The resolution celebrates Patrice Wood's remarkable 45-year career as a journalist at WJAR NBC 10, marking her as the longest-serving female newscaster in Rhode Island history. Born in Rockford, Ohio, she graduated from Bowling Green State University and began her journalism journey at WDHO-TV in Toledo. Since joining WJAR in 1980, Wood has earned a reputation for her dedication to factual reporting and her ability to engage with diverse perspectives. Over the years, she has anchored multiple newscasts and conducted notable interviews with prominent figures, contributing significantly to the station's success.

In addition to her anchoring duties, Wood has made a profound impact through her role as an education reporter, particularly with her "Tuesday’s Child" segments that have successfully matched many children in state care with adoptive families. Her exemplary work has garnered numerous accolades, including induction into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame and the Rhode Island Radio and Television Hall of Fame, as well as the Silver Circle Award and the Congressional Angels in Adoption Award. The resolution expresses gratitude for her professionalism and advocacy, and it directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy to her in recognition of her contributions to journalism and child welfare in Rhode Island.