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SR 3235

SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE CAROLINA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ON RECEIVING THE RICHMOND GRANGE'S COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUP OF THE YEAR AWARD

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sue Sosnowski

The Carolina Volunteer Fire Department is honored for extensive community service, charitable work, safety education, and support for neighbors beyond firefighting.

04/30/2026 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 3235

Summary: SR 3235 (Rhode Island) – Senate Resolution Congratulating Carolina Volunteer Fire Department

1. Purpose and Intent

  • This is a Senate Resolution (SR) honoring the Carolina Volunteer Fire Department for receiving the Richmond Grange’s Community Service Group of the Year Award for 2026.
  • The resolution expresses appreciation and admiration for the department’s service to the Richmond/Carolina community and highlights notable acts of support, generosity, and public engagement beyond firefighting duties.

2. Key Provisions and Provisions in the Bill

  • Acknowledgment of the department’s efforts over the past year, including:
    • Support for a fellow member, Christopher Sherman, who was diagnosed with cancer, including:
    • Organizing a fire truck escort to and from Rhode Island Hospital during his treatment.
    • Welcoming Sherman home with escorts after each hospital visit.
    • Hosting and contributing to community events and charitable activities, such as:
    • The annual 9/11 Softball Tournament (proceeds benefiting the Sherman family; winnings donated to the family by the Harmony Fire Department).
    • Building a ramp for the Sherman family home to aid accessibility during recovery.
    • Participation in community and charitable programs, including:
    • “Good Night Lights” at Hasbro Children’s Hospital.
    • Participation in the Special Olympics Rhode Island Polar Plunge.
    • Providing firefighting and safety education to local scouting troops.
    • Distributing free vehicle fire extinguishers via Moira’s Mission Public Safety Campaign.
    • Collecting toys for Christmas toy drives via Matthew’s Wish.
    • Hosting a Santa’s Light Parade in the town.
    • Public safety education efforts:
    • Regular social media postings on a wide range of safety topics (cooking safety, Christmas tree disposal, pet safety, heater safety, cold weather preparation, chemical and battery disposal, home fire safety equipment, inspections, and related topics).

3. Who/What Is Affected

  • Primarily ceremonial impact on:
    • The Carolina Volunteer Fire Department (recognition of achievements and community service).
  • Broader community impact:
    • Public awareness of the department’s charitable activities and safety outreach.
    • Public morale and appreciation for volunteer emergency responders within the Rhode Island community.

4. Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative status:
    • Introduced by Senator V. Susan Sosnowski on April 28, 2026.
    • Referred to and placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (a routine procedural step for non-controversial resolutions).
    • Listed action date: placed on the Senate Consent Calendar on April 28, 2026; Senate action recorded for April 30, 2026.
  • Effect:
    • Formal recognition by the Rhode Island Senate.
    • The Secretary of State is authorized to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the Carolina Volunteer Fire Department.

5. Notable Details

  • The resolution emphasizes the department’s ongoing commitment to community service, education, and support for neighbors in times of illness and need.
  • No changes to law, funding, or regulatory authority are proposed; the bill is ceremonial and celebratory in nature.

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

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