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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2020

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RAYMOND J. SPOONER

     Introduced By: Senators Cano, Ruggerio, Rogers, Lawson, and Metts

     Date Introduced: February 25, 2020

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, It is with profound sadness and regret that this Senate has learned of the

passing of Raymond J. Spooner, beloved father of Ryan Spooner and Megan Spooner, and the

former husband of Lee Ann Spooner; and

     WHEREAS, Fondly known as "Boomer" or "Ray" to his family and many friends, Ray

was the son of the late Raymond, Sr., and Sonia Spooner, and the cherished brother of Kevin

Spooner and his wife, Johanne, Dianna Liss and her husband, Andrew, Darleen Blais, and the late

Debra Spooner. He is also survived by his three nephews, Adam, Raymond and David; and

     WHEREAS, A conscientious and hard-working man, Ray earned his Associate's degree

in Business from Fisher College and had been the Operations Manager for Northstar Metals in

Pawtucket for fourteen years; and

     WHEREAS, A lifelong resident and ardent supporter of the City of Pawtucket and public

education, Ray was elected to serve on the Pawtucket School Committee, and having earned the

admiration of his fellow committeepersons, was named Chairperson for five years; and

     WHEREAS, Always willing to lend his time and support, Ray had been a volunteer for

numerous political campaigns, and had been selected to serve as a member of the Pawtucket

Charter Review Commission, where he was named Chair by the commission's membership; and

     WHEREAS, Ray was an avid New England sports fan who enjoyed playing golf and

listening to his music collections, oftentimes from his recliner; and

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

Raymond Spooner. He was a loving father, a devoted brother, and a loyal friend. He enriched the

City of Pawtucket with his service and left an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew him.

He will be dearly missed in the community; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby expresses its deepest sympathies on the passing of Raymond Spooner. He will forever be

remembered by this Senate and the people of Rhode Island for his commitment to the people of

Pawtucket; and be it further

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

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Ryan Spooner and Megan Spooner.

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