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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
EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE P ASSING OF LYNN A. DELGADO
Introduced By: Senator Valarie J. Lawson
Date Introduced: March 07, 2023
Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar
WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of Lynn A. 1
Delgado of East Providence. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Mary Varela and 2
Joseph Varela; and 3
WHEREAS, Mrs. Delgado was the devoted wife of Adrian Delgado. She was a hard-4
working woman and respected professional who daily strove to provide for her family and loved 5
ones. For 45 years, she was the Chief of Data Management at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in 6
Providence. She was also very active in civic affairs and was a longtime member of the Cape 7
Verdean Progressive Center, and served as Chairman of the Board of Governors; and 8
WHEREAS, In her free time, Mrs. Delgado was a passionate sports enthusiast. She was a 9
longtime member of the East Providence Volleyball League, a tenacious softball player and a 10
popular Little League coach. In her younger days, she had dreams of being a Roller Derby 11
competitor; and 12
WHEREAS, Mrs. Delgado loved music and was always one of the first people on the 13
dance floor. She was a revered story teller and was appreciated for her great sense of humor and 14
ability to fill a room of people with laughter; and 15
WHEREAS, In addition to her husband, Adrian, Mrs. Delgado leaves behind her 16
children, Adrian Delgado, Robert Delgado, and Sherita Delgado, her grandson Kyle Delgado and 17
great-grandson Harlem Delgado. She is also survived by her siblings, Mark Varela, Gary Varela, 18
Maryann Fonseca, Bernadette Varela, her uncle, Avelino Rose, and many in-laws, nephews, 19
cousins, and numerous friends, and was the sister of the late Steven Varela; now, therefore be it 20
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RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its 1
condolences on the passing of Lynn A. Delgado; and be it further 2
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 3
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mr. Adrian Delgado and Family. 4
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