SR 2064 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF GEORGE G. COURNOYER

This Senate Resolution (SR 2064) expresses the Rhode Island Senate's condolences upon the passing of George G. Cournoyer, a North Smithfield and Blackstone resident known for his career in accounting, public service on local boards, and a proposal on national savings that gained attention from President Reagan's advisory team. It directly affects Cournoyer's immediate family, including his four children and grandchildren, by authorizing the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to them. The resolution contains no policy changes or funding mechanisms, serving solely as a formal expression of sympathy. It was passed by the Senate on January 13, 2026.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
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Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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01/13/2026 Senate read and passed
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