HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF LINDA ZANNI, the official text

H8409 2026 -- H 8409 ======== LC006254 ======== 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 LINDA ZANNI Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Slater, Chippendale, Solomon, Kennedy, Tanzi, Fogarty, Phillips, and Ajello Date Introduced: April 07, 2026 Referred To: House read and passed 1 WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this House has learned of the passing of Linda 2 Marie Zanni, whose life was defined by kindness, generosity, and the unconditional love she gave 3 so freely. Linda was the cherished mother of Kara Zanni Sides, and her husband, Adoniram 4 Sides; and 5 WHEREAS, A proud Rhode Islander, Linda was born and raised in Pawtucket and 6 maintained a lifelong connection to her roots. She embraced the traditions, culture, and simple 7 joys that make the Ocean State so special like endless beach days and a passion for seafood; and 8 WHEREAS, Linda made her home in Scituate for many years, where she fostered a 9 warm and welcoming environment, filling it with music, dancing, and cooking. She built a 10 vibrant life grounded in laughter and love; and 11 WHEREAS, Linda was widely known for her open heart and open door, offering 12 comfort, compassion, and a sense of belonging to many, becoming a trusted presence in the lives 13 of those around her, and leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her; and 14 WHEREAS, As the owner of a local dance studio, Linda devoted nearly two decades to 15 sharing her love of dance with her students, inspiring confidence, creativity, and self-expression; 16 and 17 WHEREAS, In her public service, Linda served the State of Rhode Island as a typist in 18 Legislative Council at the State House, where her kindness, gentle spirit, and warm demeanor 19 were deeply valued by her former colleagues; and 20 WHEREAS, She leaves behind her beloved nieces, Diana Beeley-Andrade, Maureen 1 Simpson, and Donna Gouveia, and her devoted companion, Dennis Kimball, as well as many 2 extended family members, friends, and former students who will long cherish her memory; and 3 WHEREAS, Linda Zanni s legacy is one of compassion, generosity, and unwavering 4 love, and her presence will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege to know her; now, 5 therefore be it 6 RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby 7 expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Linda Zanni and extends its sincere sympathy 8 to her family and loved ones; and be it further 9 RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 10 transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the family of Linda Zanni. ======== LC006254 ======== LC006254 - Page 2 of 2