THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 Page 3 City mourns loss of Kristin Fulton By Christopher Roberson K ristin Fulton, 38, tragically passed away on April 23, just six days after the birth of her daughter Lenna. Fulton had dedicated a number of years to working for Everett’s Recreation Department as well as the Health and Wellness Center. She was also a cheerleading coach for the Everett Huskies Athletic Association. “Kristin touched the lives of so many people. She was an inspiring coach, friend, wife, daughter and mother to Lenna. She was most definitely one of a kind. Anyone who was lucky enough to know Kristin will tell you this,” said Alyssa Bellante, organizer of the Fulton Fund. “Her dedication, love, kindness and free spirit will live on forever. Kristin’s legacy will live on forever.” As of April 28, the Fulton Fund had received $62,065. City Council President Pro Tempore Anthony DiPierro knew Fulton as an “incredible person and a tenacious fi ghter.” “Despite her health struggles, she always smiled and prayed for those that were in need. She wasn’t just a supabout her new home, becoming a mother and starting the next chapter of her life with her family. This beautiful soul was taken from us much too soon.” Ward 2 Councillor Stephanie City employee Kristin Fulton tragically passed away on April 23 at the age of 38. (Courtesy Photo) porter, but a friend,” said DiPierro. “She leaves behind a heartbroken family and community. I pray for her loved ones and newborn as they grieve this tremendous loss.” Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone recalled volunteering with Fulton at the Connolly Center. “Kristin was always kind, upbeat and a good friend to all. She impressed me by her desire to help others whenever she could,” he said. “Kristin loved all things Disney and inspired everyone she encountered. 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DiDomenico is the lead sponsor of S.1179, An Act to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement, which would give the state greater power to go after corrupt employers and provide additional tools for the Attorney General’s Offi ce to hold violators fully accountable. “Each year that goes by without action on this bill means that more and more workers – many of whom are immigrants – fall victim to wage theft, and thousands of dollars are stolen from our economy,” said DiDomenico during the April 15 rally. “Wage theft takes many different forms, but they all have the common denominator of hurting hardworking men and Got Plans? Home Equity Line of Credit APR* 1st 6 months then prime minus .75% for life Sal DiDomenico State Senator women and our tax payers. Enough is enough. 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