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HR 6402

HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING "WORLD REFUGEE DAY" AND RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF DORCAS INTERNATIONAL OF PROVIDENCE ON JUNE 20TH OF 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jose Batista and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island passes a non-binding resolution commemorating World Refugee Day and recognizing Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island for aiding refugees and immigrants.

06/10/2025 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 6402

Summary of HR 6402 — Rhode Island House Resolution

Overview

  • Bill Number: HR 6402
  • Title: House Resolution commemorating “World Refugee Day” and recognizing the work of Dorcas International Institute of Providence (Rhode Island) on June 20, 2025
  • Status: House read and passed on June 10, 2025
  • Introduced: June 10, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution (non-binding)

Purpose and Intent

  • To honor and promote awareness of World Refugee Day, highlighting the resilience and contributions of refugees and displaced persons worldwide.
  • To recognize the longstanding work of the Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island in supporting refugees and immigrants within the state.
  • To reaffirm Rhode Island’s commitment to protecting and assisting refugees, consistent with the ideals behind World Refugee Day and the 74th anniversary of the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees.

Key Provisions

  • Commemoration: The Rhode Island House of Representatives commemorates World Refugee Day on June 20, 2025.
  • Recognition: The resolution recognizes Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island for providing a broad range of services to refugees and immigrants.
  • Authorization to Transmit: The Secretary of State is directed to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to Kathy Cloutier, CEO of Dorcas International Institute of RI.

Background and Context

  • World Refugee Day is an international observance designated by the United Nations to advocate for the rights, protection, and well-being of refugees.
  • The resolution notes the 74th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, which established the definition of “refugee” and outlined their rights.
  • Dorcas International Institute (also referenced as Dorcas House in the text) provides services such as refugee resettlement, citizenship and immigration legal services, employment support, English language instruction, services for unaccompanied youth, workforce development, clothing programs, interpretation and translation, case management, and mental health services.

Impact and Beneficiaries

  • Primary Beneficiaries: Refugees and immigrants served by Dorcas International Institute in Rhode Island.
  • Broader Impact: Elevates public awareness of refugee contributions to Rhode Island’s economy and culture; reinforces a welcoming stance within the state.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced and scheduled for consideration in June 2025.
  • As a resolution, it expresses the sentiment and acknowledgment of the General Assembly and does not enact new laws or allocate funds.

Notes

  • The bill serves a symbolic and ceremonial function, acknowledging humanitarian work and encouraging ongoing support for refugee protection and integration efforts in Rhode Island.

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

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