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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

EXPRESSING SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF LOURDES J. MOSSOR

     Introduced By: Senators Cano, Ruggerio, Algiere, Felag, and Metts

     Date Introduced: February 26, 2020

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, It is with utmost sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of

Lourdes J. Mossor, wife of the late Howard W. Mossor, Sr., the loving mother of Howard Wayne

Mossor, Jr., and his wife, Toshiko, Kerry Louden, and her husband, Michael, and Claudia

Bednarski, and the cherished grandmother of three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and

     WHEREAS, Lourdes Mossor was affectionately known as "Lou" by her family and many

friends. She was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Mary and Alfred

Rodrigues, Sr., and the sister of Alfred Rodrigues, Jr., and his wife, Norma. She is also survived

by many nieces and nephews; and

     WHEREAS, Throughout her lifetime, Mrs. Mossor was a constant advocate and

champion for veterans. In 1957, she joined the Dusza-Almeida VFW Auxiliary, serving as State

President, and as the VFW Deputy to the Providence Veteran's Hospital for over 50 years, where

she did volunteer work, as well as visiting and hosting fundraisers; and

     WHEREAS, Highly regarded for her devotion to veterans and in the community, Mrs.

Mossor was honored with myriad awards. She was chosen to throw out the first pitch at the

Pawtucket Red Sox Game on Military Appreciation Day at McCoy Stadium, and was asked to

lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the Inauguration of the City of Pawtucket's Mayor Grebien; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to her family and efforts for veterans, Mrs. Mossor was

employed in the jewelry industry for many years and as the meal site manager at the Leon

Matthews Senior Center until her retirement in 2005. She had also served as Clerk and Supervisor

for the Board of Canvassers for 35 years and worked on numerous state and local political

campaigns. She was a founding member of the Burns Manor Tenants Association, where she

served as the President for over 20 years, a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, and

somehow found time to be an avid reader, occasionally reading a book a day; and

     WHEREAS, There is no doubt that Lou Mossor, a caring, dependable, and loyal woman,

left this world a far better place because of her life’s endeavors. Her generosity enriched the lives

of all who knew her and set a standard for excellence in altruistic service that is an inspiration to

us all; now, therefore be it

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

hereby expresses our deepest sympathies on the passing of Lourdes J. Mossor; 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 Howard Wayne Mossor, Jr., Kerry Louden, and

Claudia Bednarski.

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