HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JOSEPH MICHAEL DOWNEY
This is a ceremonial House Resolution (HR 5064), not a substantive bill. It formally expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences to the family of Joseph Michael Downey following his passing. The resolution recognizes his career as a state plumber, labor leader (serving as AFSCME Council 94 President), and community volunteer. The House directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Mrs. Claudette Downey, his wife.
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
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
1
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jan 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
01/15/2025 House read and passed
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HR 5064
Scope: RI
Hi! I can help you understand HR 5064. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline