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HR 5092

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ANDREA MARIE HOPKINS

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

Rhode Island House passes resolution expressing condolences for the death of Andrea Marie Hopkins.

01/21/2025 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 5092

Legislative bill overview

HR 5092 is a commemorative House Resolution expressing the Rhode Island House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Andrea Marie Hopkins. The resolution was introduced by multiple House members and passed on January 21, 2025.

Why is this important

House resolutions honoring deceased individuals serve as official legislative recognition of loss within a community. They provide a formal mechanism for elected bodies to acknowledge the passing of constituents or notable community members and express collective sympathy to surviving families.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information: The resolution text itself is not detailed in available records, making it unclear who Andrea Marie Hopkins was or why she warranted House-level commemoration
  • Use of legislative time: Some argue that commemorative resolutions consume chamber time that could be directed toward substantive policy work
  • Selection criteria: Without clear guidelines on who receives such resolutions, questions may arise about fairness and consistency in honoring deceased individuals

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

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