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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

EXTENDING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF EDWARD ZACKARIAN JR.

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Bennett, Canario, Serpa, Jackson, and McNamara

     Date Introduced: February 04, 2020

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

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Zackarian, Jr., the loving husband of Susan Zackarian, beloved father of David Stockford, and

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Peter Hart, and the proud grandfather of Madison, Adam, Brandon, Janie and Lilly; and

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     WHEREAS, Born in Providence, Mr. Zackarian was a son of Dorothy Zackarian and the

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late Edward “Eddie Zack” Zackarian, and the brother of Dorothy “Dottie Zack” Savory, and the

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late Peter Zackarian and Elizabeth Marland. He was affectionately known as “Eddie Zack Jr.” by

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his family and many friends; and

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     WHEREAS, Mr. Zackarian served our country with honor in the United States Navy for

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six years, both in active duty and reserve during the Vietnam War. Previous to his enlistment, he

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had worked as a skilled iron worker; and

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     WHEREAS, Upon discharge from the Navy, Mr. Zackarian drove a tour bus, fondly

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named “Amanda”, for numerous music legends in Nashville, including the late Country music

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legend Don Williams, the late Dan Seals, and the late Merle Haggard, to name just a few; and

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     WHEREAS, Mr. Zackarian later worked as a technician for the Prevost Bus Company in

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Hendersonville, Tennessee, before returning to Rhode Island in 2013; and

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     WHEREAS, Always the consummate music lover, Mr. Zackarian took on the challenge

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of reintroducing Country music back into the state. In his late sixties, he formed a super star band

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made up of many well-known Rhode Island musicians, and for several years, performed many

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shows at the Mishnock Barn; and

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     WHEREAS, Eddie Zack, Jr., will forever be remembered for his passion for music and

 

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life, and for the love he bestowed on his family and friends. He will be dearly missed; now,

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therefore be it

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

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Providence Plantations hereby extends deepest condolences on the passing of Edward Zackarian,

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Jr.; and be it further

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

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Susan Zackarian and Family.

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