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RI H7018
RI H7018HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE 70TH GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, THE HONORABLE EDWARD D. DIPRETE
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
House Resolution Expressing Deepest Condolences On The Passing Of The 70th Governor Of The State Of Rhode Island, The Honorable Edward D. Diprete
AI Summary
This resolution, a formal expression from the Rhode Island House of Representatives, conveys profound sympathy on the death of Edward D. DiPrete, who served as the 70th Governor of Rhode Island from 1985 to 1991. The resolution highlights his distinguished career, including his military service in the U.S. Navy, his early political roles in Cranston as a school committee member and mayor, and his governorship, during which he is credited with achievements in education, infrastructure, environmental protection, and tax reductions. It also notes his ability to work effectively with a legislature of a different political party and his leadership roles in regional organizations. The resolution acknowledges his devotion to his family and his life after public service, and it directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of this expression of condolence to his family.
Sponsors (10)
Joe Shekarchi (D)*,
Chris Blazejewski (D),
Michael Chippendale (R),
Richard Fascia (R),
Marie Hopkins (R),
George Nardone (R),
Brian Newberry (R),
Christopher Paplauskas (R),
David Place (R),
Paul Santucci (R),
Last Action
House read and passed (on 01/08/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7018.pdf |
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