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HR 5151

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF WARREN D. COLE

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mia Ackerman and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island House unanimously passed a memorial resolution expressing condolences for the passing of Warren D. Cole.

01/23/2025 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 5151

Legislative bill overview

HR 5151 is a memorial resolution expressing the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Warren D. Cole. The bill was introduced by five House members and passed unanimously on January 23, 2025. Memorial resolutions are ceremonial legislative acts that do not create law or allocate funding.

Why is this important

Memorial resolutions serve as official public recognition of a deceased individual's contributions to their community or state. They create a formal legislative record honoring the person's life and allow the state legislature to acknowledge loss alongside constituents and family members.

Potential points of contention

  • No substantive points of contention—memorial resolutions are unanimously nonpartisan and carry no policy implications
  • The resolution contains no controversial elements, budget impacts, or competing interests
  • This is purely ceremonial legislation intended to honor a deceased person

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

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