This is a ceremonial Senate resolution expressing condolences for Marie T. Nesselbush, a longtime Steere House resident and beloved community member. The resolution formally conveys the Senate's deepest sympathy for her passing and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to her daughter, Donna Nesselbush, and family. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, as it is purely a commemorative gesture honoring her life and legacy.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) congratulating Dr. Aaron Ley and the University of Rhode Island (URI) on achieving NASPAA accreditation for URI's Master of Public Administration program. NASPAA is the global accrediting body for public service education programs, and this accreditation makes URI's program the first in Rhode Island to earn it. The resolution formally recognizes Dr. Ley's leadership as program director and the program's adherence to NASPAA's standards for public service ethics and education. No policy changes or new laws are created by this resolution.
This is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 5325) passed on February 6, 2025, extending the Rhode Island House of Representatives' deepest condolences on the passing of Gloria Messerlian. It honors her life as a devoted wife, mother, and community member, highlighting her long marriage, family, faith, and role in founding Baxter’s Jewelry. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to her family members, including her children Lisa Abbott and Paul Messerlian. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy or legal effect beyond expressing collective respect for her passing.
This bill is a commemorative resolution, not a policy change. It formally proclaims February 8, 2025, as "Carrigan Nelson Day" in Rhode Island to honor Carrigan Nelson, a young woman battling pediatric osteosarcoma cancer since 2019. The resolution recognizes her advocacy work, including lobbying Congress for pediatric cancer funding and serving on nonprofit boards. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Carrigan Nelson. The bill directly honors Carrigan and raises awareness for cancer warriors, with no legislative or financial impact.
This bill is a commemorative resolution designating February 6, 2025, as "New England Freedmen’s Aid Society Day" in Rhode Island. It recognizes the historical work of the Freedmen’s Aid Society (founded in 1859 by the American Missionary Association), which established over 500 schools in the South to educate formerly enslaved people and their children, significantly improving African American literacy rates by the early 1900s. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island NAACP. As a non-binding commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or policies but honors this historical effort. The resolution was passed by the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2025.
This bill is a symbolic resolution (not a law) proclaiming February 2025 as "American Heart Month" in Rhode Island. It cites local heart disease statistics (217 deaths per 100,000 in 2022) and aligns with the national American Heart Month focus on heart health awareness. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island Department of Health and the American Heart Association - Rhode Island. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups; it solely serves to raise public awareness through symbolic recognition.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution designating February 3, 2025, as "National Women Physicians Day" in Rhode Island. It commemorates Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell (the first woman to earn a U.S. medical degree) and Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White (a pioneering Black transplant surgeon), while highlighting women's contributions to medicine. The resolution has no policy or legal effect - it simply recognizes these achievements and the broader role of female physicians. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island Medical Women’s Association. (Procedural resolution; no direct policy changes or affected parties.)
This bill (HR 5288) is a symbolic resolution designating February 3-7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week" in Rhode Island. It honors school counselors' roles in supporting students' academic, career, and personal development. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island School Counselor Association president. It has no legal effect but formally recognizes the contributions of school counselors within the state.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 158), not a policy bill. It expresses the Rhode Island Senate's condolences to the Harsch family following the death of J. William W. Harsch, Esq., a longtime attorney and public servant. The resolution formally recognizes his decades of service, including roles with the State Public Utilities Commission, the Department of Environmental Management, and his work on federal initiatives like FEMA. The Senate passed the resolution on February 4, 2025, and authorized sending a certified copy to the family.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 161), not a substantive bill. It formally celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 916 Auxiliary in Rhode Island. The resolution acknowledges the Auxiliary's founding in 1925 and its decades of community service, fundraising, and support for veterans. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Auxiliary group. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely symbolic recognition.
HR 5287 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives on February 4, 2025, formally proclaiming February 2025 as "Black History Month" in the state. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or groups directly; instead, it symbolically recognizes African American contributions to Rhode Island and national history. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, aligning with the national observance and the 2025 theme "African Americans and Labor."
This is a ceremonial House resolution expressing condolences for the passing of several individuals, including legislators and staff members (such as Representatives Slater, Shekarchi, and Kennedy, as well as others listed). It formally extends the House's sympathy to their bereaved families and requests the Secretary of State transmit a memorial. As a procedural resolution, it involves no policy changes or new laws, serving only as a symbolic gesture of respect. The resolution was passed by the House on February 4, 2025.
