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SR 1081

SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE ROBERT G. SALISBURY

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bob Britto and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island Senate extends condolences to Robert G. Salisbury's family, honoring his service as a firefighter, RI state representative, and his community-building life.

05/20/2025 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 1081

Summary of Senate Resolution SR 1081

Title

Senate Resolution Extending Condolences on the Passing of the Honorable Robert G. Salisbury

Purpose and Intent

SR 1081 is a ceremonial Senate resolution recognizing and extending condolences to the family and friends of the Honorable Robert G. Salisbury. The measure honors Salisbury’s life, service, and impact on his community, both in public safety and public life.

Key Provisions

  • Expression of deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Robert G. Salisbury.
  • Acknowledgement of Salisbury’s life and lineage, including his roles as:
    • Central Falls firefighter (1972–1986)
    • Proprietor of the Roundhouse Tavern (since 1979), noted for building community and friendships
    • Elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives in District 72 (elected November 1988; served January 1989 through early January 1991)
  • Formal request that the Secretary of State transmit a duly certified copy of the resolution to Jennifer Hanley and Family.

Who Is Affected

  • The immediate beneficiaries are Salisbury’s family and friends, specifically Jennifer Hanley and her husband Charlie, and their children Allie, Audrey, and Tyler.
  • The Rhode Island Senate and the broader Rhode Island community, which the resolution publicly honors.
  • State government, through the ceremonial process of recording and transmitting the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: May 20, 2025
  • Referred for Immediate Consideration: May 20, 2025
  • Status: Senate read and passed on May 20, 2025
  • Next steps: As a Senate resolution, it is a ceremonial document; no fiscal impact or implementing program is created. The Secretary of State is tasked with sending a certified copy to the family.

Additional Context

  • The resolution serves as a formal public acknowledgment of Salisbury’s service as a firefighter and as a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, reflecting on his career and community contributions.
  • Content emphasizes personal and communal impact, underscoring a life defined by service, generosity, and community building.

Overall, SR 1081 is a standard ceremonial expression of condolence from the Rhode Island Senate, commemorating Robert G. Salisbury’s life and public service.

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

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