The House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island has introduced a resolution expressing deep condolences on the passing of the Honorable Helen Stasia Taylor, a former Warwick City Councilwoman and dedicated public servant. Helen was a beloved mother, grandmother, and partner, known for her strong family values and commitment to her community. She was a proud graduate of Warwick Veterans Memorial High School and the University of Rhode Island, and her early career included modeling for Seventeen Magazine, which inspired her involvement in organizing pageants. Throughout her life, she was an entrepreneur, founding several successful businesses, and was recognized for her contributions to civic life through her service on various boards and organizations.
Helen's political career included serving as a Warwick City Councilwoman from 2003 to 2010, where she focused on environmental and public health issues related to T.F. Green Airport. She was also active in the Democratic Party, serving as an honorary campaign manager and as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention in 2012. Despite her numerous professional achievements, Helen's greatest pride was her family, whom she supported and advocated for fiercely. The resolution honors her legacy of public service, entrepreneurship, and unwavering devotion to her family and community, and it directs the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies of the resolution to her family.