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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 ROBERT WILLIAM DARIGAN

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Bennett, Vella-Wilkinson, Solomon, Shekarchi, and
Serpa

     Date Introduced: February 26, 2020

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, Robert William Darigan passed away on February 11, 2020. He was the

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devoted husband of Shirley Darigan. Mr. Darigan was born in Warwick, son of the late Lester

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and Sarah Darigan; and

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     WHEREAS, Mr. Darigan had a distinguished public service career as a Crash Rescue

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Crewman at T.F. Green Airport for the State of Rhode Island. He was admired for his tireless

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work ethic and his abiding concern for protecting and securing the safety of the customers and

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workers at the airport. He also served our nation with honor and distinction as a member of the

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United States Air Force during the Korean War; and

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     WHEREAS, For many years, Mr. Darigan was involved in several community

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organizations, including the Warwick Historical Cemetery Commission, the Apponaug Old

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Timers, The Apponaug Improvement Association, and the Arnold’s Neck Improvement

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Association. He was also quite proud of his Irish heritage; and

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     WHEREAS, In addition to his wife, Mr. Darigan leaves behind his son, Robert Darigan,

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Jr., and a chosen daughter, Laura Faust. He also leaves behind his grandson, Daniel Hall, and his

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fiancée, Bethany DaRosa, a brother, Richard Darigan, and his great-granddaughter, Cora Maria

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Hall. He was the father of the late Dennis Darigan and the brother of the late Lester Darigan, Jr.,

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and Lawrence Darigan, Sr; and

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     WHEREAS, The love and support Mr. Darigan gave his family and many friends every

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day will be long cherished by all who knew and loved him; now, 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 expresses its condolences to the Darigan Family on the passing of

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Mr. Robert William Darigan; 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. Shirley Darigan and family.

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