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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 REVEREND MOTHER

DIANA "RED DOE" SPEARS MARS

     Introduced By: Representatives Spears, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Ajello,
McGaw, Fellela, Tanzi, and Cortvriend

     Date Introduced: May 04, 2023

     Referred To: House read and passed

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

Spears Mars, and the beloved life partner and wife of David Mars, Sr. for sixty-five years, and the

cherished mother of India "Misty," Tawny, David "Jeff," and Heather Angel; and

     WHEREAS, Born in Westerly, Diana Spears was the daughter of the late Russell and

Grace Spears, and the oldest of twelve siblings, including the late Russell Jr., Holly, Robin,

Lance, Starr, Craig, Forest, Melody, Lake, Autumn, and Sky; and

     WHEREAS, Mrs. Mars lived her life on the Indigenous homelands of her people, the

Narragansett. She had been employed in the Admissions Office of URI for twenty years and

served her community as a beloved minister/Pawwaw of the Gospel and educator at Narragansett

Indian Church; and

     WHEREAS, A spiritual leader who embodied the "Fruit of the Spirit", Mrs. Mars lived

her life bestowing love and beauty on all who knew her, and especially to her cherished family.

Her lively personality created and nurtured a marriage that flourished, and a home that was

welcoming and filled with nieces and nephews, cousins, and interesting friends; and

     WHEREAS, Always benevolent and exuding love, Mrs. Mars possessed a great wit and

humor, and exemplified grace, panache, and unique style and fashion sense. She loved the arts,

and was a skilled songstress, gifted orator, gardener, and writer; and

     WHEREAS, Diana Mars led a glorious life, and blessed with the total love and support of

her family, she embraced each and every day fully and joyfully; now, therefore be it

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

offers heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Diana Spears Mars; 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 David K. Mars Sr. and Family.

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