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H8259 2026 -- H 8259 ======== LC006091 ======== STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF FRANCISCO J. BATISTA Introduced By: Representatives Batista, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Diaz, Place, Shanley, Phillips, Fellela, Ajello, and Ackerman Date Introduced: March 10, 2026 Referred To: House read and passed 1 WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this House has learned of the passing of 2 Francisco J. “El Grande” Batista. Mr. Batista was the beloved husband of the late Sylvia Batista; 3 and 4 WHEREAS, Francisco was born in the Dominican Republic, the son of the late Francisco 5 Antonio Batista Beato and Josefina Mendez. Mr. Batista was a successful Realtor with 6 International Real Estate for many years, and worked tirelessly to provide for his family and 7 loved ones. He was known for his warmth, generosity, and devotion to family and will be sorely 8 missed by all who knew and loved him. His memory will forever remain in the hearts of his 9 family and his many friends; and 10 WHEREAS, Francisco leaves behind his beloved children, including our friend and 11 colleague, the Honorable Jose F. Batista, Lessett Batista, Chantel Batista, Thalia Batista, Cisco 12 Batista, and Jose A. Perez. Mr. Batista was the loving companion of Jacqueline Perez for 37 13 years. Mr. Batista was also the brother of Reynaldo Batista, Adriana Mendez, Francisca Batista, 14 Franklin Batista, Fidel Mendez, Marino Mendez, Domenica Santa, Apolinar Mendez, and the late 15 Antonia Batista; now, therefore be it 16 RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby 17 expresses its deepest condolences to the Batista Family on the passing of Francisco J. Batista; and 18 be it further 1 RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 2 transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the family of Francisco J. Batista. ======== LC006091 ======== LC006091 - Page 2 of 2
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