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SR 3223

SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING SANDRA BERUBE ON HER RETIREMENT AFTER 33 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND THE RHODE ISLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY AS A SENIOR STAFF MEMBER WITH THE RHODE ISLAND STATE SENATE

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jonathon Acosta and 10 co-sponsors

The bill ceremonially honors Sandra Berube for 33 years of Rhode Island Senate service and retirement, recognizing her contributions and offering best wishes.

04/16/2026 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 3223

Summary: Senate Resolution 3223 (2026) – Sandra Berube Retirement

Purpose

  • To congratulate and recognize Sandra Berube on her retirement after 33 years of dedicated public service to the State of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island General Assembly as a senior staff member with the Rhode Island State Senate.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • The resolution documents Sandra Berube’s career milestones and leadership roles within the Senate:
    • Began employment in 1993 as a Secretary for the Rhode Island Senate.
    • Served as Administrative Assistant to Majority Leader Paul Kelly from 1997 to 2000.
    • Promoted in 2009 to the position of Legislative Grants Coordinator, a role she has held for the past 16 years.
  • It highlights her contributions, including collaboration with various agencies and nonprofit organizations to support community and neighborhood development.
  • The resolution also notes personal interests and a forthcoming life change (a new home in Connecticut and time with family and friends) to provide a fuller portrait of Sandra Berube.

Who/What is Affected

  • Primary recognition and ceremonial impact are on Sandra Berube, a long-time employee of the Rhode Island Senate.
  • The Rhode Island Senate and its members are the beneficiaries of formal acknowledgment and appreciation for Berube’s service.
  • The action is largely symbolic, with no policy or budgetary changes, but it formally records appreciation from the Senate.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on April 16, 2026.
  • Referred for Immediate Consideration and subsequently recommended for immediate consideration.
  • The Senate adopted and passed the resolution on April 16, 2026.
  • The Secretary of State is authorized to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to Sandra Berube.

Practical Impact

  • Formal public recognition of a long-serving Senate employee, highlighting career contributions and dedication.
  • Serves as an official record of appreciation from the Rhode Island Senate.
  • No enforcement, funding, or policy-implementation provisions are associated with the resolution.

Sponsors

  • Primary bill sponsor: Senator Victoria Gu (with multiple cosponsors, including Senators Lawson, LaMountain, Appollonio, Urso, McKenney, Zurier, Murray, Acosta, and others).

Overall, SR 3223 is a ceremonial tribute that commemorates Sandra Berube’s 33 years of service to the Rhode Island Senate and the state, marking her retirement with formal congratulations and best wishes.

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

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