SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING AND REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF NAYASIA A. GONZALEZ
This Senate Resolution (SR 2189) honors Nayasia A. Gonzalez, a 19-year-old Providence native and nursing student who died tragically in 2025. It permanently records her name in Rhode Island's legislative archives to preserve her legacy, as she was a Shea High School graduate, aspiring nurse, dancer, mentor, and community volunteer. The resolution includes no policy changes or funding provisions - it solely commemorates her life and expresses condolences to her family. It was passed by the Rhode Island Senate on January 20, 2026.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Jan 20, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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2
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Jan 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
01/20/2026 Senate read and passed
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10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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