HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RAYMOND J. TURBITT

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RAYMOND J. TURBITT

Introduced By:
Representatives McNamara, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale,
Kennedy, Tanzi, Shallcross Smith, Bennett, Ajello, and Hopkins

Date Introduced:
January 29, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this House has learned of the passing of
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Raymond J. Turbitt of Warwick and New Port Richey, Florida. Mr. Turbitt was the beloved
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husband of Judith "Sharon" Turbitt for 52 years; and
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WHEREAS, Raymond J. Turbitt was born in 1944, in Providence, the son of John and
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Mary Turbitt. Mr. Turbitt was a distinguished educator who taught mathematics in the Warwick
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Public Schools and Bryant University for many years. Raymond made a positive impact on the
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lives of countless students; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Turbitt was also a member of the Rhode Island Marine Archaeology
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Project (RIMAP), and participated in the ten-year search for the HMS Gaspee. Mr. Turbitt’s
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ability to triangulate submerged artifacts and use geometry to expedite site mapping always
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amazed his colleagues. Raymond was a lifelong member of the Gaspee Home-Owners
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Association, and never missed a Gaspee Days Parade; and
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WHEREAS, In his free time, Mr. Turbitt enjoyed coaching Little League baseball and
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basketball. Raymond also loved spending time in the outdoors kayaking, biking, swimming and at
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the beach. He also enjoyed spending quality time with his family and friends, especially during
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Trivia Nights; and
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WHEREAS, Raymond Turbitt is survived by his wife, Judith "Sharon" Turbitt, his family
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and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Turbitt, his sons,
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Michael and Brian Turbitt, and his sister, Carol Colbert; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

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expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Raymond J. Turbitt; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Judith "Sharon" Turbitt and Family.
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