SR 159 Rhode Island Senate · 2025 Regular Session

SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING "CARRIGAN NELSON DAY" ON FEBRUARY 8, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This is a commemorative resolution (not a law) designating February 8, 2025, as "Carrigan Nelson Day" in Rhode Island. It honors Carrigan Nelson, a young woman who has courageously battled pediatric osteosarcoma since 2019 while advocating for pediatric cancer funding and awareness. The resolution symbolically recognizes her advocacy and inspires "Cancer Warriors," with no direct policy changes or obligations. The Senate passed it on February 4, 2025, directing the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to Carrigan Nelson.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
02/04/2025 Senate read and passed
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Linda Ujifusa
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