Street dedicated to late State Senator Maryellen Goodwin
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A street was dedicated to the late Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin on Saturday.
Maryellen Goodwin Memorial Way is located along Orms Street.
The Providence City Council said the dedication was a way to “honor the life, work, and legacy of the late senator.”
Today, we gathered to honor the late Sen. Maryellen Goodwin, who leaves behind a legacy of unwavering commitment and who inspired many. Let us commit to continuing the work she started, ensuring that her vision for a better, stronger, and more inclusive Rhode Island lives on. pic.twitter.com/DiawzeXxpt
— Mayor Brett Smiley (@PVDMayor) October 28, 2023
Goodwin was first elected to the Senate in 1986, she was the second-longest-serving member of the chamber.
Goodwin died in April after a prolonged battle with colon cancer.
