House Resolution No. 11

Memorializing State Representative Bonnie L. Patria

WHEREAS, it is with great sorrow that we have learned of the death of our colleague Bonnie L. Patria of Manchester; and

WHEREAS, as a first term Representative from Hillsborough County District #39, Bonnie L. Patria served with tremendous pride and enthusiasm as a member of the State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Committee; and

WHEREAS, Bonnie L. Patria was a woman of great compassion, donating much of her time and resources at the New Horizons Shelter in Manchester; and

WHEREAS, despite serious illness, Bonnie L. Patria served as an advocate for the poor and homeless, and prior to her election to this House was often in attendance at legislative hearings on their behalf; and

WHEREAS, in an essay published in Under the Bridge, Bonnie L. Patria wrote: My reason for going into politics is to provide a voice for the homeless and poor people. There is a strong need for better services to end the hunger and poverty here in New Hampshire. I pray that New Hampshire will be the leader of all the states in ...demonstrating unconditional empathy and compassion; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives in Regular Session convened, that Bonnie L. Patria be saluted for her dedicated service to her community and her state, and be it further

RESOLVED that expressions of heartfelt sympathy be extended to her family and that a copy of this Resolution be prepared for presentation to them.