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RI S1068
RI S1068SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY 11 THROUGH MAY 17, 2025, TO BE "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, IN REMEMBRANCE OF ALL THE POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY
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Introduced
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Senate Resolution Commemorating May 11 Through May 17, 2025, To Be "national Police Week" In The State Of Rhode Island, In Remembrance Of All The Police And Law Enforcement Officers Who Have Lost Their Lives In The Line Of Duty
AI Summary
This resolution commemorates May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week" in Rhode Island, honoring law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The resolution draws on historical context, noting that President John Kennedy first established National Police Officers Memorial Day in 1962, and President Clinton later directed that the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff on May 15th. It highlights the significant risks faced by police officers, citing 2023 statistics that 164 officers died in the line of duty nationally, 342 were shot, and 43,469 were assaulted. The resolution references the Officer Down Memorial Page, which has recorded 26,921 line-of-duty deaths since 1791, including 54 from Rhode Island. It also acknowledges the annual memorial event in Washington D.C., where approximately 40,000 people gather to honor fallen officers. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to various police organizations, including the International Brotherhood of Police Officers, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association, and the Rhode Island Troopers Association.
Sponsors (10)
David Tikoian (D)*,
Peter Appollonio (D),
John Burke (D),
Frank Ciccone (D),
Val Lawson (D),
Todd Patalano (D),
Ana Quezada (D),
Lou Raptakis (D),
Lori Urso (D),
Lammis Vargas (D),
Last Action
Senate read and passed (on 05/13/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/SenateText25/S1068.pdf |
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