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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THEODORE WOODS

     Introduced By: Representatives Diaz, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Barros, Filippi, Hull,
Abney, Ranglin-Vassell, Biah, and Williams

     Date Introduced: May 11, 2021

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, Theodore "Ted" Woods, formerly of Providence, was the son of the late

Ethel Woods and Jesse Woods. He was the beloved husband of Constance Jones for fifty-six

years; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Woods grew up on Benefit Street on the East Side of Providence and

later on Federal Hill. He attended Providence Public Schools and graduated from Central High

School. He was a stellar and recognized youth athlete in the sports of baseball, basketball and

football; and

     WHEREAS, After High School, Mr. Woods enlisted in the United States Air Force for

three years and then re-enlisted in the United States Army for an additional three years. He was a

Vietnam War Veteran and served our nation with honor and distinction. After being honorably

discharged from the United States Army, Mr. Woods proceeded to work for the United States

Post Office, serving for twenty-eight years until his retirement in 1995; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Woods was a devoted volunteer throughout his life for many

organizations throughout the City of Providence. He served the City as a bus monitor, fundraiser

for youth sports and activities, as a coach, "Santa Claus", and a youth advocate and mentor. He

was a special part of the Bishop McVinney Elementary and Middle Schools, especially when his

daughters were students at the school; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Woods leaves behind a distinguished legacy as a coach of both boys

and girls basketball in several different leagues. He won his first Rhode Island State

Championship as a Boys Middle School Basketball Coach in the 1978-79 season. He also

received numerous awards and honors while serving as a coach, athletic director and volunteer;

and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Woods returned to public service when he was recruited by the City of

Providence to join the City's Recreation Department and lead their after-school programs. He

represented the City on numerous youth oriented boards and civic programs. He also served as

the Assistant Director of the Sackett Street Recreation Center and was heavily involved in the

"Kids Café" after school snack program. He also supported programs at many of the city's other

recreation centers; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Woods was a passionate lifetime sports fan who cherished being a

season ticket holder for his Providence College basketball and New England Patriots football.

Nothing made him happier than relaxing and watching ESPN. Mr. Woods was also a former

long-term member of the Prince Hall Masons in Providence; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his wife Constance, Mr. Woods leaves behind his daughters

Tracey Woods and Shelley Woods Whiting. He also leaves behind his son-in-law W. Bernard

Whiting, Jr., and his grandson Theodore B. Whiting. He is also survived by his brothers Maurice

Woods and Frank Woods, and embraced Dara Pincas and her sons Rennan and Mattan as bonus

children and grandchildren. He also leaves behind his goddaughters Dawn and Anchantee Lewis

and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends across the nation. Mr. Woods was preceded in

death by his siblings Elynor Adams, Barbara Clements, Patricia James, James Woods, and

Donald Clark; now, therefore be it

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

expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Theodore Woods; 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 Mrs. Constance Woods and Family.

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