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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

EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MR. FRANK R. BURSIE

     Introduced By: Senators Tikoian, and Euer

     Date Introduced: January 31, 2023

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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

R. Bursie of Smithfield. He was the beloved husband of Cathy Bursie for thirty-seven years; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Bursie was born in Providence, the son of the late Matteo and Millie

Bursie. He was a dedicated public servant who served as the Commissioner of Public Safety for

the Town of North Providence for many years, and was well known for his tireless work ethic and

abiding integrity. He was also a devoted husband and father who daily strove to provide for his

family and loved ones; and

     WHEREAS, In retirement, Mr. Bursie enjoyed working at the Crystal Lake Country Club

and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his wife, Cathy, Mr. Bursie leaves behind his sons, Sgt.

Brandon Bursie, N.P.P.D., and his wife, Fallon, and Brett Bursie and his wife, Stephanie. He also

leaves behind his granddaughter, Madelyn, and his expected granddaughter in May, Francesca,

his nephew, Donald, and his nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. He was the

brother of the late Janice Ruszkowski; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its deepest

condolences on the passing of Frank M. Bursie; 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 Mrs. Cathy Bursie and Family.

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