The Rhode Island Senate has introduced a resolution, SR 2066, expressing deep condolences on the passing of MaryAnn Jolicoeur, a dedicated public servant and beloved family member. MaryAnn was the wife of the late Charles Jolicoeur for 37 years and served as the Public Housing Manager for the Woonsocket Housing Authority for 36 years, becoming the first female Housing Manager in Rhode Island. The resolution acknowledges her commitment to her tenants and the community, as well as her active participation in family life, including hobbies such as bird watching, gardening, and engagement in local politics.
The resolution highlights her contributions to her family, noting her role as a devoted mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren, and her close relationships with her sister and other family members. The Senate has authorized the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to her family, ensuring that her legacy and the Senate's condolences are formally communicated.
Introduced by Senators Murray and Thompson, the resolution was placed on the Senate Consent Calendar on January 12.