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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2020

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

HONORING JOHN C. SIMMONS FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE STATE OF

RHODE ISLAND AS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC

EXPENDITURE COUNCIL

     Introduced By: Representatives Mattiello, Shekarchi, Abney, Serpa, and Solomon

     Date Introduced: January 09, 2020

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, For the past eleven years, the fortunate citizens of the Ocean State have

been the beneficiaries of the focus, wisdom, and abiding dedication to excellence that John C.

Simmons has always brought to his work as the President and CEO of the Rhode Island Public

Expenditure Council (RIPEC); and

     WHEREAS, During his tenure with RIPEC, Mr. Simmons has proven himself to be a

multi-talented and highly effective leader. His expertise has earned him the trust of not only the

Governors he has served under, but also the state's legislative leaders, nonprofits, and the business

community; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Simmons is credited with addressing and revamping some of the most

challenging issues facing the State and its municipalities through data driven analysis, business

partnerships, advocating for reforms, and assisting in the drafting of innovative legislation; and

     WHEREAS, Under his direction, Mr. Simmons has led RIPEC in shaping important

government initiatives including, re-organizing the Commerce Corporation, financing for the

school rebuilding and infrastructure programs, tax reform, and developing a model for improving

Rhode Island's education system; and

     WHEREAS, Prior to serving as RIPEC's President & CEO, Mr. Simmons was employed

as the Chief of Administration for the City of Providence and had also previously served as the

City of Boston's Chief Finance Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for

the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, and Deputy General Treasurer for the State of Rhode

Island; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Simmons efforts have had a positive and rewarding impact on the fiscal

efficiency and prosperity of our State and he is enormously worthy of our emulation and

gratitude; now, therefore be it

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

Providence Plantations hereby honors and thanks John C. Simmons for his service as President

and CEO of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council. We moreover wish him good health,

fulfillment, and much success in all his future endeavors; 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 Mr. John C. Simmons.

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