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HR 8606

HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THE 241ST BRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND RECOGNIZING THE 2026 HONOREES

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Edith Ajello and 8 co-sponsors

The bill publicly honors Bristol’s 241st Fourth of July Celebration and its 2026 honorees, highlighting its maritime heritage and community leadership.

06/02/2026 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 8606

Purpose of the bill

  • This is a House Resolution (HR 8606) from the Rhode Island General Assembly honoring the 241st Bristol Fourth of July Celebration and recognizing the 2026 honorees.
  • The resolution commemorates Bristol’s status as hosting the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the United States and notes the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026.

Key provisions and changes

  • Recognition of the 241st Bristol Fourth of July Celebration for 2026, including its enduring community-focused events such as concerts, cultural activities, and the traditional Fourth of July Parade.
  • Acknowledgment of notable honorees for 2026, with brief descriptions of their roles and contributions:
    • Ana Barboza-Motta — General Chairwoman of the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, for leadership in organizing the celebration.
    • Thomas M. Carroll — 2026 Chief Marshal, for lifelong public service and civic engagement in Bristol.
    • Bishop Bruce Alan Lewandowski, CSsR — Interfaith Speaker, for promoting compassion and shared humanity across traditions.
    • Carol Whitmore — VFW Commander-in-Chief and Patriotic Speaker, noting her military service and historic appointment as the first woman and first Iowan in this position.
    • Cristina Marino — Miss Fourth of July.
    • Sloane Tucker — Little Miss Fourth of July.
    • Michael Hoffman — Hattie Brown Award recipient, for community service and charitable efforts in Bristol.
  • Highlight of the event incorporating active duty U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard vessels in Narragansett Bay, emphasizing Rhode Island’s maritime heritage and ties to the military.
  • Acknowledgment of the Bristol Fourth of July Committee and volunteers for organizing an inclusive, joyful, and reflective celebration.

Who is affected

  • Honorees and organizers of the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration (individuals listed as honorees and the general committee leadership).
  • Residents and visitors who participate in or are affected by the Bristol Fourth of July events and associated maritime displays.
  • State government, specifically the Rhode Island House of Representatives, as the body issuing the resolution.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced on June 2, 2026.
  • Referred to the House and passed on the same day (House read and passed).
  • The resolution authorizes the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies of the resolution to the named honorees.

Additional context

  • The resolution ties Bristol’s celebration to broader national milestones, noting the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence.
  • It serves a ceremonial function, publicly recognizing leadership, service, and community engagement while issuing formal statewide congratulations.

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

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