Sen. Brian Thompson

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 2194) formally expresses the Rhode Island Senate's condolences upon the passing of Margaret M. Ottman of Bellingham. It honors her life and legacy, highlighting her 38-year federal career, quilting contributions, and role as a devoted family matriarch ("Nana"). The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to her daughter, Nancy Phillips, and family. As a ceremonial resolution with no policy impact, it directly affects only the Ottman family through this formal expression of sympathy.

Maddy summarySB 2081 creates a state-funded tuition assistance program for Rhode Island students pursuing teaching careers in critical shortage fields, specifically science and mathematics for grades 7-12. It provides financial support covering tuition and certain non-tuition costs (like transportation or childcare) at Rhode Island colleges, after other financial aid is applied. To qualify, students must enroll in a teaching program in these fields and agree to complete three years of full-time teaching in Rhode Island public or private schools. If recipients don't finish their degree or fulfill the teaching requirement, the assistance converts to a repayable loan.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 2064) expresses the Rhode Island Senate's condolences upon the passing of George G. Cournoyer, a North Smithfield and Blackstone resident known for his career in accounting, public service on local boards, and a proposal on national savings that gained attention from President Reagan's advisory team. It directly affects Cournoyer's immediate family, including his four children and grandchildren, by authorizing the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to them. The resolution contains no policy changes or funding mechanisms, serving solely as a formal expression of sympathy. It was passed by the Senate on January 13, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution expressing condolences for the passing of Alma C. Boisseau. It formally honors her life, noting her 60-year marriage, work history, volunteerism, and large family, and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to her daughters, Denise Bourget and Pauline LaLonde. As a non-binding expression of sympathy, it does not create any new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 2063) expressing condolences on the passing of Thomas F. Lepore, a Cumberland resident and founder of Lepore Construction. It honors his life as a self-made businessman, skilled tradesman, and devoted family man, specifically naming his daughters, grandchildren, and fiancé. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to his daughters Rebecca Lepore, Jennifer Menzone, and Amanda Raspallo. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact beyond this expression of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 2066) expresses the Rhode Island Senate's condolences upon the passing of MaryAnn Jolicoeur, a former Public Housing Manager for the Woonsocket Housing Authority. It honors her 36-year career as Rhode Island's first female Housing Manager, highlighting her dedication to tenants and community advocacy. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to her five named family members: Curtis, Robyn, Craig, Caryn, and Kristen Jolicoeur. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 2068), not a bill with policy provisions. It expresses the Rhode Island Senate's condolences upon the passing of Scott Bill Hirst, a longtime Hopkinton Town Council member and local civil servant who served as Council President from 2022-2024. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to his family. It has no effect on laws, regulations, or anyone's rights, as it is purely symbolic.

Maddy summarySR 2060 is a ceremonial Senate resolution expressing condolences to the Allen family following the passing of Patricia Allen, a former social worker and community volunteer. It formally recognizes her life and contributions, including her work at Landmark Medical Center and involvement with St. James Baptist Church, and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to her family. As a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or legal effect, it does not impact any laws, programs, or individuals beyond the expression of sympathy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 2062) expresses the Rhode Island Senate's condolences on the passing of Florian L. "Flo" Bourget of Woonsocket. It honors his life, including his 47-year marriage, career at NASA, community service in Woonsocket, and family. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to Bourget's wife, Suzanne, and their family. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 2065), not a policy bill. It expresses the Rhode Island Senate's condolences upon the passing of John Earl Gray, a Woonsocket resident and Korean War veteran, and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to his family. The resolution has no policy impact or financial effect - it solely serves as a symbolic tribute to Gray's life and service. It does not create new laws, alter existing ones, or affect any specific group or program.