Rep. Chris Blazejewski

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House Resolution expressing condolences for Ruth Ann Desmarais, a dedicated 11-year employee of the Rhode Island House of Representatives and legal secretary at Al DiFiore Law Office. It formally extends the House's deepest sympathy to her family, including her daughter Susan Thompson and husband Mark. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to her family. It passed unanimously on February 5, 2026, with no substantive policy changes or affected parties beyond the expression of mourning.

Maddy summaryHR 7474 is a ceremonial resolution expressing condolences for the passing of several individuals, including former lawmakers, community members, and associates of Rhode Island legislators. It directs the Secretary of State to transmit a formal memorial to their bereaved families. This procedural resolution does not create new policy or affect any ongoing legislation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the House on February 3, 2026. It formally extends congratulations to numerous individuals and organizations for specific achievements, including Community College of Rhode Island students named to the 2025 Dean's List, educators, community leaders, and members of the Liberian Community Association. The resolution recognizes their academic, professional, and community service accomplishments without creating any new laws or altering existing policies. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct policy impact beyond the symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHR 7472 is a symbolic House resolution that proclaims February 2026 as "Black History Month" in Rhode Island. It recognizes the historical contributions of African Americans to Rhode Island's development and the nation, citing specific figures and milestones. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or funding but formally acknowledges these contributions through state recognition.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution designating February 2-6, 2026, as "National School Counseling Week" in Rhode Island. It recognizes school counselors' roles in supporting student development, career exploration, and collaboration with parents and educators. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island School Counselor Association president, with no new policies, funding, or obligations created. It solely serves to honor the profession through symbolic recognition during the specified week.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 2026 as "American Heart Month" in Rhode Island. It does not create new laws or directly affect individuals, but encourages public awareness through activities like wearing red, sharing heart health tips on social media, and participating in fitness challenges. 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 serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight heart disease prevention, referencing Rhode Island's 2022 data showing 22% of deaths were heart disease-related.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 3, 2026, as "National Women Physicians Day" within Rhode Island. It commemorates the legacy of pioneering female physicians, including Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell (first woman to earn a U.S. medical degree) and Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White (first Black woman transplant surgeon), while highlighting women's contributions to medicine. The resolution directs Rhode Island's Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the president of the Rhode Island Medical Women’s Association (RIMWA). It is purely ceremonial, with no policy changes or funding impacts.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates January 30, 2026, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution" in Rhode Island. It commemorates Fred Korematsu, who challenged the WWII internment of Japanese Americans, and encourages Rhode Islanders to reflect on civil liberties and constitutional rights. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely commemorative, recognizing Korematsu's legacy and promoting civic education through an upcoming public event. It was passed by the Rhode Island House on January 29, 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 7402 is a ceremonial House Resolution expressing condolences for the passing of several individuals, including state officials and community members listed in the resolution. It directly extends sympathy to the bereaved families of those deceased, as specified in the "WHEREAS" clause. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions; it serves only as a symbolic gesture of respect. The bill passed unanimously in the Rhode Island House on January 29, 2026, and requests the Secretary of State transmit a memorial to the families.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House Resolution (HR 7403), not a policy bill. It formally commends 15+ individuals and organizations for specific achievements, including a high school graduate receiving a scholarship, a VFW post's 80th anniversary, a wedding, a business opening, a Marine Corps veteran's birthday, community theater contributions, school partnerships, and criminal justice professionals inducted into a hall of fame. The resolution expresses the House's "joyous and momentous" recognition of these events and honors without creating any new laws or funding. It passed unanimously in the House on January 29, 2026, as a symbolic gesture of appreciation.