HOUSE RESOLUTION THANKING REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT "BOB" QUATTROCCHI FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Chippendale and 9 co-sponsors

Ceremonial resolution praising Rep. Robert “Bob” Quattrocchi for his long tenure, leadership roles, community service, and best wishes for his future.

06/11/2026 House read and passed

Summary of HR 8637 (Rhode Island, 2026)

Purpose and Intent

A House Resolution expressing gratitude and recognizing the dedicated service of Representative Robert "Bob" Quattrocchi, who represented District 41 (Scituate and part of Cranston) since January 2017.

The resolution honors his leadership, community involvement, and contributions to the Rhode Island General Assembly and constituents, and offers best wishes for his future.

Key Provisions and Changes

Formal acknowledgment by the Rhode Island House of Representatives of Rep. Quattrocchi’s:

Tenure and service as a state legislator.
Roles in leadership, including Deputy Minority Leader and Deputy Minority Whip.
Committee assignments and study commissions involvement (Oversight; Municipal Government and Housing; Special Legislation; Geo Engineering Study Commission; Multi-Unit Housing Recycling Program Study Commission).
Background as a small business owner and community volunteer, informing his approach to public service.

Statement of appreciation for his advocacy for accountability, transparency, efficiency in government, and inclusion of Rhode Island voices in the legislative process.

Recognition of his community involvement with civic and youth organizations, libraries, libraries, schools, and local events.

A formal declaration of thanks, congratulations on his accomplishments, and best wishes for health, happiness, and future success.

Directing the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to Rep. Quattrocchi.

Who/What Would Be Affected

Primary: Representative Robert "Bob" Quattrocchi, as the subject of the resolution.

Secondary: General public and constituents in District 41, who are the beneficiaries of his public service; the Rhode Island political community, which records formal acknowledgments of member achievements.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: June 11, 2026.

Referred/Action: House read and passed on June 11, 2026 (per the action history).

Form: A House Resolution (not a law), serving as a formal expression of appreciation by the Rhode Island House of Representatives.

Implementation: Requires the Secretary of State to certify and transmit a copy of the resolution to Rep. Quattrocchi.

Notable Details

Co-sponsors include a broad group of Representatives, reflecting cross-support within the House.

The resolution highlights Rep. Quattrocchi’s background (e.g., fourth-generation Rhode Islander, Scituate resident, American Motorcycle Institute education) and his community recognition (e.g., 2020 Man of the Year by Sons and Daughters of Italy Vince Lombardi Lodge).

This summary distills HR 8637 as a ceremonial acknowledgment of a long-serving state representative, outlining his leadership roles, service contributions, community involvement, and best wishes for his future endeavors.