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This resolution congratulates Dr. Aaron Ley and the University of Rhode Island (URI) on achieving accreditation for their Master of Public Administration (MPA) program from NASPAA (Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration), a prestigious organization that sets global standards for public service master's degree programs. The resolution highlights Dr. Ley's academic background, including his political science degrees from Concordia College and Washington State University, and his current role as an Associate Professor and MPA program director at URI. It emphasizes that this is the first MPA program in Rhode Island to receive NASPAA accreditation, which requires demonstrating a deep commitment to public service principles, ethics, and transparency. The resolution notes that the program's curriculum aims to prepare students for accountable and competent careers in public service, and it considers this accreditation a critical resource for the State of Rhode Island and a symbol of URI's commitment to continuous improvement. The House of Representatives formally congratulates Dr. Ley and directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to him.

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