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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

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE MARY CERRA

     Introduced By: Representatives Mattiello, Fellela, Ucci, Corvese, and Kennedy

     Date Introduced: January 09, 2020

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, It is with profound sadness that this House has learned of the passing of

Mary Cerra, the beloved wife of the late Fred Cerra, cherished mother of Denise Martino and her

husband, Edward, doting grandmother of Anthony Martino and his wife, Vanessa, great-

grandmother of Jake Martino and Anthony Martino, and a well-respected former member of the

Rhode Island House of Representatives; and

     WHEREAS, Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mrs. Cerra was the devoted daughter of

the late Alfonso and Concetta Iovino, and the loving sister of the late Frank Iovino, Palma Caprio,

Louise Parrillo and Elvira Cooper. She was a graduate of Providence public schools and had

taken courses at CCRI and the University of Rhode Island; and

     WHEREAS, A hard working woman, Mrs. Cerra was the former owner-operator of

Denise’s Beauty Salon, served from 1971 through 1986 as a Johnston Welfare Director, and was

actively involved in myriad organizations and community affairs for many years; and

     WHEREAS, Mrs. Cerra began her distinguished years of public service as an elected

Town Committeewoman, a title she held for 27 years. In 1987, she was elected as a Johnston

Town Councilwoman representing District 1, and in 2000, she began serving in the Rhode Island

House of Representatives from District 55, which later became District 42, representing

constituents in portions of Cranston and Johnston; and

     WHEREAS, Our thoughts and hearts hold great empathy and sorrow for the family of

Mary Cerra. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who enriched

the lives of all who knew her and she will be dearly missed in the community; now, therefore be

it

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

Providence Plantations hereby expresses its deepest sympathies on the passing of the Honorable

Mary Cerra. She will forever be remembered by this House and the people of Rhode Island for

her commitment to her community and the people of this state; 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 Denise Martino and Family.

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