Rep. Joe Shekarchi

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 5148) expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' condolences upon the passing of Sylvia "Siggy" Weber, a 85-year-old psychiatric nurse, veteran (Air Force/Army Reserves), and community leader. It honors her 50-year career in psychiatric nursing, advocacy for environmental justice, and leadership in the Rhode Island State Nurses Association, while extending sympathy to her family (daughters Ilene Schulenberger and Susan Tashian, and sister Estelle Beckerman). The resolution, passed on January 23, 2025, has no policy provisions and serves solely as a ceremonial tribute. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to Weber’s family members.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) expressing the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences upon the death of Ralph P. Fargnoli, Sr. It honors his 70-year marriage, service in the U.S. Army (Korean War era, 3rd Infantry Regiment), 32 years with the U.S. Postal Service, and 22 years as a doorkeeper in the Rhode Island House. The resolution formally directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to his wife, Phyllis, and his family. It has no policy impact or legal effect beyond expressing collective sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution, not a substantive bill. The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed HR 5092 to formally express "deepest sympathies" on the passing of Andrea Marie Hopkins, a longtime URI community leader and community volunteer. The resolution honors her life, career (including roles at URI and Centerville Bank), and service to Rhode Island (noting her 2024 Philanthropist of the Year award). It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to her husband, Mark Hopkins, and family. The bill has no policy impact or financial provisions.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution honoring Dave Pertuso, the retiring Chief Administrative Officer of Roger Williams Park Zoo (managed by the Rhode Island Zoological Society), after 31 years of service. It formally thanks him for his leadership in the zoo's financial management, conservation efforts, and role as a respected leader. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply expresses the House's gratitude and transmits a certified copy to Pertuso upon his retirement. It does not create new laws or affect any specific policies or individuals beyond this symbolic gesture.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House Resolution extending condolences on the passing of Martin E. Cooper, a Rhode Island community leader and advocate for justice, bias prevention, and Holocaust education. The resolution formally expresses the House's deepest sympathy to his family - his wife Betsy, children, granddaughter, and siblings - and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to them. It does not create any new laws, policies, or funding. The resolution serves solely as a formal tribute to Mr. Cooper's life and community contributions.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (HR 5096) designates January 19-25, 2025, as "Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Week" in Rhode Island. It formally recognizes CRNAs' contributions to healthcare, including their 150+ years of service, role in rural and military care, pandemic response, and provision of cost-effective anesthesia across diverse settings. The resolution directs Rhode Island's Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Rhode Island Association of Nurse Anesthetists (RIANA). As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or alter policies.

Maddy summaryHR 5095 is a procedural House Resolution expressing condolences on the passing of Cedric Paul Huntley, a former Executive Director of the Nonviolence Institute and community leader in Providence, Rhode Island. It formally extends the House's deepest condolences to his family, including his wife Anika Kimble-Huntley and surviving relatives. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to his family, commemorating his work in education, community service, and violence prevention. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create any new policies or affect any laws.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a policy bill. It expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences upon the passing of Raymond H. Beretta, a former Pawtucket City Council member, teacher, principal, and community leader. The resolution formally extends "deepest sympathy and condolences" to his widow, Joan Beretta, and their family. It has no legislative effect beyond this expression of respect.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 5091) expressing condolences for Hilding T. Munson, a Rhode Island State Sheriff, firefighter, and community volunteer who died. The resolution formally recognizes his 48-year marriage, military service, 35-year career as a State Sheriff, 63-year service with the Snug Harbor Volunteer Fire Department, and decades of work with the Special Olympics. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to his widow, Judith A. Munson, and family. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact or effect on laws.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House Resolution (HR 5064), not a substantive bill. It formally expresses the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences to the family of Joseph Michael Downey following his passing. The resolution recognizes his career as a state plumber, labor leader (serving as AFSCME Council 94 President), and community volunteer. The House directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Mrs. Claudette Downey, his wife.