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SR 3273

SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MARY LOU DI PADUA

2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Burke and 3 co-sponsors

The resolution is a ceremonial tribute recognizing Mary Lou Di Padua’s life, character, and community contributions.

05/12/2026 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 3273

Summary of SR 3273 (Rhode Island, 2026)

Purpose and intent

  • SR 3273 is a Senate Resolution expressing condolences on the passing of Mary Lou Di Padua of Coventry, Rhode Island.
  • The resolution serves as a formal, ceremonial tribute from the Rhode Island Senate to honor her life, family, faith, and community contributions.

Key provisions and changes

  • Declares the Senate’s deep sadness at her death and acknowledges her nearly sixty-three years of marriage to Robert A. Di Padua.
  • Recognizes Mary Lou Di Padua’s family ties, including her parents, siblings, children, grandchildren, and son-in-law/daughter-in-law (specifically noting Lt. John J. Sinotte as her late son-in-law).
  • Highlights her personal background: education at St. Michael’s School and St. Mary’s Bay View Academy (class of 1960), leadership roles in school (class president, yearbook editor) and her professional work (George G. Metcalf Advertising Agency; Greater Providence Deposit and Trust as Director of Teller Training and Operations).
  • Notes her involvement in the family business as Vice President of Lou’s World of Golf, Inc., with her husband for more than five decades.
  • Affirms her character (faith, kindness, grace) and her impact on family and community.
  • Commands the Secretary of State to transmit duly certified copies of the resolution to Mary Lou Di Padua’s family.

Who or what would be affected

  • This is a ceremonial legislative action affecting the state’s official record and the family of Mary Lou Di Padua. No regulatory changes, funding allocations, or policy shifts are involved.
  • The primary “beneficiaries” are Mary Lou Di Padua’s family and the broader Rhode Island community that recognizes and honors her legacy.

Procedural and timeline details

  • Introduced by Senators Raptakis and Dimitri.
  • Date of introduction: May 8, 2026.
  • Referred to and placed on the Senate Consent Calendar on May 12, 2026.
  • Action is purely commemorative; no enactment or budgetary provisions are included.

Additional context

  • Co-sponsors: Senator Andrew Dimitri (additional sponsor) and Senator Lou Raptakis.
  • The resolution culminates with a directive to the Secretary of State to deliver certified copies to the family.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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