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SR 3352

SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JOSEPH FALVO

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Appollonio and 9 co-sponsors

The bill expresses official Rhode Island Senate condolences and publicly recognizes Joseph Falvo’s long service to his town, state, and country.

06/04/2026 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 3352

Summary of Bill: SR 3352 (Rhode Island, 2026)

Main purpose

  • Expresses the Rhode Island Senate’s condolences on the passing of the Honorable Joseph Falvo of Johnston.

Key provisions and changes

  • A formal Senate resolution acknowledging Mr. Falvo’s life and contributions.
  • Statements recognize his:
    • Public service as Sealer of Weights and Measures for the Town of Johnston.
    • Twenty-six years of service on the Johnston Town Council.
    • Role as a longtime member and Chairman of the Board of Canvassers.
    • Professional career, including 31 years at United Wire & Supply and nearly 40 years as a sales manager at J&K Electric.
    • Military service in the United States Army.
    • Personal interests and community ties (deep faith, Holy Cross Church involvement, gardening, golf and handball, family connections, and Niagara Falls visits).
  • The Secretary of State is authorized to transmit certified copies of the resolution to the decedent’s family members (Steven T. Falvo and Joseph S. Falvo).

Who is affected

  • The immediate beneficiaries are the Honorable Joseph Falvo’s family (children Steven T. Falvo and Joseph S. Falvo, and grandchildren/great-grandchildren named in the resolution).
  • The Rhode Island Senate as a body formally acknowledges Mr. Falvo’s service and impact.

Procedural/timeline aspects

  • Introduced by Senator Andrew R. Dimitri.
  • Date Introduced: June 4, 2026.
  • Referred for Immediate Consideration and recommended for passage (i.e., expedited treatment typical for condolence resolutions).
  • No fiscal impact or policy changes directed at state laws; purely ceremonial/expressive in nature.
  • Authorized transmission of the resolution to the named recipients by the Secretary of State.

Notable context

  • The bill is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR), not a law.
  • It serves to publicly recognize and commemorate Mr. Falvo’s dedication to his family, community, and country.

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

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