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HR 6425

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Blazejewski and 1 co-sponsor

Rhode Island HR 6425 expresses condolences to families of named deceased and directs a memorial inscription be transmitted.

06/18/2025 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 6425

Summary: Rhode Island House Resolution HR 6425 — Expressing Condolences

Overview

HR 6425 is a Rhode Island House of Representatives resolution titled “House Resolution Expressing Condolences.” Introduced on June 18, 2025 by Representatives Chippendale and Blazejewski, the measure expresses sorrow and extends condolences to the families of several individuals who have recently passed away. On the same day, the House read and passed the resolution.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is ceremonial: to publicly acknowledge the deaths of named individuals and to convey sincere condolences and sympathy to their families and loved ones.
  • The resolution also requests a formal commemorative tribute be transmitted to the bereaved.

Key Provisions

  • Declaration of sorrow: The House states that it has learned with sorrow of the passing of each listed person.
  • Condolence and sympathy: The House extends its sincerest condolences and expression of sympathy to the bereaved.
  • Memorial transmission: The Secretary of State is requested to transmit a properly inscribed memorial to the bereaved families.
  • Form and tone: The resolution is a formal, non-binding expression of respect and sympathy from the Rhode Island House of Representatives.

Named Individuals (listed in the resolution)

  • John M. Bozek
  • Representative Ackerman
  • William Orland Ionata
  • Speaker Shekarchi
  • Michael J. McAloon
  • Eugene P. Seney
  • Representative McEntee
  • Stephen H. Robinson
  • Albina Jean Reall
  • Michael A. Myers
  • Ronald J. Perez
  • Cheryl C. DeCesare
  • Walter A. Berger, Jr.
  • Donna Deschamps
  • Albert John Morrone, Sr.
  • Margaret Helen Wright
  • Mario Intrieri
  • Ann M. Vanasse

(Note: Several names are accompanied by titles such as Speaker or Representative, indicating their roles in state government or, in some cases, the deceased individuals themselves.)

Affected Parties

  • The primary audience is the Rhode Island General Assembly and, more broadly, the state’s public as a ceremonial acknowledgment.
  • The bereaved families and supporters of the listed individuals are the direct recipients of the memorial transmission.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: June 18, 2025 (Introduced by Representatives Chippendale and Blazejewski).
  • Status: June 18, 2025 — House read and passed.
  • Next steps: As a resolution, it would typically proceed to the Senate for its consideration, though the text provided does not specify further actions.

Implications

  • Non-binding and ceremonial; does not create or modify law, programs, or funding.
  • Carries symbolic weight, affirming the Legislature’s recognition of and sympathy for those who have died and their families.

This summary captures the essential content: HR 6425 is a House resolution expressing condolences to the families of named individuals and directing the Secretary of State to transmit a memorial inscription.

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

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