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RI H5151

RI H5151
HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF WARREN D. COLE


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Introduced
01/23/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
01/23/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/23/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of Warren D. Cole

AI Summary

This resolution expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' deepest condolences on the passing of Warren D. Cole, a hard-working man who had a distinguished career as a rigger at General Dynamics Electric Boat and Offshore Oil Rig Western Oceanic Shell Oil. The resolution highlights Cole's community involvement, including membership in the RI Greyhound Owner's Association, Pawtuxet Athletic Club, and East Greenwich Fireman's Association, and notes his notable achievement of winning the 1990 Topsfield Fair Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off with a 920-pound pumpkin named "Big Wally". The document also recognizes Cole's military service in the United States Army, his active membership in the Asbury United Methodist Church, and his tradition of playing "Taps" at veteran burials. The resolution acknowledges Cole's surviving family members, including his sister Nancy Marion, niece Kate Andrew, nephew Eric Brown, stepdaughter Anastacia Conti, and various step-grandchildren. Ultimately, the resolution formally expresses condolences and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to Lori Brierly and Nancy Marion.

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

House read and passed (on 01/23/2025)

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