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S TATE OF RHODE IS LAND
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
CONGRATULATING AND HONORING FRANK CARPA NO ON HIS INDUCTION INTO
THE RHODE ISLAND RAD IO AND TELEVISION HALL OF FAME
Introduced By: Senators Ruggerio, Pearson, Goodwin, Felag, F Lombardi, Brito,
LaMountain, Mack, Lombardo, and Lawson
Date Introduced: January 10, 2023
Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Radio and Television Hall of Fame annually recognizes 1
the leadership, dedication and achievements of longstanding on-air radio and television 2
contributors who have not only risen to the top of their careers, but have also earned distinction 3
and the respect of their peers and the citizens of Rhode Island; and 4
WHEREAS, Frank Carpano’s love for sports broadcasting began in high school with his 5
dad driving him to and from his work at the local radio station. In 1980, he joined the staff at 6
NBC 10, and since 1984, has been the beloved sports director and primary sports anchor, 7
informing avid fans on Super Bowls, Stanley Cups, World Series championships, as well as local 8
college and high school sports, and Little League championships; and 9
WHEREAS, In addition to his time on the air at NBC, Mr. Carpano has also been a fill-in 10
sports anchor at WNBC-TV in New York City, served as play-by-play announcer for local 11
colleges and high schools games including Brown University football, Providence College 12
hockey and as the announcer at the Providence Dunkin & Donuts Center for PC’s basketball 13
games, and as a Championship Boxing ring announcer; and 14
WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Carpano has been honored with 15
myriad accolades and tributes including being a two-time Olympic torch carrier and the recipient 16
of a New England Emmy for his series of reports on his preparation for the torch run. He has also 17
been a 12-time National Association of Sportscasters and Sportswriters “Sportscaster of the 18
Year”, and was inducted as a member of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences – 19
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Boston/New England Chapter Silver Circle; and 1
WHEREAS, Frank Carpano’s career is eminently deserving of the accolades and regard 2
he has been afforded and is worthy of our recognition and admiration; now, therefore be it 3
RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby joins the family, 4
friends, and many fans in honoring Frank Carpano, on behalf of all Rhode Islanders, for his 5
eloquent and informative career and his 2022 induction into the Rhode Island Radio and 6
Television Hall of Fame; and be it further 7
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 8
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mr. Frank Carpano. 9
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