HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING AND HONORING THE 240TH BRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Edith Ajello and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island House celebrates and honors Bristol's 240th Fourth of July Celebration and its volunteers, a ceremonial tribute recognizing organizers and leaders.

06/12/2025 House read and passed

Summary of HR 6417 – 240th Bristol Fourth of July Celebration

Overview

Bill Number: HR 6417

Title: House Resolution joyous celebrating and honoring the 240th Bristol Fourth of July Celebration

Type: Non-binding ceremonial resolution

Jurisdiction: State of Rhode Island, General Assembly

Status: House read and passed on June 12, 2025

Introduced: June 12, 2025

Primary purpose: To publicly celebrate and honor Bristol’s 240th Fourth of July celebration and recognize the volunteers and organizers who support the event.

Purpose and Intent

Acknowledges Bristol, Rhode Island, as the site of the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the United States, dating back to 1785.

Celebrates the 240th annual Bristol Fourth of July event in 2025, noting its concerts, cultural activities, visiting ships, and the renowned parade.

Honors the efforts of individuals and volunteers who contribute to the celebration, including named leaders and participants.

Key Provisions

Expresses that the Rhode Island House joyously celebrates and honors the 240th Bristol Fourth of July Celebration.

Directs the Secretary of State to transmit duly certified copies of the resolution to:

Camille Teixeira, General Chair of the Bristol Fourth of July Committee
Captain Dick Devault, 2025 Chief Marshal
Ava Valenzuela, Miss Fourth of July
Scarlett Tucker, Little Miss Fourth of July

Who Is Affected

Primarily symbolic acknowledgment by the General Assembly.

Individuals named in the resolution receive formal recognition from the state (Camille Teixeira, Captain Dick Devault, Ava Valenzuela, Scarlett Tucker).

The broader Bristol Fourth of July Committee and participants who contribute to the event receive ceremonial appreciation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced and moved through the House on the same day: June 12, 2025.

Status indicates passage in the Rhode Island House (as of that date). No Senate action is reflected in the provided summary.

As a resolution, it does not create statutory changes, fiscal implications, or regulatory requirements.

Context and Significance

Highlights Rhode Island’s cultural heritage and community tradition surrounding the Bristol Fourth of July celebration.

Serves as a formal, ceremonial tribute from the state recognizing community volunteers and organizers who sustain the event.