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HR 6228

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Blazejewski and 2 co-sponsors

Rhode Island House expresses condolences to the families of the deceased and asks the Secretary of State to transmit a memorial; ceremonial, non-binding, with no fiscal impact.

04/10/2025 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 6228

HR 6228 — House Resolution Expressing Condolences

Overview

HR 6228 is a Rhode Island House resolution (non-binding) designed to formally express the House of Representatives’ condolences to the families and loved ones of individuals who have recently passed away. The resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not enact policy or authorize expenditures.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially convey the House’s sorrow and sympathy for the bereaved.
  • Recognize and memorialize the individuals listed in the resolution (a roster of named individuals who have died).

Key Provisions

  • The resolution begins with “WHEREAS” statements acknowledging the sorrow of the House upon the passing of numerous individuals, including community members and figures associated with Rhode Island.
  • The core action states: “NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island extends its sincerest condolences and expression of sympathy to the bereaved.”
  • A memorial gesture requests the Secretary of State to transmit a properly inscribed memorial to the bereaved ("the Secretary of State be and hereby is respectfully requested to transmit a properly inscribed memorial to the bereaved").

Who is Affected

  • The primary beneficiaries are the families and associates of the many named individuals listed in the resolution. The resolution serves to publicly acknowledge their passing and extend condolences on behalf of the Rhode Island House.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 10, 2025, by Representatives Blazejewski, Chippendale, and Stewart.
  • Initial status: Referred to the House; in the provided record it shows “House read and passed” on 04/10/2025.
  • Legislative actions in the record also indicate a subsequent referral on 2025-11-20 to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, with an introduction date of 2025-11-20 (note: there is a discrepancy in dates within the provided material).
  • As a resolution, it would typically proceed to the Senate for concurrence, then to the Governor for signature or formal acknowledgment, but the provided material does not include the final disposition.

Impact and Fiscal Note

  • No fiscal impact or policy change; merely ceremonial.
  • The act serves as a formal expression of sympathy and a request to transmit a memorial, not a legislative mandate or program.

Notable Details

  • The bill lists a substantial roster of individuals who have passed away (e.g., Donald J. Enos, Robyn Bushell, Joseph P. Cifelli, Rose DiGennaro, Ada Kelley, and many others), reflecting a broad commemorative scope.

If you’d like, I can adjust the summary to emphasize only certain names or provide a clean, player-by-player list of the deceased referenced in the text.

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

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