HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF HUDSON O'LOUGHLIN AND ELISABETH O'LOUGHLIN

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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 DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF HUDSON O'LOUGHLIN
AND ELISABETH O'LOUGHLIN

Introduced By:
Representatives Alzate, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Stewart,
McGaw, Kennedy, Ajello, Fellela, and Shallcross Smith

Date Introduced:
March 05, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, It is with profound sorrow that the members of the House of Representatives
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pause to honor the lives and memories of Hudson O’Loughlin and Elisabeth O’Loughlin, whose
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passing has brought immeasurable grief to their family, friends, and all who knew and loved
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them; and
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WHEREAS, Hudson O’Loughlin, just six years old, tragically lost his life on January 17,
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2026, in San Diego, California, while enjoying an afternoon bicycle ride with his family—an
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activity that every child should be able to experience safely and freely; and
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WHEREAS, Hudson’s life, though far too brief, was filled with extraordinary depth,
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curiosity, and joy. He possessed a boundless love of the outdoors and a wide-eyed wonder for the
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world around him. He noticed the small details of life—the earth beneath his feet, the beauty in
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simple moments—and reminded those around him to slow down, to appreciate, and to live with
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kindness and intention; and
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WHEREAS, Though his family made their home in California, they maintained deep
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roots in Rhode Island, and Hudson’s memory resonates strongly within this state. His tragic and
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preventable death underscores the urgent and ongoing responsibility we share to ensure safer
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streets, stronger protections for children and families, and communities where every person may
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move about safely and with dignity; and
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WHEREAS, In the midst of their grief, Hudson’s family has spoken of his immeasurable
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impact, noting that his lessons of curiosity, compassion, and appreciation for life endure in the

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hearts of all who knew him; and
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WHEREAS, In a heartbreaking turn of events, the O’Loughlin family endured a second
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profound loss just ten days later with the passing of Elisabeth O’Loughlin on January 27, 2026, at
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the age of eighty-four; and
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WHEREAS, Born in Wiesbaden, Germany, Elisabeth O’Loughlin crossed an ocean and
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ultimately made Rhode Island her home for nearly fifty years, embracing the Ocean State and
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building a life rooted in family, resilience, and devotion; and
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WHEREAS, A woman of independence and determination, Elisabeth was an avid rider of
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the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, maintaining her autonomy as she traveled across the
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state to visit her cherished grandchildren, attend to daily errands, and remain actively engaged in
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the life of her community; and
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WHEREAS, Above all else, Elisabeth found her greatest joy in her family. She
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celebrated every milestone of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, nurturing a
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legacy defined by generosity, compassion, quiet strength, and unwavering love. Those who knew
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her remember her gentle spirit, her comforting presence, and her remarkable ability to make each
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person feel valued and deeply loved; and
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WHEREAS, The lives of Hudson and Elisabeth, though separated by generations, were
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united by the bonds of family and by the values they embodied—curiosity, resilience,
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independence, and enduring love; 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 to the O’Loughlin family on the passing of Hudson O’Loughlin
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and Elisabeth O’Loughlin; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That in honoring their memories, this House recommits itself to building
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safer streets for our children, accessible and reliable public transportation for our seniors, and
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stronger, more compassionate communities for all Rhode Islanders; 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 duly certified copies of this resolution to Nicole O’Loughlin and Family.
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