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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 JEREMY POMFRET

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Noret, Serpa, Nardone, Shekarchi, Blazejewski,
Roberts, Shallcross Smith, Solomon, Ajello, and Fellela

     Date Introduced: June 02, 2022

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

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Pomfret, the loving husband of Kerry Pomfret for twelve years; and

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     WHEREAS, Jeremy Pomfret was born in Woonsocket, a son of Elizabeth Pomfret and

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the late Robert Pomfret. He was a beloved “people person” who naturally excelled in his sales

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position with Rhode Island Novelty for twenty-one years. He was widely admired for his tireless

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work ethic, and business acumen. He always provided his customers with superior service and

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maintained long-term relationships with many of his customers; and

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     WHEREAS, Mr. Pomfret had many hobbies and interests. In his free time, he was an

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avid outdoorsman who enjoyed boating, spending time at the beach, and spending his days off

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relaxing at Johnson’s Pond and going on vacations with his family. He was also a longtime and

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passionate fan of the Boston Bruins. His family, friends and colleagues always enjoyed his sense

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of humor and willingness to have a good time; and

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     WHEREAS, In addition to his wife Kerry, Mr. Pomfret leaves behind his son, Jackson

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Pomfret, and his siblings, Matthew Pomfret, Beth Ann Platt and her husband, Michael, Brian

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Pomfret and his wife, Cheryl, Peter Pomfret and his wife, Melissa, and John Pomfret and his

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spouse, Joey. He was the brother of the late Robert Pomfret. He was the son-in-law to Gary

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Perschau, and the late Janet Perschau, and was the brother-in-law to Kim Perschau. He was the

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uncle to many nieces, nephews and also leaves behind many friends; now, therefore be it

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

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expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Jeremy Pomfret; and be it further

 

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Kerry Pomfret and Family.

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