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HR 6417

Emergency Savings Enhancement Act of 2025

119th Congress Introduced by G.T. Thompson

Rhode Island House celebrates and honors Bristol's 240th Fourth of July Celebration and its volunteers, a ceremonial tribute recognizing organizers and leaders.

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Bill Summary · HR 6417

Summary of HR 6417 – 240th Bristol Fourth of July Celebration

Overview

  • Bill Number: HR 6417
  • Title: House Resolution joyous celebrating and honoring the 240th Bristol Fourth of July Celebration
  • Type: Non-binding ceremonial resolution
  • Jurisdiction: State of Rhode Island, General Assembly
  • Status: House read and passed on June 12, 2025
  • Introduced: June 12, 2025
  • Primary purpose: To publicly celebrate and honor Bristol’s 240th Fourth of July celebration and recognize the volunteers and organizers who support the event.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledges Bristol, Rhode Island, as the site of the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the United States, dating back to 1785.
  • Celebrates the 240th annual Bristol Fourth of July event in 2025, noting its concerts, cultural activities, visiting ships, and the renowned parade.
  • Honors the efforts of individuals and volunteers who contribute to the celebration, including named leaders and participants.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses that the Rhode Island House joyously celebrates and honors the 240th Bristol Fourth of July Celebration.
  • Directs the Secretary of State to transmit duly certified copies of the resolution to:
    • Camille Teixeira, General Chair of the Bristol Fourth of July Committee
    • Captain Dick Devault, 2025 Chief Marshal
    • Ava Valenzuela, Miss Fourth of July
    • Scarlett Tucker, Little Miss Fourth of July

Who Is Affected

  • Primarily symbolic acknowledgment by the General Assembly.
  • Individuals named in the resolution receive formal recognition from the state (Camille Teixeira, Captain Dick Devault, Ava Valenzuela, Scarlett Tucker).
  • The broader Bristol Fourth of July Committee and participants who contribute to the event receive ceremonial appreciation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and moved through the House on the same day: June 12, 2025.
  • Status indicates passage in the Rhode Island House (as of that date). No Senate action is reflected in the provided summary.
  • As a resolution, it does not create statutory changes, fiscal implications, or regulatory requirements.

Context and Significance

  • Highlights Rhode Island’s cultural heritage and community tradition surrounding the Bristol Fourth of July celebration.
  • Serves as a formal, ceremonial tribute from the state recognizing community volunteers and organizers who sustain the event.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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