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Board honors longtime staffer Sharon Wilken as she prepares to retire

Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Board · July 28, 2026
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Summary

Board members paid tribute to Sharon Wilken, who announced she will retire after staying on an extra year to aid a transition. Speakers praised her professionalism and dedication; Wilken thanked the board for the opportunity to serve.

Board members used a portion of the meeting to recognize Sharon Wilken and to place a motion on the record celebrating her service as she prepares to retire.

The chair recalled meeting Wilken 25 years earlier and offered a personal tribute, saying, "I had a crush on her then. I still have a crush on her now," before expressing best wishes for her retirement. Wilken responded with thanks and reflected on her years of experience and the pleasure of working with the team: "Experience a lot, and, the best part of my job is for. And, I it's been wonderful." Several board members thanked her for professionalism and dedication.

The board moved and seconded a motion to celebrate Wilken's service and approved it by voice vote. Staff will record the tribute in the minutes.