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STATEMENT OF LT. GOV. ROBERTS ON THE VIRGINIA TECH TRAGEDY

PROVIDENCE— Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts today issued the following statement on the reported death of Lincoln, Rhode Island native Daniel O’Neil:

"I am deeply saddened to learn that a Rhode Islander is counted amount the victims of yesterday's horrific tragedy at Virginia Tech. As a parent, my heart goes out to Daniel's parents, Bill and Jeanne, their entire family and friends. These senseless acts of violence can never be undone, but I hope the prayers and condolences of our state will help to comfort the O'Neil family in their time of loss."

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