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HR 6337

HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON ON THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF ITS 350TH ANNIVERSARY DURING 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Edith Ajello and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island House congratulates Little Compton on its 350th anniversary in 2025; a ceremonial tribute, with a certified copy sent to the Little Compton Historical Society.

05/15/2025 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 6337

Summary: House Resolution HR 6337 – Congratulating Little Compton on its 350th Anniversary (2025)

Overview

HR 6337 is a Rhode Island House Resolution honoring the Town of Little Compton on the joyous occasion of its 350th anniversary during 2025. The measure is ceremonial in nature and expresses the General Assembly’s congratulations. It was introduced and read in the House on May 15, 2025, and passed the House on the same day. The text directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the Little Compton Historical Society.

Purpose

  • To recognize and celebrate the Town of Little Compton’s 350th anniversary in 2025.
  • To acknowledge the town’s history, natural beauty, preserved landscape, and community resilience.
  • To formally convey the General Assembly’s esteem for Little Compton’s heritage and ongoing contributions to the state.

Key Provisions

  • Statement of congratulations: The House joyously celebrates Little Compton’s 350th anniversary during 2025.
  • Historical framing: The resolution provides a succinct historical narrative of Little Compton, highlighting its Indigenous heritage (Sakonnet/Wampanoag), European settlement, agricultural and fishing traditions, immigration patterns (notably Azorean settlers), and significant mid- to late-20th-century developments (land preservation efforts, WWII Fort Church, and responses to influenza, hurricanes, and the COVID-19 era).
  • Transmission directive: The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to transmit a duly certified copy of the resolution to the Little Compton Historical Society.

Who/What Is Affected

  • The Town of Little Compton and its historical community.
  • The Little Compton Historical Society (recipient of the transmitted copy).
  • No fiscal appropriations or regulatory changes are included; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment by the state.

Timing and Procedural Aspects

  • Introduced: May 15, 2025.
  • House action: Read and passed on May 15, 2025.
  • Current status: Passed by the Rhode Island House; the text indicates a House resolution, which typically would proceed to the Senate for concurrence (not specified in the provided materials) and would not create or require funding.

Potential Implications

  • Symbolic endorsement of Little Compton’s historic and cultural significance.
  • May bolster recognition of local history and heritage preservation within Rhode Island.
  • Serves as an official record of state appreciation that can be shared with residents and visitors, particularly via the Little Compton Historical Society.

Note: As a resolution, HR 6337 does not impose legal obligations or authorize expenditures; its impact is commemorative and educational.

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

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