SR 3218 Rhode Island Senate · 2026 Regular Session

SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BASEBALL ICON DAVEY LOPES AND EXPRESSING SYMPATHY ON HIS PASSING

This Senate resolution honors the life and career of Davey Lopes, a legendary baseball player and native of Rhode Island who recently passed away. The bill formally expresses the state's condolences and acknowledges his achievements, including his record-breaking base-stealing success and leadership as a Dodgers infielder and later manager. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Lopes's family as a gesture of respect.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 Last action Apr 16, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Apr 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
04/16/2026 Senate read and passed
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Val Lawson
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