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This resolution proclaims April 29th, 2025, as "Community College of Rhode Island Day" (CCRI) in recognition of the institution's 60th anniversary and its significant contributions to higher education in Rhode Island. The resolution highlights CCRI's history, starting in 1964 with 325 students and growing to serve over 40,000 Rhode Islanders annually, with campuses in Providence, Warwick, Lincoln, and Newport. The college is noted for offering more than 90 academic programs, being a leading provider of skilled trades and technical training, and serving as a key partner for industries like Electric Boat and offshore wind energy. CCRI has been recognized for its workforce development efforts, including being designated as a Center of Excellence for Maritime Workforce Training and an Industrial Assessment Center. The resolution also emphasizes the college's commitment to expanding educational access through early college programs, earning Hispanic-Serving Institution status, and being led by its first alumna president, Dr. Rosemary Costigan. The document ultimately directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to Dr. Costigan, celebrating CCRI's mission of transforming lives and strengthening communities through accessible, high-quality education.

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