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S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N
EXTENDING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF CAROL A. BRIDEN
Introduced By: Senators Lawson, and Britto
Date Introduced: January 10, 2025
Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar
WHEREAS, This Senate was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Carol A. Briden, 1
a longtime resident of the East Side of Providence, and most recently at Eastgate Nursing & 2
Rehabilitation Center in the City of East Providence; and 3
WHEREAS, Ms. Briden was born in the City of Central Falls, a daughter of the late John 4
Curry and Lucille Heroux, step-daughter of the late Gerard Heroux, and the sister of Darlene 5
Rutland, Stephanie Curry, and Shannon McGrath; and 6
WHEREAS, A graduate of Brown University, Ms. Briden was an accomplished writer 7
and artist who enjoyed photography, painting, and being part of a local writer's group; and 8
WHEREAS, Ms. Briden doted on her family. She was the devoted mother of David 9
Briden and his wife, Valerie, and James Briden and his wife, Mary. She was also blessed with 10
five beautiful grandchildren, Shannon Briden, Rachel Briden, Hope Briden, Andrew Briden and 11
Tess Briden; and 12
WHEREAS, In addition to artistic endeavors, Ms. Briden loved going to Newport's 13
Second Beach and Jazz Festival, but always foremost in her heart was her time spent with her 14
family particularly at Saturday night dinners and days at Colt State Park with her beloved 15
grandchildren; and 16
WHEREAS, There is no doubt that Carol Briden a loving mother, grandmother, and 17
friend to many, left an indelible mark on the lives of those she knew and loved, and she is dearly 18
missed; now, therefore be it 19
RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby extends heartfelt 20
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condolences on the passing of Carol A. Briden; and be it further 1
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 2
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to David Briden and Family, and James Briden 3
and Family. 4
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