Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H7711: HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE DIAMOND HILL VINEYARDS ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Status: Passed both chambers, February 11, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 11, 2026:
2026 -- H 7711 ======== LC005051 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ HOUSERESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE DIAMOND HILL VINEYARDS ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY Introduced By: Representatives Marszalkowski, Ackerman, Voas, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, McEntee, Kennedy, Edwards, and Bennett Date Introduced: February 11, 2026 Referred To: House read and passed WHEREAS, In the late 60s, after being stationed in France in the Air Force, Peter and Claire Berntson returned to the Town of Cumberland and bought 34 acres of land on Diamond Hill Road to follow their heart and try their hand at farming and winemaking; and WHEREAS, Diamond Hill Vineyards is now a second-generation, family-run vineyard and winery still owned by the Berntson family. Officially founded in 1976, with the first grape plantings, this year marks the anniversary of five decades of farming, family history, and winemaking; and WHEREAS, Encompassing over 30 acres of scenic vineyards, beautiful gardens and unspoiled woodlands in the Town of Cumberland, Diamond Hill Vineyards began producing Pinot Noir, and now produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, as well as small-batch grape and fruit wines including various blends from New England fruits such as apples, cranberries, peaches and blueberries; and WHEREAS, Diamond Hill Vineyards offers a beautiful day touring the winery, delightful wine and cheese tastings, a stop at its …
Sponsors
- Alex Marszalkowski (D) · primary sponsor
- Mia Ackerman (D, HD-045)
- Brandon Voas (D)
- Joseph Shekarchi, K. (D, HD-023)
- Christopher Blazejewski (D)
- Michael Chippendale (R, HD-040)
- Hagan McEntee, Carol (D, HD-033)
- Brian Kennedy (D, HD-038)
- John Edwards (D, HD-070)
- David Bennett (D, HD-020)
Latest actions
- : House read and passed
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS -- RECOGNITION AND COMMEMORATION
Common questions
- What is H7711?
- H7711 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE DIAMOND HILL VINEYARDS ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY.
- What is the status of H7711?
- Passed both chambers as of February 11, 2026. Latest action: House read and passed (February 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored H7711?
- Alex Marszalkowski (D), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H7711?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H7711.pdf
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