Editor’s note: The following information was provided by the Legislative and Press and Information Bureau.
STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly passed legislation Wednesday introduced by Sen. Frank S. Lombardi (D-Dist. 26, Cranston) and Rep. Evan P. Shanley (D-Dist. 24, Warwick, East Greenwich) naming the media work room in the Amica Mutual Pavilion after Bill Reynolds, the beloved Providence Journal columnist who died in July 2023.
“Bill’s column was a must-read for all Rhode Islanders,” said Senator Lombardi. “His contribution to sports reporting and his advocacy for high school sports has left an indelible mark on this state, and I’m glad and proud to introduce this legislation to memorialize a man who should be remembered for generations.”
Reynolds’ column, “For What It’s Worth,” which ran on Saturdays, dealt with topics that often strayed from sports to whatever happened to be on his mind, especially Rhode Island issues. He also authored several books, including “Hope: A School, A Team, A Dream,” “Fall River Dreams,” “Basketball Junkie” and “Born to Coach.”
“Rhode Island journalism lost a great treasure with the passing of Bill Reynolds,” said Representative Shanley. “With this gesture, his name will live on for a long time, as it does in the hearts of all those who knew him and read his column.”
The bill (2024-S 2034, 2024-H 7221) now moves to the governor’s office.
Author: Rob Borkowski
Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at [email protected] with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.
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