Summary of Rhode Island House Resolution HR 6336

Overview

• Bill Type: House Resolution (ceremonial)
• Bill Number: HR 6336
• Title: Honoring and celebrating “Armed Forces Day” on May 17, 2025, in the State of Rhode Island
• Introduced: May 15, 2025
• Status: House read and passed (May 15, 2025)
• Sponsor/Introducers: Representatives Azzinaro, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Paplauskas, Hopkins, Casimiro, Solomon, Fellela, and Ackerman
• Effective date: Not applicable (ceremonial resolution)

Purpose and Intent

HR 6336 formally honors and celebrates Armed Forces Day in Rhode Island for May 17, 2025. The resolution recognizes the service and sacrifices of all active and reserve U.S. military personnel and their families, and expresses gratitude for their role in protecting national freedoms.

Key Provisions

• Acknowledgement of Armed Forces Day: States that Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday in May.
• Historical Context: Notes that Armed Forces Day was created on August 31, 1949, through efforts associated with President Harry S. Truman, to honor members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force.
• National Service Context: Cites that as of 2023 there are over 1.32 million active-duty personnel and about 766,044 reserve personnel worldwide, highlighting the sacrifices and family impacts involved in military service.
• Official Recognition: Rhode Island House of Representatives honors and thanks every member of the United States military for their service and sacrifices.
• Formal Transmission: Directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the Rhode Island Adjutant General, Brigadier General Andrew J. Chevalier.

Affected Parties and Impact

• Primary Audience: Active-duty and reserve military personnel, veterans, and their families in Rhode Island.
• Broader Impact: Serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment by state government; no regulatory or fiscal changes are mandated. It emphasizes public recognition and ceremonial support rather than policy action.

Procedural and Timeline Details

• Introduction: May 15, 2025.
• House Action: Read and passed by the Rhode Island House on the same day (May 15, 2025).
• Next Steps: As a resolution, passage by the Senate (if pursued) would typically be required for further ceremonial effect within the state legislature’s process; the text indicates transmission to the Adjutant General.

Notes

• This resolution is strictly ceremonial and does not create rights or obligations or alter state law. Its primary function is formal recognition and a ceremonial invocation of gratitude toward members of the U.S. military and their families.