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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 SAMUEL C. KINDER

     Introduced By: Representatives Donovan, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Speakman,
Shallcross Smith, and Ranglin-Vassell

     Date Introduced: June 01, 2021

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

Samuel Kinder of Bristol, the beloved husband of Janice Kinder, and the son of the late Joseph

and Shirley Kinder; and

     WHEREAS, Samuel Kinder was a graduate of Providence Country Day and the

University of Rhode Island where he was a founding member of the URI Rowing Team.

Throughout his life he was a passionate supporter of both institutions; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Kinder was a hardworking man of integrity who was the third

generation owner of Samuel Kinder and Brother Landscaping of Bristol. He successfully

expanded and enhanced the family business by adding an extensive nursery and brought a touch

of artistry to the landscaping profession; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Kinder was a very active member of his community. He served on the

Board of Linden Place and was a Tree Warden for the Town of Bristol for decades. He also

performed in several local Gilbert and Sullivan operettas as the Baritone lead. He was recognized

and honored for his community service by the East Bay Association for the Arts, the Narragansett

Electric Company, and Blithewold Arboretum; and

     WHEREAS, In his free time, Mr. Kinder, like a true Bristolian, enjoyed sailing, fishing,

4th of July celebrations, and fish house punch. The most important thing in his life was his family

and he always cherished the time he spent with his loved ones; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his wife, Mr. Kinder leaves behind his children, Elizabeth

Kinder and her husband, Zura Grdzelishvili, Charlotte Ricci and her husband, Ben Ricci, and

James Kinder, and his granddaughter, Elena Ricci. He also leaves behind his brother, Peter

Kinder, and was the brother of the late Karen Borchert, Joseph Kinder, Jr., and Harriet Kinder. He

is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins; now, therefore be it

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

expresses its deepest condolences to the Kinder Family on the passing of Samuel C. Kinder; 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. Janice Kinder and Family.

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