missed by all who were a part of a too-

short but truly amazing life; 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 Tina-Marie Sullivan; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and herby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mr. Keith Sullivan and Family.

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