RI S2005

Rhode Island Senate resolution expressing condolences on the passing of Arthur Armand Coia, husband of Donna Paolino Coia and father of two children

Coia was born in Providence, graduated from LaSalle Academy and Providence College, and earned his Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law

In 1967, became the first Business Manager of the Rhode Island Laborers District Council; co-founded the law firm Coia & Lepore in 1970 specializing in Workers' Compensation

Rose through the ranks of the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) to become General President in 1993, leading the organization through a period of growth and prosperity

Secretary of State directed to transmit certified copies of the resolution to Mrs. Donna Paolino Coia and family