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SR 597

SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARCH 8, 2025, AS "INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY", AND THE MONTH OF MARCH AS "WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH", IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Euer and 9 co-sponsors

Ceremonial memorial honoring Neil Stewart West, expressing sympathy and recognizing his life and community contributions; no laws or policies involved.

03/04/2025 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 597

Summary of Senate Resolution SR 597: In memory of Neil Stewart West

Overview

Senate Resolution (SR) 597 is a memorial resolution introduced on May 26, 2025. Its purpose is to honor and remember Neil Stewart West. As a memorial resolution, it serves a ceremonial function rather than creating new laws or directing state policy.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledges and commemorates the life and contributions of Neil Stewart West.
  • Provides a formal expression of sympathy and remembrance from the Senate.
  • Serves to recognize West's impact on his community or field, as appropriate to the resolution’s content.

Key Provisions (typical for memorial resolutions)

  • Official statements of condolence or tribute to West and to his family.
  • A summary of West’s life, achievements, and service to the community (as detailed in the resolution’s text).
  • Instructions for dissemination of copies of the resolution to family, colleagues, or other stakeholders, and possibly to public or local institutions.
  • No appropriations, mandates, or regulatory changes; ceremonial recognition only.

Note: The exact wording of the provisions is not provided here, but such resolutions typically include expressions of sympathy and a brief biographical tribute.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Neil Stewart West (deceased) and his immediate family, as the subject of the memorial.
  • The Senate and, by extension, the broader state community that observes ceremonial honors.
  • Potential distribution of the resolution to family members and relevant institutions or agencies.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • May 26, 2025: SR 597 introduced and received by the Secretary of the Senate.
  • May 31, 2025:
    • Read and adopted by the Senate.
    • Vote on the resolution recorded in the Senate Journal.
    • Reported enrolled, indicating completion of legislative action in this chamber and placement in enrolled form for transmittal as appropriate.
  • Status: Reported enrolled (as of the latest action), indicating the resolution has completed its passage in this chamber and is in final, ceremonial form.

Administrative Notes

  • This is a non-substantive, ceremonial measure; it does not affect statutes, budgets, or regulatory authority.
  • Final disposition may involve transmittal to the House (if applicable) or the office of the presiding officer for archival and ceremonial purposes.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to a specific state’s house format or attach the typical sections (biographical sketch, sponsor information, or memorial text) once the resolution’s full language is available.

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

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