Rep. Pat Serpa, a West Warwick Democrat and lead sponsor of successful legislation to stop greyhound racing in Rhode Island, is fourth from the left in the second row during a July 2009 rally outside the Rhode Island State House. Dennis Tabella is front row at far right. (Photo courtesy of GREY2K USA Worldwide)I have spent 48 years as Director of Defenders of Animals. It has been a great honor to fight for the welfare of animals in Rhode Island,…