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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 NANCY L. DERRIG

     Introduced By: Representatives Slater, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Batista, J Lombardi,
Hull, Ajello, Williams, Diaz, and Kislak

     Date Introduced: March 03, 2022

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

Nancy L. Derrig, former Superintendent of Parks for the City of Providence, and the devoted wife

of the late Richard Derrig for fifty-three years; and

     WHEREAS, Nancy Derrig was born in Newark, New Jersey, to the late Angelina

Albergato and Aniello Laudati. She attended Keene Teachers College before moving to

Providence with her husband as he pursued his doctorate degree at Brown University. After a

brief period teaching, Mrs. Derrig chose to be a stay-at-home mom for several years before re-

entering the workforce, serving in the Rhode Island Governor’s Energy Office, the Rhode Island

Attorney General’s Office, and as an Executive Director of Providence 350; and

     WHEREAS, Mrs. Derrig was named the Superintendent of Parks for Providence in 1985,

a position she held until 2003. Under her leadership, guidance and direction, sweeping changes

and improvements were made to the City’s parks and playgrounds, with numerous increased

recreational opportunities being created for Providence’s residents. She also revitalized Roger

Williams Park by increasing its community education outreach and introducing important

conservation plans. Her innovative ideas, tireless work ethic, and charismatic personality were

qualities that were appreciated and admired by all of her peers; and

     WHEREAS, Mrs. Derrig’s first priority in life was always her family. In addition, she

and her husband were avid travelers who loved exploring different places around the globe; and

     WHEREAS, Mrs. Derrig leaves behind her children, Matthew Richard Derrig, and Jill

Derrig Rossi and her husband, Peter. She also leaves behind her granddaughter, Tess Angela

Rossi, her brother, Niel Laudati and his wife, MaryAnn, and her many nieces and nephews,

Barbara Laudati Rose, Niel Laudati, Patricia Derrig Murphy, Donna Derrig Murphy, Robert

Derrig, Jean Derrig, Karen Derrig Swider and Michael Derrig. She was predeceased by her

nephew, Jason Derrig; 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 Nancy Derrig; 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 Matthew Richard Derrig and Jill Derrig Rossi.

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