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SR 1164

SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DR. ROSEMARY A. COSTIGAN, PH.D., RN, ON HER SELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Appollonio and 9 co-sponsors

Senate Resolution 1164 honors Dr. Rosemary Costigan for becoming CCRI’s first alumna and second female president, highlighting her leadership and accreditation triumphs.

06/21/2025 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 1164

Summary: Senate Resolution SR 1164 Congratulating Dr. Rosemary A. Costigan

Purpose and Intent

  • SR 1164 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution recognizing and congratulating Dr. Rosemary A. Costigan, Ph.D., RN, on her selection as the 6th President of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI).
  • The resolution highlights her status as CCRI’s first alumna and the second woman to hold the presidency, and it honors her leadership and contributions to CCRI and Rhode Island higher education.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledgment of Appointment: Dr. Costigan was unanimously selected on June 18, 2025 by the Rhode Island Council on Postsecondary Education to become CCRI’s president.
  • Professional Background: The resolution summarizes her career trajectory at CCRI, including roles as faculty, Department Chair, Assistant Dean of Nursing Education, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Interim President starting September 2023.
  • Education and Credentials: Dr. Costigan holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from CCRI, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rhode Island College, and both a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing from the University of Rhode Island.
  • Achievements: It notes her leadership during her interim presidency, including securing the college’s 10-year accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education and a significant private donation to CCRI.
  • Character and Qualifications: Emphasizes her commitment to access, equity, and excellence in higher education, as well as her reputation as a seasoned administrator with extensive teaching experience.
  • Formal Actions: The resolution states:
    • The Senate congratulates Dr. Costigan on her inauguration as CCRI President and wishes her continued success, fulfillment, and good health.
    • The Secretary of State is authorized to transmit a duly certified copy of the resolution to Dr. Rosemary Costigan.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Dr. Rosemary A. Costigan (recipient of recognition).
  • Secondary: CCRI community and Rhode Island higher education stakeholders, and the public, which receives formal acknowledgment of leadership at CCRI.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: June 20, 2025.
  • Status: Recommended for Immediate Consideration; Senate read and passed on June 21, 2025.
  • This is a non-binding, ceremonial resolution and does not include funding or legislative changes.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Senator Tikoian (with additional sponsors: Burke, Gallo, Raptakis, Sosnowski, Appollonio, Lawson, Gu, Thompson, Britto).

Notes: The LC003083 designation appears in the bill’s formatting. The resolution serves to publicly commend Dr. Costigan and formalize Rhode Island’s acknowledgment of her leadership at CCRI.

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

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