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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

HONORING STEVEN CONTENTE, BRISTOL TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, ON BEING

NAMED THE CHIEF MARSHAL OF THE 2023 BRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY

CELEBRATION

     Introduced By: Representatives Donovan, Speakman, Shekarchi, Blazejewski,
Chippendale, Fellela, O'Brien, Tanzi, Ajello, and Shallcross Smith

     Date Introduced: June 13, 2023

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, The Bristol, Fourth of July Celebration was founded in 1785, and is the

oldest such celebration in the United States; and

     WHEREAS, Beginning in 1826, Chief Marshals have been chosen annually. This high

honor has always been bestowed on Bristol residents who have given their time in service to the

community. It is therefore fitting that Steven Contente has been chosen as the 238th Chief

Marshall of the Bristol 4th of July celebrations; and

     WHEREAS, Steven Contente, the current Town Administrator in Bristol, was born and

raised in Bristol, one of four brothers born to Barbara and Leo Contente, Sr. A hard worker all of

his life, Mr. Contente worked as a carpenter, quahogger, fireman and seasonal DEM employee

before finding his true calling as a police officer; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Contente joined the Bristol Police Department and during his

distinguished twenty-year career was widely admired and respected by his peers and superiors for

his tireless work ethic, deep love for his community, and the great instincts and acumen he

exhibited while conducting his duties. Thanks to these qualities and his superb leadership skills,

he rose to the rank of Deputy Chief before retiring; and

     WHEREAS, After retiring from the Bristol Police Department, Mr. Contente worked in

construction for a while before deciding in 2016 to run for Town Administrator, an election he

won. He has earned wide praise during his tenure as Bristol Town Administrator, particularly for

working well with others and for being "open and willing to learn from those around him"; and

     WHEREAS, First and foremost in Mr. Contente’s life has always been his family. He is

the beloved husband of Kristen and devoted father of Alaina, Levi and Matthew; now, therefore

be it

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

congratulates Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente on being named Chief Marshal of the

2023 Bristol, Rhode Island, Fourth of July Celebration; 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 Mr. Steven Contente, Bristol Town

Administrator.

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