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SR 935

SENATE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING "URI DAY" AT THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON APRIL 1, 2025

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John Burke and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island recognizes the University of Rhode Island as the state’s flagship public research university and designates April 1, 2025 as URI Day at the State House.

04/01/2025 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 935

Summary of Rhode Island Senate Resolution SR 935

Title

Senate Resolution JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING "URI Day" AT THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON APRIL 1, 2025

Purpose and Intent

  • Official recognition of the University of Rhode Island (URI) as Rhode Island’s flagship public research university.
  • Proclaims a ceremonial “URI Day” at the Rhode Island State House on April 1, 2025.
  • Expresses appreciation for URI’s contributions to education, research, and economic development in the state, performed by URI’s faculty, staff, and students.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledges URI’s status as:
    • The #1 public university in New England per The Wall Street Journal.
    • A Carnegie Classified “R1” (very high research activity) institution.
  • Highlights URI’s role in:
    • Providing undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across approximately 200 degree offerings.
    • Supporting education, research, outreach, and economic development in Rhode Island.
    • Building strong partnerships with local, national, and international companies across sectors including defense, manufacturing, agriculture, aquaculture, and renewable energy.
    • Contributing to health and vitality of the state through education, research, and workforce development.
  • Notes URI’s diverse student body representing more than 75 nations and its broad array of study programs, study abroad opportunities, and related programs.
  • Directs that a certified copy of the resolution be transmitted by the Secretary of State to Marc B. Parlange, president of the University of Rhode Island.

Impact and Beneficiaries

  • Primary beneficiary: University of Rhode Island and its community (students, faculty, staff).
  • Broader impact: Heightened public recognition of URI’s contributions to Rhode Island’s economy, workforce development, and research ecosystem; potential positive effects on state-university partnerships and public perception.
  • Fiscal/Legal effect: The resolution is ceremonial and does not authorize new funds, create statutory requirements, or alter existing law.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 1, 2025.
  • Referred to: Recommended for Immediate Consideration.
  • Status as of action: 04/01/2025 — Senate read and passed.
  • Next steps: Likely consideration by the full Senate and, if applicable, transmission to the House for further action or adoption, given it is a concurrent-type ceremonial resolution.

Notes

  • This is a symbolic, commemorative measure rather than substantive legislation. It formally recognizes URI’s achievements and designates a day of celebration at the State House.

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

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