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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF LOUIS ESCOBAR

     Introduced By: Representatives Cortvriend, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, McGaw, Donovan,
Edwards, Diaz, Tanzi, Chippendale, and Kennedy

     Date Introduced: January 11, 2023

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

Escobar, the husband of Jane Escobar, and the father of Lori Clarke and her husband, William,

Michael Escobar, and Lisa Hertzog and her husband, Kevin. He is also survived by his former

wife, Lorraine Hall, his grandchildren, Jason and Tyler Escobar, Jenna Clarke, Conner and

Tanner Hertzog, and his great-grandson, Dylan Escobar; and

     WHEREAS, Louis Escobar was the son of the late Antone and Mary Escobar, the brother

of Antone Escobar, Manny Escobar, Mary Silveria and Josephine Vierra, and the uncle of many

nieces and nephews, and their children; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Escobar had lived his entire lifetime on the Escobar Farm in

Portsmouth. He was passionate about farming, open space, and working the land, and was proud

of leaving a legacy through the Aquidneck Land Trust, that both preserved the land he loved and

contributed to the character of Portsmouth; and

     WHEREAS, Explaining how the milk industry ran and teaching the public about farming

and feed production by giving tours to anyone who would come by the farm were weekly events

for Mr. Escobar who also promoted agriculture by working at the local, state and federal levels,

and a tragic tractor accident that left him a functioning quadriplegic did not dampen his sense of

humor or his dedication to overseeing the farm; and

     WHEREAS, On the State level, Mr. Escobar served as President and was a founding

member of Rhody Fresh, a member of the Agrimark/Cabot co-op, and a recipient of multiple

awards and recognitions. He was well known for hosting Portsmouth’s 4th of July fireworks over

the cow pastures and bringing calves to local events; and

     WHEREAS, Louis Escobar, who was fondly referred to as “Mr. Portsmouth” was a

family man, friend and mentor to many, and he will be long remembered and dearly missed; now,

therefore be it

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

extends deepest condolences on the passing of Louis Escobar; 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 Jane Escobar and Family.

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