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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 CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF LYNN A. DELGADO

     Introduced By: Senator Valarie J. Lawson

     Date Introduced: March 07, 2023

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

     WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of Lynn A.

Delgado of East Providence. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Mary Varela and

Joseph Varela; and

     WHEREAS, Mrs. Delgado was the devoted wife of Adrian Delgado. She was a hard-

working woman and respected professional who daily strove to provide for her family and loved

ones. For 45 years, she was the Chief of Data Management at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in

Providence. She was also very active in civic affairs and was a longtime member of the Cape

Verdean Progressive Center, and served as Chairman of the Board of Governors; and

     WHEREAS, In her free time, Mrs. Delgado was a passionate sports enthusiast. She was a

longtime member of the East Providence Volleyball League, a tenacious softball player and a

popular Little League coach. In her younger days, she had dreams of being a Roller Derby

competitor; and

     WHEREAS, Mrs. Delgado loved music and was always one of the first people on the

dance floor. She was a revered story teller and was appreciated for her great sense of humor and

ability to fill a room of people with laughter; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to her husband, Adrian, Mrs. Delgado leaves behind her

children, Adrian Delgado, Robert Delgado, and Sherita Delgado, her grandson Kyle Delgado and

great-grandson Harlem Delgado. She is also survived by her siblings, Mark Varela, Gary Varela,

Maryann Fonseca, Bernadette Varela, her uncle, Avelino Rose, and many in-laws, nephews,

cousins, and numerous friends, and was the sister of the late Steven Varela; now, therefore be it

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

condolences on the passing of Lynn A. Delgado; 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. Adrian Delgado and Family.

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