SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF FRANCISCO J. BATISTA

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

Introduced By:
Senators Quezada, Felag, Burke, Rogers, Vargas, Britto, Acosta,
Murray, Raptakis, and Appollonio

Date Introduced:
March 12, 2026

Referred To:
Recommended for Immediate Consideration
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WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of
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Francisco J. “El Grande” Batista. Mr. Batista was the beloved husband of the late Sylvia Batista;
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and
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WHEREAS, Francisco was born in the Dominican Republic, the son of the late Francisco
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Antonio Batista Beato and Josefina Mendez. Mr. Batista was a successful Realtor with
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International Real Estate for many years, and worked tirelessly to provide for his family and
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loved ones. He was known for his warmth, generosity, and devotion to family and will be sorely
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missed by all who knew and loved him. His memory will forever remain in the hearts of his
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family and his many friends; and
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WHEREAS, Francisco leaves behind his beloved children, including our friend and
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colleague, the Honorable Jose F. Batista, Lessett Batista, Chantel Batista, Thalia Batista, Cisco
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Batista, and Jose A. Perez. Mr. Batista was the loving companion of Jacqueline Perez for 37
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years. Mr. Batista was also the brother of Reynaldo Batista, Adriana Mendez, Francisca Batista,
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Franklin Batista, Fidel Mendez, Marino Mendez, Domenica Santa, Apolinar Mendez, and the late
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Antonia Batista; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its deepest
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condolences to the Batista Family on the passing of Francisco J. Batista; 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 the family of Francisco J. Batista.
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