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This resolution congratulates Donald J. Trump and James David Vance on their election as President and Vice President in 2024, highlighting several key aspects of their backgrounds and significance. The resolution notes that Trump, born in Queens, New York, is returning to the presidency after serving previously from 2017 to 2021, making him the first president since Grover Cleveland to serve non-consecutive terms and the oldest American elected to the presidency. It details Trump's business career, educational background, and various civilian awards, while also describing Vance's background as a Marine veteran, Yale Law School graduate, and former venture capitalist who was elected to the US Senate in 2022. The resolution emphasizes that their election represents a transformation of the American electorate, uniting a diverse voter base and addressing issues important to most Americans. The Rhode Island House of Representatives formally congratulates the new administration, expresses hope that they will address current economic and social uncertainties, and directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to President Trump and Vice President Vance, thereby officially recognizing the 2024 election as a historic event.

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