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This resolution expresses condolences on the passing of Michael Charles Gerhardt, a distinguished Rhode Island professional who had a notable career in healthcare administration and nonprofit leadership. The resolution highlights Gerhardt's impressive professional background, including graduating from Williams College and Harvard Business School, working as a Health Economist for the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, and serving as a Vice President and CEO at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island. It also emphasizes his significant community service, including serving on the Barrington and Warren Planning Boards and the Warren Land Trust, where he expanded the organization's scope. The resolution notes Gerhardt's personal life, mentioning his 40-year marriage to Doree Goodman, his two sons, two stepsons, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Additionally, the resolution formally extends condolences to his family and instructs the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies of the resolution to his wife and sons, serving as an official acknowledgment of Gerhardt's contributions and legacy.

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