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SR 764

SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ELEANOR C. BOWERS

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lou DiPalma and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island Senate expresses deepest condolences to Eleanor C. Bowers' family and directs certified copies of the resolution to designated relatives.

03/13/2025 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 764

Summary: Senate Resolution SR 764 (Expressing Deepest Condolences on the Passing of Eleanor C. Bowers)

Overview

Senate Resolution 764 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Rhode Island Senate expressing deepest condolences to the family of Eleanor C. Bowers of Warwick. The measure recognizes her life, her family, and community involvement, and authorizes the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the resolution to designated family members.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally mourn the death of Eleanor C. Bowers and express the Senate’s sympathies to her family.
  • To acknowledge Bowers’ personal and family contributions, as well as her service as a member of the community.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution states the Senate’s deepest condolences to the Bowers family.
  • The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to transmit duly certified copies of the resolution to:
    • Kathleen Gould
    • Maureen Gallagher
    • Patricia Eddy
    • Susan Nolin
  • The document is a formal, non-budgetary, non-binding expression of sympathy and does not create or amend law or policy.

Background on Eleanor C. Bowers (as described in the resolution)

  • Lifelong Rhode Island connection: born in Providence; later resided in North Providence and Winthrop, Maine.
  • Family: beloved wife of the late George H. Bowers (married 58 years); mother and grandmother to Rhode Island Senate staffers Susan Nolin and Julio Cresci II; survived by children Kathleen Gould (with Ray), Maureen Gallagher (with Fred Stone), Patricia Eddy (with John), and Susan Nolin (with Richard); nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren are listed.
  • Career and community involvement:
    • Lead hostess for the former Turk’s Head Building Club, retiring in 1986.
    • In retirement, she made hats to donate to children in need.
    • Enjoyed bingo and spending time with family.
    • Member of the American Legion, Unit 40, in Winthrop, Maine.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Eleanor C. Bowers and her immediate family (children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren).
  • Rhode Island Senate staff mentioned as direct family connections (Susan Nolin and Julio Cresci II).
  • The general public of Rhode Island, as a ceremonial acknowledgment of a local resident’s life and contributions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: March 13, 2025.
  • Status: Senate read and passed on March 13, 2025.
  • Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration.
  • Final action: Expresses condolences and directs transmission of copies to named family members.

Impact and Context

  • This is a ceremonial, commemorative measure with no fiscal impact or policy change.
  • It serves as an official acknowledgment by the Rhode Island Senate of the life and community contributions of Eleanor C. Bowers and extends condolences to her family.

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

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