HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. ROSEMARY A. COSTIGAN, PH.D., RN, ON HER SELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND

This is a procedural House resolution congratulating Dr. Rosemary Costigan on her appointment as President of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI). It formally recognizes her as the first alumna and second woman to lead CCRI, highlighting her 30+ years of service at the college - including roles as nursing faculty, department chair, interim president, and her leadership in securing accreditation and major donations. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions; it is solely a ceremonial acknowledgment of her career achievements. The House passed it on June 20, 2025, and will send a certified copy to Dr. Costigan.