Bill > H6051

This resolution honors the life and legacy of Armand M. LaMontagne, a renowned artist and sculptor from Rhode Island, by expressing the Rhode Island House of Representatives' deepest condolences upon his passing. The resolution highlights LaMontagne's remarkable artistic career, noting his life-sized wood and bronze sculptures of famous sports figures and historical personalities, including Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Larry Bird, Bobby Orr, and General George S. Patton, which have been displayed in prestigious venues like the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Patton Museum. It also celebrates his numerous honors, such as being a charter member of the Pawtucket Hall of Fame, receiving an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts from Rhode Island College, and being inducted into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame. The resolution acknowledges LaMontagne's personal life, mentioning his wife Lorraine, daughter Lisa, and siblings, and officially directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to his family as a formal expression of sympathy and recognition of his significant contributions to art and sports commemoration.

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