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HR 6278

HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 29TH OF 2025, TO BE "COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND DAY" AND HONORING THE COLLEGE'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY

2025 Regular Session

Designates April 29, 2025 as Community College of Rhode Island Day to honor CCRI’s 60th anniversary and its role in education and workforce development.

04/29/2025 House read and passed
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Bill Summary · HR 6278

Summary of HR 6278 — Community College of Rhode Island Day and 60th Anniversary

What the bill does

  • HR 6278 is a House Resolution proclaiming April 29, 2025 as “Community College of Rhode Island Day” in the State of Rhode Island.
  • The resolution honors the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) on the occasion of its 60th anniversary, recognizing its history, mission, and contributions to education and workforce development in Rhode Island.
  • It authorizes the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to Dr. Rosemary Costigan, Interim President of CCRI.

Key provisions and statements

  • Proclamation: April 29, 2025 is designated as “Community College of Rhode Island Day” in Rhode Island.
  • Anniversary recognition: The bill acknowledges CCRI’s 60-year history (founded in 1964) and its ongoing role in providing accessible higher education and workforce training.
  • Representative claims: The resolution highlights CCRI’s long-standing commitment to student success, workforce development, and partnership with industry and public agencies.
  • Ceremonial transmission: Requires the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to CCRI’s Interim President, Dr. Rosemary Costigan.

Background and context about CCRI (as described in the bill)

  • History and campuses:
    • Founded in 1964 as Rhode Island Junior College.
    • Primary facilities evolved from the Henry Barnard School site to the Knight Campus (Warwick, 1972), Flanagan Campus (Lincoln, 1976), Liston Campus (Providence, 1990), and Newport County Campus (Newport, 2006).
  • Mission and scope:
    • Rhode Island’s only public community college.
    • More than 90 degree and certificate programs across diverse fields.
    • Serves more than 40,000 Rhode Islanders annually with an alumni network over 80,000.
  • Programs and impact:
    • Leading provider of skilled trades and technical training; major partner for General Dynamics Electric Boat.
    • Hosts the only Global Wind Organization Basic Safety Training Center in Rhode Island.
    • Recognized as New England’s Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (MARAD) and one of 17 U.S. community colleges designated as an Industrial Assessment Center by the U.S. Department of Energy.
    • Strong emphasis on college access: large early college programs (High School Enrichment, Running Start, Accelerate) and P-TECH initiatives.
    • Hispanic-Serving Institution designation in 2022.

Who is affected

  • Primary: CCRI, its students and alumni, and Rhode Island residents who benefit from CCRI’s programs.
  • Secondary: Institutions and employers partnering with CCRI (e.g., maritime sector, offshore wind, public higher education). There are no new statutory duties, fiscal allocations, or regulatory changes imposed by this resolution.

Procedural and timing notes

  • Type: Ceremony-style House Resolution (non-binding, ceremonial).
  • Status: Reported as passed by the Rhode Island House on April 29, 2025.
  • Introduction/Referral: The version notes show introduction on April 29, 2025, with committee referrals (Financial Services and House Administration) for consideration.
  • Fiscal impact: None indicated; resolutions of this type typically do not create budgetary obligations.

Bottom-line

HR 6278 serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment by the Rhode Island General Assembly marking CCRI Day and commemorating the college’s 60th anniversary, while highlighting CCRI’s history, achievements, and role in statewide education and workforce development.

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

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