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HR 8480

HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 28, 2026, AS "PAY IT FORWARD WITH LOVE FROM TORI DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Azzinaro and 9 co-sponsors

Proclaims April 28, 2026 as Pay It Forward With Love From Tori Day in Rhode Island to encourage acts of kindness, generosity, and service in communities and youth.

04/28/2026 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 8480

Summary of HR 8480 (Rhode Island, 2026)

Title

House Resolution proclaiming April 28, 2026, as “Pay It Forward With Love From Tori Day” in the State of Rhode Island.

Purpose and Intent

  • To recognize and promote the global Pay It Forward Day observance (April 28) as a day dedicated to acts of kindness, generosity, and goodwill.
  • To honor the memory of Tori Lynn Andreozzi and elevate her legacy of compassion, courage, and hope.
  • To encourage Rhode Island residents to engage in meaningful acts of kindness and service, with an emphasis on fostering empathy in youth and strengthening community ties.

Key Provisions

  • Proclaims April 28, 2026, as “Pay It Forward With Love From Tori Day” in Rhode Island.
  • Urges Rhode Island citizens to recognize the day through acts of kindness, generosity, and service to others.
  • Authorizes the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to Cathy Andreozzi (presumably a family member of Tori Andreozzi).

Affected Parties

  • General public of Rhode Island: encouraged to participate in acts of kindness.
  • Rhode Island students and youth: encouraged to cultivate empathy and compassionate behavior.
  • Family of Tori Andreozzi (specifically Cathy Andreozzi): recipient of the certified copy of the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced in the Rhode Island House of Representatives on April 28, 2026.
  • Referred to and passed by the House on the same day (April 28, 2026).
  • As a resolution, it serves a ceremonial and commemorative purpose rather than creating enforceable requirements or new laws.
  • The Secretary of State is directed to provide a certified copy of the resolution to the named individual.

Additional Notes

  • The resolution aligns with the broader Global Pay It Forward Day initiative, reinforcing community-minded practices and youth development through simple, everyday acts of kindness.
  • No fiscal implications or statutory changes are stated; the measure is symbolic in nature.

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

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