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5/26/2026
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Rep. Boylan, Sen. Lauria attend signing of legislation dedicating the ‘Christine Conrad Lane Memorial Dog Park’
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 BARRINGTON, RI — Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sen. Pamela J. Lauria joined Gov. Dan McKee for a bill signing ceremony Saturday to dedicate a new dog park in memory of Christine Conrad Lane, a Barrington resident who died in a midair crash over the Potomac River last year along with her son Spencer.
“Doug Lane was not aways a dog person, but that changed when he met his wife, Christine. She loved dogs, volunteered at rescues and fostered dogs herself. After Doug lost Christine and their son Spencer on January 9th, 2025, in the nation’s worst aviation disaster in decades, he wanted a place he could go to that was a place of joy and that’s what this park has become. I am grateful to the Barrington Town Council, my Senate cosponsor Senator Lauria, all my colleagues in the General Assembly and Governor McKee for allowing this special place to honor Christine’s memory as the Christine Conrad Lane Memorial Dog Park,” said Representative Boylan (D-Dist. 66, Barrington, East Providence).
Representative Boylan and Senator Lauria sponsored the legislation (2026-H 7223, 2026-S 2328) naming the dog park the “Christine Conrad Lane Memorial Dog Park.”
“Our community is so fortunate to benefit from this great new space for people and pets. It’s truly a very fitting tribute to Christine Conrad Lane, a lifelong dog lover, volunteer and advocate for homeless dogs. We are so grateful to her husband Doug for his generous work during his time of grief to improve and dedicate a space that will bring people and dogs together. The joyful sounds of dogs playing here will be a lasting and lovely honor to Christine’s memory,” said Senator Lauria (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence)
In addition to Representative Boylan, Senator Lauria and Governor McKee, the ceremony was attended by Congressman Gabe Amo, Barrington Town Manager Phil Hervey, and Laura Wilson, president of the Friends of Barrington Dog Park.
Also in attendance was Doug Lane, husband of Christine.
“As we dedicate this dog park in Christine’s honor, we remember her kindness, her warmth, and the joy she brought to those around her,” said Governor Dan McKee. “I’m grateful to everyone who worked to make this tribute possible, and I hope this space serves as a lasting tribute to her memory and a place of comfort for her family, friends, and the Barrington community.”
For more information, contact:
Tristan Grau, Publicist
State House Room B20
Providence, RI 02903
401.222.4935
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