WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) released the following statement today after learning of the death of former Rhode Island First Lady Suzanne Carcieri:

"As Rhode Island’s First Lady, Sue Carcieri served our state with honor and grace. I am very saddened to learn of her death today. Sue was a devoted wife and mother whose love for Rhode Island never waned. I’m confident that she will be remembered for the generosity and compassion she showed for the most vulnerable. Her death is our entire state’s loss. I will be keeping former Governor Donald Carcieri and his entire family in my thoughts and prayers today.”