State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
JOURNAL
-OF THE-
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY SESSION of the General Assembly begun and held at the State House in the City of Providence on Tuesday, the first day of January in the year of Our Lord two thousand and two.
Volume 129, No. 1 Tuesday, January 1, 2002 First Day
The House of Representatives meets at the State House in Providence, Tuesday, January 1, 2002, and is called to order at 4:05 o'clock P.M., by the Honorable John B. Harwood, Speaker.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present, by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

INVOCATION



The Honorable Speaker presents Reverend Bernard A. Healey, who delivers the Invocation and leads the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

(For Invocation, see Appendix, this Journal.)




APPROVAL OF RECORD


By unanimous consent, the House Journal of Thursday, June 28, 2001, is approved as printed.


NEW BUSINESS


Representatives Martineau and Watson introduce (02-H 6600) Joint Resolution of adjournment.

Representative Martineau requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Martineau, seconded by Representative Watson, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representatives Martineau and Watson introduce (02-H 6601) Joint Resolution of adjournment.

Representative Martineau requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Martineau, seconded by Representative Watson, and by unanimous consent, on a voice vote.

Representatives Sullivan, Coelho, Dennigan, Rose, Coogan and several other members of the House introduce (02-H 6602) House Resolution expressing condolences on the passing of Captain Alister McGregor.

Representative Sullivan requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

There is no objection.

Representative Sullivan discusses the Resolution.

Read and passed, on motion of Representative Sullivan, seconded by the entire House of Representatives, and by unanimous consent, on a rising vote.

WELCOME


Majority Leader Martineau and Minority Leader Watson welcome back and wish Happy New Year to all doormen, pages, staff, members of the Chambers, families, guests and the newest member, Representative Stella Brien.

ANNOUNCEMENT


Majority Leader Martineau announces session will reconvene tomorrow at 4:00 o'clock P.M.

GUESTS


Representative Pires welcomes to the House Chambers Representative Faria's guests, as follows: Robin Miguel, Alycia Pinto, Michael Pinto, Brenna Pinto, Virginia Faria, JoAnn Marino, Steven Marino, Steven Marino (infant), Dr. Albert Marino and Mrs. Albert Marino.

Also:

Representative Rabideau welcomes to the House Chambers as guests Beth Rabideau, Camryn Rabideau and Colby Rabideau.

Also:

Representative Carter welcomes to the House Chambers as guests John Henseler and Sean Henseler, U.S.N.

CONGRATULATIONS


Representative Smith congratulates Representative Moura and his wife Gina on the birth of their son and daughter Paul and Nina on October 10, 2001, and welcomes them to the House.

ADJOURNMENT REMARKS


Representative M. Anderson adjourns in memory of Shawn Nassaney.

(See Appendix of this Journal for poem written by Patrick Nassaney, father of Shawn.)


ADJOURNMENT


At 4:28 o'clock P.M. on motion of Representative Sullivan, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Captain Alister McGregor of the East Providence Police Department; on motion of Representative McNamara, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of William C. Bowling, Sr.; on motion of Representative M. Anderson, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Shawn Nassaney; on motion of Representative Story, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Dr. Richard Carleton; on motion of Representative Winfield, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Charles and Marjorie McCrudden; on motion of Representative Benson, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Arthur E. St. Sauveur; on motion of Representative Faria, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Derek Henriques; on motion of Representative San Bento, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Thomas S Sugrue; on motion of Representative Gorham, and as a further mark of respect to the memory of Kenneth J. Rock; seconded by Representative Watson, the House adjourns, on a unanimous rising vote.

LINDA McELROY
Recording Clerk

Appendix


INVOCATION

REVEREND BERNARD A. HEALEY
ASSISTANT PASTOR
ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH. PROVIDENCE


Almighty and eternal God.
You have revealed your glory to all nations
God of power and might, wisdom and justice,
Through you authority is rightly administered,
Laws are enacted, and judgment is decreed.
Assist with your spirit of counsel and fortitude The Leaders of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, That their
administration may be conducted in righteousness,
And be eminently useful to your people whom they serve. May they encourage due respect for virtue and honor. May they
exercise authority with justice and mercy. May they seek to restrain crime, vice and immortality,
Let the light of your divine wisdom Direct the deliberations of this august body And shine forth in all proceedings and laws
Framed for our rule and government. May they seek to preserve peace, promote happiness,
And continue to bring us the blessings of liberty and equality.
We pray for all the members of the legislature, for judges, elected officials
And all others who are entrusted to guard our political welfare.
May they be enabled by your powerful protection to discharge
Their duties with honesty and ability. May they seek the common good
and always hear the voice of the voiceless in our society.
With the dawn of a new millennium and the beginning of a new year
We ask your blessings upon all gathered here today. We pray to you, who are Lord and God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

Appendix


NEVER FORGET
BY PATRICK NASSANEY


Shawn;
Will I ever look at an open grassy field again and not see you running along its periphery Some day perhaps... but not now
Will I ever not see you in the loose athletic gait of a young man So me day perhaps... but not now
Will the lyrics of certain songs ever fail to bring tears Some day perhaps ... but not now
Will I ever stop desperately trying to feel your presence in all and anything you ever touched Some day perhaps ... but not now
Will I ever take a deep breath and smell the season and not well up over the fact that you can no longer do the same Some day perhaps ... but not now
Will I ever see a pretty young lady like your Lynn and not feel an unbearable loss Some day perhaps ... but not now
Will I ever stop looking for the third son's car arriving or leaving from a family gathering Some day perhaps... but not now
Will I ever stop miscounting places at the table Some day perhaps... but not now
Will I ever root for the Yanks or PC as feverishly as in your company Some day perhaps... but not now
Will basketball, baseball and football pickup games never seem to be always one man short Some day perhaps.. but not now
Will the best of good times ever not be dimmed Some day perhaps.. but not now
Will I ever feel again "not to worry, it's under control" Some day perhaps... but not now
Will you ever not be part of me Never

Love, Mom & Dad


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