SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MICHAEL J. MURPHY
This Senate resolution expresses the Rhode Island Senate's deepest condolences to the family and friends of Michael J. Murphy, who passed away after a four-year battle with cancer. The bill honors Murphy's life by acknowledging his roles as a husband, father, community leader, and long-time basketball coach who dedicated over 35 years to mentoring youth at St. Joseph School. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to Murphy's family as a formal gesture of respect.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 26, 2026
Last action Mar 26, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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2
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Mar 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
03/26/2026 Senate read and passed
upper
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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