HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND THANKING KATHLEEN B. JACKSON FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND CONGRATULATING HER ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT

HR 7262 is a ceremonial House resolution honoring Kathleen B. Jackson, the Rhode Island General Assembly's Human Resources Administrator, upon her retirement after 15 years of service (2011-2025). The resolution formally recognizes her "talents, diligence, and patience" in managing the Assembly’s workforce and expresses gratitude for her contributions to the State House staff. It includes personal details about her family and hobbies but contains no policy provisions or legislative changes. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect laws, budgets, or any group of people beyond expressing the House’s appreciation. The resolution was passed by the House on January 22, 2026, and directs the Secretary of State to deliver a certified copy to Ms. Jackson.