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SR 835

SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE CELEBRATION OF ST. JOSEPH'S DAY

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jonathon Acosta and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island Senate commemorates the Feast of St. Joseph and honors Italian-American contributions, a ceremonial, symbolic recognition with no new programs or funding.

03/18/2025 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 835

Summary of Rhode Island Senate Resolution SR 835: Commemorating the Celebration of St. Joseph's Day

Overview

Senate Resolution SR 835 is a ceremonial, non-binding resolution in the Rhode Island Senate that commemorates the Feast of Saint Joseph. Introduced on March 18, 2025, and subsequently read and passed the same day, the resolution honors Saint Joseph as a model of family leadership, courage, faith, and labor. It also recognizes the contributions of Italian-Americans to Rhode Island’s cultural heritage and public life.

Purpose and Intent

  • To formally commemorate the Feast of Saint Joseph (March 19) and the values associated with Saint Joseph—family solidarity, humility, hard work, and steadfast faith.
  • To acknowledge the role of Italian-Americans in Rhode Island’s cultural foundation and their ongoing contributions to the state’s social fabric.
  • To symbolize respect for cultural traditions and to celebrate the legacy of Saint Joseph in communities with ties to Italian heritage.

Key Provisions

  • The Senate hereby commemorates the celebration of the Feast of St. Joseph and the principles exemplified by Saint Joseph’s life.
  • The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to transmit a duly certified copy of the resolution to the Italian American Historical Society of Rhode Island.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Affected Entities: Rhode Island Senate, Secretary of State, and the Italian American Historical Society of Rhode Island (as the recipient of a certified copy).
  • Impact: A formal, symbolic recognition of St. Joseph’s Day and Italian-American contributions; may enhance public awareness and pride in cultural heritage, without creating new programs or funding.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 18, 2025.
  • Referred and Recommended for Immediate Consideration on the same day.
  • Consideration Status: Senate read and passed on March 18, 2025.
  • Classification: Legislative Resolution (ceremonial).

Additional Context

  • Saint Joseph is described as the Holy Patriarch and Patron Saint of Workers, celebrated worldwide, with emphasis on his qualities of quiet courage, devotion, and familial guardianship.
  • The resolution links the celebration to Rhode Island’s Italian-American heritage, noting historical immigrant contributions to the state’s cultural fabric.

This resolution is ceremonial and informational, offering formal recognition rather than creating statutory or fiscal obligations.

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

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