He established the Rhode Island Department of Economic Development .
As governor , Noel sponsored legislation creating the Rhode Island Port Authority with power to take control over Quonset Point , Davisville , and other relinquished U.S. military property .
Noel established the Rhode Island Department of Economic Development .
As governor , Noel sponsored legislation creating the Rhode Island Port Authority with power to take control over Quonset Point , Davisville , and other relinquished U.S. military property .