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SR 1077

SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE TOWN OF LITTLE COMPTON ON THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF ITS 350TH ANNIVERSARY DURING 2025

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

Rhode Island Senate honors Little Compton's 350th anniversary in 2025 with a ceremonial resolution and transmits a certified copy to the Little Compton Historical Society.

05/15/2025 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 1077

Summary of Rhode Island SR 1077

Overview

  • Bill: Senate Resolution 1077 (SR 1077)
  • Title: Senate Resolution Congratulating the Town of Little Compton on the Joyous Occasion of Its 350th Anniversary During 2025
  • Classification: Resolution (ceremonial, not a statute)
  • Status: Senate read and passed on May 15, 2025
  • Introduced: May 15, 2025
  • Introduced by: Senators DiPalma, Tikoian, Sosnowski, LaMountain, Urso, Appollonio, Britto, Paolino, McKenney, and Raptakis
  • Action: Referred to Recommended for Immediate Consideration; subsequently passed by the Senate

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution joyously commemorates Little Compton’s 350th anniversary during the year 2025.
  • It serves as a formal expression of Rhode Island’s gratitude and recognition for the town’s history, heritage, and community.

Key Provisions

  • Expression of celebration: The Senate states its joyful recognition of Little Compton’s 350th anniversary in 2025.
  • Ceremonial transmission: The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to transmit a duly certified copy of the resolution to the Little Compton Historical Society.
  • Historical framing: The resolution includes a detailed narrative acknowledging the area’s history, including indigenous heritage (the Sakonnet and Wampanoag peoples), early European settlement, economic development, immigration (e.g., Azorean communities), and mid- to late-20th century preservation efforts and community evolution.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Little Compton and its residents, as well as the Little Compton Historical Society, which will receive a certified copy of the resolution.
  • Broader impact: The resolution contributes to public recognition of Little Compton’s history within Rhode Island’s official record and may inform or inspire local commemorative events.

Procedural Timeline and Context

  • Introduced and scheduled for immediate consideration on May 15, 2025.
  • On May 15, 2025, the Senate read and passed the resolution.
  • As a resolution, it does not create new law or authorize spending; its effect is ceremonial recognition by the state.

Notes on Impact

  • No fiscal impact or legislative appropriations are associated with SR 1077.
  • The resolution provides symbolic value, enhancing local pride, historical awareness, and opportunities for community events related to the 350th anniversary.

In sum, SR 1077 is a ceremonial Rhode Island Senate resolution recognizing and celebrating Little Compton’s 350th anniversary in 2025, with a formal transmission to the town’s historical society.

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

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