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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 NORMAN GEORGE

BESTOSO

     Introduced By: Representatives Abney, Carson, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, C Lima,
Filippi, and Fellela

     Date Introduced: June 22, 2022

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

George Bestoso, devoted husband of Heather for nearly twenty-five years, and the very proud and

loving father of his son, Norman Daniel, known as “ND”, and his daughter, Lilly; and

     WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of the City of Newport, Mr. Bestoso was the only son of

Norman Daniel and Clara Bestoso. He was a graduate of Rogers High School, during which time

he had worked as an apprentice electrician for his father at Bestoso and Butterton Electric Co.;

and

     WHEREAS, Continuing his education, Mr. Bestoso earned a Business Degree from

Bryant College, and shortly thereafter, was sworn in as a Newport Police Officer where he served

thirty years active duty. During his tenure on the force, he held multiple positions including,

patrol officer, juvenile detective, court officer, detective sergeant, press officer, and shift

commander among others, and had earned myriad professional and leadership certifications; and

     WHEREAS, Upon retiring from the Newport Police Department, Mr. Bestoso began the

second chapter of his career as a Planning and Budget Administrator for the Newport Police

Department, which he held until his passing; and

     WHEREAS, For Mr. Bestoso, family was always his number one joy, whether cheering

for his daughter beside the dugout, watching his son play high school golf, or going on family

vacations, he was always happiest when surrounded by those he loved; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Bestoso also enjoyed dining at Sardella’s and the Brick Alley Pub,

hosting friends at the Prairie Pub, and cheering for the University of Alabama…Roll Tide. In

addition, he had been a past member of Wanumetonomy Golf and Country Club, and a lifelong

member of Hazard’s Beach; and

     WHEREAS, Norman George Bestoso was blessed with family and friends who loved

him and a career serving the people of Newport for which he could be very proud, and he will be

dearly missed; now, therefore be it

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

expresses deepest sympathy on the passing of Norman George Bestoso; 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 Heather Bestoso and Family.

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