SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING AND RECOGNIZING EMILY SANTERRE FOR BEING NAMED MISS IRELAND IN THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE IN WEST WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jonathon Acosta and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island Senate Resolution 836 recognizes Emily Santerre for being named Miss Ireland and honors her leadership, community service, and embodiment of Irish heritage.

03/18/2025 Senate read and passed

Summary of Rhode Island Senate Resolution SR 836

Overview

Bill: SR 836 (Senate Resolution)

Title: Honoring and recognizing Emily Santerre for being named Miss Ireland in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in West Warwick, Rhode Island

Type: Legislative resolution (ceremonial, non-binding)

Status: Senate read and passed on March 18, 2025

Introduced: March 18, 2025

Primary sponsors: Senators Burke, LaMountain, Murray, Felag, Rogers, Euer, Zurier, Acosta, Ujifusa, and Lauria

Purpose and Intent

The resolution formally recognizes Emily Santerre for being selected as Miss Ireland for the West Warwick St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

It celebrates her embodiment of Irish heritage, leadership, community service, and positive representation of Irish-American traditions.

The measure expresses gratitude for her contributions to the community and to the state’s celebration of Irish culture.

Key Provisions and Provisions of Note

Acknowledgments (WHEREAS clauses):

Rhode Island’s pride in Irish heritage and St. Patrick’s Day traditions.
Emily Santerre’s selection as Miss Ireland and what that honor signifies (character, leadership, and community embodiment).
Her dedication to community service, cultural appreciation, and representing Irish-American values.
Recognition of her personal achievements and leadership roles.

Personal and academic background of Emily Santerre:

Class of 2025 graduate.
Academic honors: National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish Honor Society.
Leadership roles: Treasurer of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta.

Athletic achievements:

Multi-sport athlete (soccer, basketball, track and field).
Team captain across sports; multiple all-division and all-academic honors.
Key contributor to state and class championships.
Notable athletic feat: school pole vault record of 9'0".

Resolutions (RESOLVED clauses):

The Rhode Island Senate extends congratulations and best wishes to Emily Santerre.
The Senate honors and recognizes her for being named Miss Ireland and for her dedication to Irish heritage and community pride.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to Emily Santerre and her family.

Affected Parties and Scope

Primary beneficiary: Emily Santerre

Indirect beneficiaries: Emily’s family, the West Warwick/Rhode Island Irish-American community, and participants in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Policy impact: None. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws, impose duties, or authorize spending.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced and referred for immediate consideration on March 18, 2025.

Adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2025 (read and passed).

As a resolution, it serves as a formal, public recognition and record of the achievement, with no budgetary impact.

Potential Impact and Takeaways

Symbolic recognition of Emily Santerre’s achievements and representation.

Positive a community-level statement highlighting the value of leadership, scholarship, athletics, and Irish heritage.

May be cited in local or state ceremonial contexts as part of honoring notable residents.