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SR 1026

SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JOYCE JACQUES

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ryan Pearson

Rhode Island Senate expresses deepest condolences on the passing of Joyce Jacques; a ceremonial resolution honoring her life with no fiscal or policy impact.

05/06/2025 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 1026

SR 1026: Senate Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences on the Passing of Joyce Jacques

Overview

  • Type: Non-binding Senate resolution (ceremonial) from Rhode Island.
  • Purpose: Express the Senate’s deepest condolences to the Jacques family on the passing of Joyce Jacques.
  • Sponsor: Introduced by Senator Ryan W. Pearson.
  • Status: Read and passed by the Rhode Island Senate on May 6, 2025; previously placed on the Senate Consent Calendar on May 5, 2025.
  • Version: 2025 S 1026, LC002850.

Key Provisions

  • The Resolution states, with deep sadness, that Joyce Jacques of Mendon, Massachusetts, has passed away.
  • Public biographical background provided within the text:
    • Born in Ogden, Utah; daughter of Paul and Jacquelyn Gallagher.
    • Grew up in Norwood, Massachusetts; Norwood High School graduate (1971).
    • Career as a registered nurse, serving at Vantage Health and Rehab of Milford and formerly Medway Country Manor.
    • Described as a devoted wife and mother who valued family time, along with summers in Falmouth, MA and winters in Naples, FL.
  • The Resolution expresses condolences to her children and grandchildren and other family members named in the text.
  • Transmission Directive: The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to transmit duly certified copies of the resolution to the following individuals: Jamie Fernandes, Lisa Balunas, Heather Clabbers, Danielle Mendall, Jonathan Jacques, and Sarah Hamilton.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Joyce Jacques and her family (as named in the resolution).
  • Secondary: The Rhode Island Senate and the Secretary of State, who are tasked with delivering copies of the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: May 5, 2025 (Introduced by Senator Ryan W. Pearson).
  • Committee/Disposition: Referred and placed on the Senate Consent Calendar on May 5, 2025.
  • Final Action: Senate read and passed the resolution on May 6, 2025.

Context and Impact

  • This is a ceremonial expression commonly used by legislatures to acknowledge the life and contributions of individuals and to extend condolences to their families.
  • No fiscal impact, policy changes, or statutory authorities are enacted. The measure serves as an official, symbolic gesture of sympathy and remembrance.

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

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