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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

EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RHONDA ANN VESPIA

     Introduced By: Representatives Fogarty, McEntee, Tanzi, Craven, Shekarchi,
Blazejewski, Filippi, Hull, Noret, and Kazarian

     Date Introduced: February 03, 2022

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

Ann Vespia. She was born in Providence, the daughter of Vincent Vespia and Judith-Ann Vespia,

and was the devoted mother of Dylan Gershkoff, Tyler Gershkoff, and the late Chad O'Brien. She

is also survived by her sisters Renee Caouette and her husband, Ronald Caouette, Jr., and Robin

Vespia, her nephew, Dante Caouette, and her devoted companion, John Peterson; and

     WHEREAS, Ms. Vespia was a South Kingstown High School graduate, where she was a

star athlete and an All-State sprinter. She continued her education at the Ocean State Business

Institute, and after graduation worked as an Oral Surgeon's Assistant for many years; and

     WHEREAS, Ms. Vespia was an avid bodybuilder and a passionate supporter and

advocate of all-natural bodybuilding. She competed competitively in bodybuilding competitions

across New England, and received national recognition for her success and exploits; and

     WHEREAS, In her free time, Ms. Vespia enjoyed traveling, gardening, and had a general

love for all things related to the outdoors. Most important in her life were her family, loved ones

and many friends. She was beloved for her natural empathy and compassion for others, her wit,

and the immense love she gave to all those fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore be it

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

expresses its deepest condolences to the Vespia Family on the passing of Rhonda Ann Vespia;

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 Vincent and Judith-Ann Vespia, Dylan

Gershkoff, Tyler Gershkoff, and John Peterson.

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