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HR 8597

HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING RHODE ISLAND NATIVE JOSEPH MAZZULLA, HEAD COACH OF THE BOSTON CELTICS, ON BEING NAMED THE 2025-2026 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION COACH OF THE YEAR

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Blazejewski and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island honors native Joseph Mazzulla as NBA Coach of the Year for 2025-2026, highlighting his leadership and the Celtics’ achievements under his tenure.

05/28/2026 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 8597

Overview

  • Type: House Resolution (H 8597)
  • Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
  • Session: 2026
  • Title: HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING RHODE ISLAND NATIVE JOSEPH MAZZULLA, HEAD COACH OF THE BOSTON CELTICS, ON BEING NAMED THE 2025-2026 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION COACH OF THE YEAR
  • Introduced: May 28, 2026
  • Sponsors: Multiple representatives (Fellela, Blazejewski, Kazarian, Place, Fascia, Hull, J. Lombardi, Noret, Costantino, Lima) with co-sponsors listed

Main purpose and intent

  • Public recognition and congratulations from the Rhode Island House of Representatives to Joseph Mazzulla, a Rhode Island native and head coach of the Boston Celtics, for being named the NBA Coach of the Year for the 2025-2026 season.
  • Highlights Mazzulla’s Rhode Island roots and leadership achievements, positioning him as a source of state pride.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal resolution recognizing and honoring Joseph Mazzulla.
  • Acknowledges his tenure as Celtics head coach since September 22, 2022.
  • Documents notable team accomplishments under his leadership:
    • Four straight first-place finishes in the Atlantic Division.
    • Four straight playoff berths.
    • NBA Championship in 2024.
    • A historically strong 4-season regular-season winning percentage (.726).
    • Development of key players (Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard, Derrick White) under his coaching.
  • Highlights the 2025-2026 season’s achievements despite injury challenges (Tatum’s Achilles tear and partial season absence), including a 56-26 record, strong Eastern Conference performance, division title, and playoff advancement.
  • Declares Mazzulla the NBA Coach of the Year for 2025-2026, noting he is the first Celtics head coach in 46 years to receive the award.
  • States Rhode Island pride in having a native son achieve national recognition.

Who/what would be affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Joseph Mazzulla (recognition by the Rhode Island House).
  • Broader impact: Rhode Island’s reputation and pride, particularly in the context of athletics and leadership.
  • No legal or fiscal changes expected; this is a ceremonial recognition.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced and approved in the Rhode Island House (H 8597) with a straightforward, ceremonial path.
  • Action history indicates the bill was read and passed by the House on May 28, 2026.
  • The Secretary of State is authorized to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to Joseph Mazzulla.

Summary in one sentence

A ceremonial House Resolution congratulates Rhode Island native Joseph Mazzulla on being named the NBA Coach of the Year for the 2025-2026 season, highlighting his leadership, Celtics’ achievements during his tenure, and Rhode Island pride in his national recognition.

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

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