HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JOSEPH A. GILMARTIN
HR 5057 is a procedural resolution expressing condolences for Joseph A. Gilmartin, a former North Kingstown history teacher and championship high school football coach in Rhode Island. The resolution, passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives on January 15, 2025, formally mourns his passing and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to his wife, children, and siblings. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is solely a commemorative gesture honoring his contributions to education and athletics. The bill directly affects the Gilmartin family by providing official recognition of their loss.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action Jan 15, 2025
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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1
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Committee
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Jan 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
01/15/2025 House read and passed
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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