HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF DAVID DEPETRILLO, THE DISTINGUISHED LONGTIME RHODE ISLAND STATE TOURISM DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN OF THE RHODE ISLAND HOSPITALITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

This is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) expressing the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences on the passing of David DePetrillo, former Rhode Island State Tourism Director (1983-2008) and chairman of the Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation. It honors his 25-year career, including pioneering tourism marketing like the "Biggest Little State in the Union" campaign, and recognizes his national reputation as a tourism leader. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to his widow, Jean DePetrillo, and family. It has no effect on policy, funding, or regulations.