Life and Extending Deepest Condolences on the Passing of Carrigan Mccorrie-Raine Nelson

WHEREAS, It is with sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of Carrigan McCorrie-Raine Nelson, the beloved daughter of Tammy and Paul Nelson, a devoted sister, niece and cousin, and a fierce supporter of myriad charitable causes and childhood cancer awareness; and

WHEREAS, Carrigan courageously fought a seven-year battle with Osteosarcoma, which for some people, may well have limited their joy for life or their ambitions, but not so for Carrigan. With a strength that belied her youth, and the optimism of a pure heart, she fought her cancer the same way she lived her life, with gusto, positivity, and courage; and

WHEREAS, A truly gifted musician, Carrigan attended the Bristol Music Academy, where she studied voice, piano, and music, and in 2019, she graduated from the MMVS Contemporary Recording Artists Program; and

WHEREAS, Never holding back on her goals, Carrigan employed her musical talents, volunteering and performing at many local and national venues, entertaining and supporting altruistic endeavors and awareness for childhood cancers; and

WHEREAS, During her all too short time on this earth, Carrigan had earned a blackbelt and was a gold medalist in Taekwondo, and was honored with a panoply of distinctions including, singing the National Anthem for the Boston Red Sox Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon, Beach Idol Winner, Celebration of Music Producer's Choice Winner, Newport NAACP Role Model of the Year, Newport Daily News Youth Leader Award, RI's Honorary Miss Outstanding Teen, and the 20 RI Communities Choice "Person of the Year” Award, to name but a few of her outstanding achievements; and

WHEREAS, In 2025, Carrigan was recognized with the 20 RI Communities Choice "Person of the Year” Award, and her hometown and the State Legislature proclaimed, “Cancer Warrior Day” and “Carrigan Nelson Day” in her honor; and

WHEREAS, In addition to her parents and brother, Carrigan leaves behind her musical partner, Steve Rodrigues, Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Rodney, her cousin, Warren Moniz, and her extended family, Mr. Toffee and Malibu, her loving dachshunds, her partner and childhood friend, Aidan McDonald, her dear friends, Hannah Nasser, Deaven Piermont, Madison Quinn, Shelby Matthews, Mary Jane (MJ) Milici, and countless close friends, chosen family, and a legion of admirers; and

WHEREAS, Carrigan’s talents were abundant, her warm and caring demeanor made her a joy to be around, and her determination in the face of adversity was inspirational. She enriched the lives of all who knew her and she is dearly missed; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses deepest sympathy on the passing of Carrigan McCorrie-Raine Nelson; 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 Tammy and Paul Nelson.