SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING AND THANKING KAREN MCGRATH FOR THIRTY-NINE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
This Senate Resolution (SR 1144) honors Karen McGrath, a Cranston Public Library branch librarian retiring after 39 years of service, specifically recognizing her creation of the 29-year Books @ Home program that delivers library materials to homebound residents. The resolution, passed by the Rhode Island Senate on June 10, 2025, formally thanks her for her dedication and cites her national recognition from the American Library Association. It does not create new policy or affect any laws, as it is a ceremonial tribute to her career.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 6, 2025
Last action Jun 10, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Jun 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
06/10/2025 Senate read and passed
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3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Hanna Gallo
DDemocratic
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Lammis Vargas
DDemocratic
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Todd Patalano
DDemocratic
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