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SR 967

SENATE RESOLUTION EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THOSE FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WHO LOST LOVED ONES IN THE JET SET CLUB TRAGEDY

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Bell and 9 co-sponsors

Expresses deepest condolences for those affected by the Jet Set Club tragedy in Santo Domingo and notes Rhode Island’s ties to the Dominican Republic.

04/10/2025 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 967

Summary: Senate Resolution SR 967

Overview

Senate Resolution 967 is a non-binding, ceremonial measure from the Rhode Island Senate extending deepest condolences to the friends and family members who lost loved ones in the Jet Set Club tragedy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on April 8, 2025. The resolution recognizes the scale of the disaster, the ongoing recovery and rescue efforts, and the Rhode Island and broader community’s ties to the Dominican Republic.

Purpose and Intent

  • Expresses profound sympathy for victims and mourners connected to the Jet Set Club tragedy.
  • Acknowledges the impact on Rhode Island residents and others with ties to the Dominican Republic.
  • Communicates solidarity, compassion, and prayers from Rhode Islanders.

Key Provisions

  • Condolences: “Extends deepest condolences to those friends and family members who lost loved ones in the Jet Set Club tragedy.”
  • Contextual description: References the catastrophe in Santo Domingo on April 8, 2025, noting at least 184 deaths and 155 survivors, and describes rescue efforts including heavy debris removal, cranes, and a canine unit.
  • Cultural/communal significance: Notes the close ties between Rhode Island (and New England broadly) and the Dominican Republic, highlighting the impact on communities with Dominican connections.
  • Transmission instruction: Directs the Secretary of State to transmit a duly certified copy of the resolution to The Dominican Independence and Heritage Award Committee of Rhode Island (DIHACRI).
  • Nature of the act: A formal, symbolic gesture without policy changes or fiscal implications.

Affected Parties

  • Victims and their families and friends who lost loved ones in the Jet Set Club tragedy.
  • Rhode Island residents with ties to the Dominican Republic.
  • DIHACRI (recipient of the transmitted copy).
  • The Rhode Island Secretary of State (acts as the transmission agent).

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 10, 2025 by Senators Mack, Felag, Ujifusa, Urso, Bissaillon, Pearson, Lauria, DiMario, Vargas, and Bell.
  • Status: Senate read and passed on April 10, 2025; Recommended for Immediate Consideration.
  • Classification: Resolution (non-binding, ceremonial).

Additional Notes

  • Version: LC002760; Bill number S 0967 (2025 session).
  • While it serves as an expression of sympathy, it does not enact policy or require implementation beyond formal acknowledgment and the transmission of a copy to DIHACRI.

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

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