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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

HONORING AND RECOGNIZING LT. KENNETH MARCOTTE, FIREFIGHTER GREGORY

FRANCIS, LT. RAYMOND GERVAIS AND FIREFIGHTER JOSHUA MCALLISTER FOR

THEIR TIMELY AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIONS BRINGING A NEW LIFE INTO THE

WORLD

     Introduced By: Representatives Noret, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, O'Brien, Casimiro,
Kazarian, Chippendale, Roberts, Nardone, and Casey

     Date Introduced: June 23, 2021

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, Being a firefighter is considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the

United States; It is also oftentimes, one of the most rewarding; and

     WHEREAS, A little before noontime, on Friday, June 18, 2021, members of the Central

Coventry Fire District, Lt. Kenneth Marcotte, Firefighter Gregory Francis, Lt. Raymond Gervais

and Firefighter Joshua McAllister, answered a call from a woman in active labor; and

     WHEREAS, Arriving on the scene, the firefighters and rescue personnel found the

woman on the second floor conscious, alert and oriented and about to have her fourth child. They

quickly carried her down to the waiting rescue, and departed for Kent County Hospital with Lt

Gervais from Engine 7 driving rescue and Firefighter McAllister joining Lt. Marcotte and

Firefighter Francis in monitoring her vitals and providing care for the woman; and

     WHEREAS, A short five minutes into the transport, it became apparent that the baby had

decided not to wait until they arrived at the hospital, and with the assistance of the crew lead by

Lt. Marcotte, a beautiful and perfectly healthy baby boy was born, and shortly thereafter, the

Rescue 7 team along with their patients, arrived at the Kent Hospital Emergency Department who

took over the care of both patients; and

     WHEREAS, Rhode Island's firefighters and rescue personnel are not men and women

merely worth knowing – they are people to admire, respect and honor who are deserving of our

gratitude, admiration, and recognition for augmenting our hopes and dreams for the security of

our homes, children, and loved ones; now, therefore be it

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

recognizes and honors Lt. Kenneth Marcotte, Firefighter Gregory Francis, Lt. Raymond Gervais

and Firefighter Joshua McAllister for their heroic and clear-headed actions. They are truly an

inspiration to us all and we extend best wishes for their future happiness, success, and good

health; 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 Lt. Kenneth Marcotte, Firefighter Gregory

Francis, Lt. Raymond Gervais and Firefighter Joshua McAllister.

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