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SR 11

SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING AND THANKING THE HONORABLE MARTHA BALL FOR HER 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF NEW SHOREHAM

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Appollonio and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island Senate passes ceremonial resolution honoring Martha Ball's 50 years of service to New Shoreham with no legal or budgetary effect.

01/21/2025 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 11

Legislative bill overview

Senate Resolution 11 is a ceremonial resolution that honors Martha Ball for her 50 years of service to the Town of New Shoreham, Rhode Island. The resolution was introduced by five state senators and passed by the Rhode Island Senate on January 21, 2025.

Why is this important

Senate resolutions are non-binding ceremonial measures that recognize individuals, organizations, or events of significance. While this resolution carries no legal force or budgetary impact, it provides official legislative recognition and creates a formal public record of Ball's contributions to her community—a gesture that acknowledges long-term civic dedication.

Potential points of contention

  • Ceremonial vs. substantive use of legislative time: Some may question whether the legislature's time is better spent on policy matters rather than ceremonial resolutions, particularly if the legislature faces significant pending legislation.
  • Criteria for recognition: Without seeing the full text, it's unclear what specific standards determine who receives such honors, raising questions about consistency and fairness in recognizing public servants.
  • Limited documented context: The resolution provides minimal information about Ball's specific accomplishments or the nature of her service, making it difficult to independently evaluate the significance of her contributions.

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

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