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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

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE SANFORD

GORODETSKY

     Introduced By: Representatives Azzinaro, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale,
Kennedy, Costantino, Lima, Shallcross Smith, Ajello, and Fogarty

     Date Introduced: February 28, 2023

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

Honorable Sanford Gorodetsky of Warren, the beloved husband of Barbara Blossom for 42 years;

and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Gorodetsky was born in Providence, the son of the late Louis and Sally

Gorodetsky. He was a graduate of Classical High School, Providence College, and earned a J.D.

from Boston University Law School. Prior to embarking on his legal career, Mr. Gorodetsky

joined the United States Army and served our nation with honor in the Pacific Region; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Gorodetsky had a long and distinguished public service career. He

served with integrity as the Providence Director of Public Safety, as Chief Judge for the

Providence Municipal Court, and as a member of the Providence City Council; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Gorodetsky was a respected lawyer for 62 years and was professionally

recognized by the Rhode Island Bar Association. He was very active within the veterans’

community and served as the Commander of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA, Rhode Island

Chapter. He also served as a former Secretary for the Permanent Advisory Council of the House

Veterans’ Affairs Committee and was a member of the United Veterans Council, Disabled

American Veterans Chapter 15 in Bristol, and the World War II Monument Committee; and

     WHEREAS, In his free time, Mr. Gorodetsky was a talented singer, band musician, and

actor. He performed on both the stage and screen, earning many acting credits in both television

and film. He was admired within the artistic and professional communities for his professional

confidence and affable personality; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his wife, Barbara, Mr. Gorodetsky leaves behind his sons,

Evan Gorodetsky and Brian Gorodetsky, his stepchildren, Robin Blossom and Perry Blossom,

and his sister, Lenore Gorodetsky. He was previously married to the late Harriet Gorodetsky;

now, therefore be it

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

expresses its condolences on the passing of the Honorable Sanford Gorodetsky; 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 Barbara Blossom and Family.

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