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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 DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF DOROTHY SHIRLEY

KRAUSS LICHT

     Introduced By: Representatives Kislak, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Corvese,
McNamara, Ackerman, Ajello, McGaw, and Fellela

     Date Introduced: May 04, 2023

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

Licht, beloved and devoted wife of the late former Governor Frank Licht for forty-seven years;

and

     WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of the City of Providence, Dotty, as she was

affectionately known by family and friends, was the daughter of Ralph and Bessie Krauss, and

the mother of three daughters, Carol Kanin and her husband, Dennis, Judy Licht and her husband,

Richard Tempchin, and the late Beth Laramee; and

     WHEREAS, Mrs. Licht was 101 at her passing which had given her the time to enjoy the

births of her eight grandchildren, Jeffrey Laramee, Lesley McClellan and her husband Michael,

Zachary Kanin and his wife Christina Angelides, Jonah Kanin and his wife Michelle Shwarzstein,

Franklin Kanin and his partner Lauren Biwer, Marlene Tempchin, Jacob Tempchin and his wife,

Hayley Brooks and Adam Tempchin, and her five great-grandchildren, Elodie, Max, Sammy, Zoe

and Ari; and

     WHEREAS, A devoted and supportive wife throughout her husband’s political career,

Mrs. Licht was an encouraging helpmate and trustworthy advisor throughout the years her

husband served as a State Senator, a Superior Court Judge, and in her role as First Lady during

his years as Governor, and had served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. After

his passing, she started the Licht Lecture Series at Brown University in his honor; and

     WHEREAS, Mrs. Licht’s dedicated efforts with the Rhode Island Community Food

Bank, where she served as a Board member, Honorary Board member, and a loyal donor, were

wholeheartedly commendable, but were only a small portion of a life that included a panoply of

community endeavors. Her benevolence also included involvement with the Rhode Island State

Council on the Arts, RISD, the New England Foundation for the Arts, and the Rhode Island

Philharmonic; and

     WHEREAS, Multi-faceted, Mrs. Licht was first and foremost devoted to her family and

her altruistic endeavors. She was also a bright no-nonsense woman who had graduated from

Wellesley College, was a fabulous pie and blintz maker, and was passionate about the news from

any and every source; and

     WHEREAS, Dorothy Licht possessed a sincere sense of empathy for the plight of

vulnerable neighbors and Rhode Islanders, and her generosity, and warm and funny personality

enriched the lives of all who knew her and set a standard for philanthropy that is an inspiration to

us all; now, therefore be it

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

extends deepest condolences on the passing of Dorothy Licht. May her memory be a blessing;

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 to Carol Kanin and Family, and Judy Licht and

Family.

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