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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2022

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE

PETER K. ROSEDALE

     Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Kennedy, Ajello, Edwards,
Casey, O'Brien, Bennett, Filippi, and J Lombardi

     Date Introduced: January 11, 2022

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

Honorable Peter K. Rosedale, devoted husband of Beverly Rosedale for fifty-two years, and the

loving father of Steven and his wife, the late Aileen Rosedale, Michael Rosedale, Nancy

Rosedale and her fiancé, Robson De Oliveria, Paul Rosedale, and Tom Rosedale and his wife,

Tiffany. He was also the very proud grandfather of William, Elora, Brooke, Lily and Avery, and

the companion of his beloved Siamese cats, Princess and Mitzie; and

     WHEREAS, Born as Klaus Rosenthal in Essen, Germany, Mr. Rosedale was the son of

the late Otto and Martha Rosedale. He immigrated to the United States with his family at the age

of seven during the height of the Great Depression and just before World War II. With

employment scarce, the family relocated from New York City to Providence; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Rosedale graduated from Hope High School, where he served as

President of the debating society and was one of two recipients of the Anthony Medal for writing

the best senior class essay. Continuing his education, he graduated from the College of General

Education and the School of Law at Boston University, and served with honor in the United

States Army; and

     WHEREAS, For more than forty years, Mr. Rosedale practiced law in the City of

Providence, was an active arbitrator in the public sector for the American Arbitration Association,

and performed thousands of civil wedding ceremonies; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his family and law practice, Mr. Rosedale was active in

Democratic politics, serving as a Rhode Island State Representative for ten years, and as a

member of the Providence City Council, the State Democratic Party Executive Committee, 9th

Ward Chairman, and Chair of the Representative and Senate District Committees; and

     WHEREAS, The Honorable Peter Rosedale also served as Judge of the Providence

Municipal Court, and was Chair of the Rhode Island Bar Association District Court Bench/Bar

Committee, and Chair of the Board of the former Cranston General Hospital and the Warwick

Board of Canvassers. He was a member of the Aurora Civic Association, and a Board member of

the former Temple Beth Israel, served as President of the former Roger Williams Lodge of B'nai

B'rith, and was the only Rhode Islander ever elected as national President of the then junior order

of B'nai B'rith; and

     WHEREAS, There is no doubt that the Honorable Peter Rosedale left this world a far

better place because of his life’s endeavors and accomplishments and he will be dearly missed.

May his memory be a blessing; now, therefore be it

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

extends deepest condolences on the passing of the Honorable Peter K. Rosedale; 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. Beverly Rosedale and Family.

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