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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

CONGRATULATING AND HONORING FRANK CARPANO ON HIS INDUCTION INTO

THE RHODE ISLAND RADIO AND TELEVISION HALL OF FAME

     Introduced By: Senators Ruggerio, Pearson, Goodwin, Felag, F. Lombardi, Britto,
LaMountain, Mack, Lombardo, and Lawson

     Date Introduced: January 10, 2023

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Radio and Television Hall of Fame annually recognizes

the leadership, dedication and achievements of longstanding on-air radio and television

contributors who have not only risen to the top of their careers, but have also earned distinction

and the respect of their peers and the citizens of Rhode Island; and

     WHEREAS, Frank Carpano’s love for sports broadcasting began in high school with his

dad driving him to and from his work at the local radio station. In 1980, he joined the staff at

NBC 10, and since 1984, has been the beloved sports director and primary sports anchor,

informing avid fans on Super Bowls, Stanley Cups, World Series championships, as well as local

college and high school sports, and Little League championships; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his time on the air at NBC, Mr. Carpano has also been a fill-in

sports anchor at WNBC-TV in New York City, served as play-by-play announcer for local

colleges and high schools games including Brown University football, Providence College

hockey and as the announcer at the Providence Dunkin & Donuts Center for PC’s basketball

games, and as a Championship Boxing ring announcer; and

     WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Carpano has been honored with

myriad accolades and tributes including being a two-time Olympic torch carrier and the recipient

of a New England Emmy for his series of reports on his preparation for the torch run. He has also

been a 12-time National Association of Sportscasters and Sportswriters “Sportscaster of the

Year”, and was inducted as a member of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences –

Boston/New England Chapter Silver Circle; and

     WHEREAS, Frank Carpano’s career is eminently deserving of the accolades and regard

he has been afforded and is worthy of our recognition and admiration; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby joins the family,

friends, and many fans in honoring Frank Carpano, on behalf of all Rhode Islanders, for his

eloquent and informative career and his 2022 induction into the Rhode Island Radio and

Television Hall of Fame; 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. Frank Carpano.

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