Condolences on the Passing of Patricia Allen

WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of Patricia Allen; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Allen was born in Woonsocket, the daughter of the late Johnie and Ulersee Allen; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Allen was a devoted mother who worked tirelessly to provide for her family and loved ones. She worked for many years as a social worker for Landmark Medical Center before retiring and later accepting a position to serve as a part-time social worker; and

WHEREAS, Patricia was an active member of St. James Baptist Church and the head of its Flower Guild. She also served as a member of the Church’s Health Committee, Finance Committee, and was also an active coordinator with the Landmark Cancer Center Survivorship Committee; and

WHEREAS, In her free time, Patricia enjoyed exercising, travelling, and shopping, but always most important in her life, was her family and loved ones and her many friends; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Allen is survived by her daughter, Ambrea Allen, her sister, Linda Farrow, her nephew, who she raised as a son, Jamiel Allen, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Patricia Allen was preceded in death by her brother Clemon Allen and Goddaughter Erica Gray; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its deepest condolences to the Allen Family on the passing of Patricia Allen; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Allen Family.