Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H8564: HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JANICE LUONGO
Status: Passed both chambers, May 19, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 19, 2026:
2026 -- H 8564 ======== LC006492 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ HOUSERESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JANICE LUONGO Introduced By: Representatives Morales, Blazejewski, Kazarian, Chippendale, Biah, Kennedy, Ajello, Shallcross Smith, Boylan, and Hopkins Date Introduced: May 19, 2026 Referred To: House read and passed WHEREAS, It is with profound sadness that this House has learned of the passing of Janice Luongo on May 12, 2026, at the age of 75, after a sudden illness; and WHEREAS, Janice Luongo was a compassionate advocate, writer, and tireless champion for Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction, and hardship, dedicating much of her life to uplifting society's most vulnerable citizens; and WHEREAS, At the center of Janice's life was her beloved wife and partner of thirty-five years, Annmarie "Annie" Simoli, with whom she shared a life rooted in love, devotion, creativity, resilience, and unwavering support; and WHEREAS, She also leaves behind her beloved aunts and uncle, Rita and Al Poli and Anne Caldarella; her brother, Thomas; cousins; extended family members; dear friends; colleagues; and the many communities she touched through her advocacy, mentorship, and friendship; and WHEREAS, Janice Luongo was widely respected for her honesty, courage, and passionate voice on behalf of those too often unheard. Whether speaking about injustice, community, love, or public policy, she …
Sponsors
- David Morales (D, HD-007) · primary sponsor
- Christopher Blazejewski (D)
- Katherine Kazarian (D, HD-063)
- Michael Chippendale (R, HD-040)
- Nathan Biah (D)
- Brian Kennedy (D, HD-038)
- Edith Ajello (D, HD-001)
- Ann Shallcross Smith, Mary (D, HD-046)
- Jennifer Boylan (D, HD-066)
- Marie Hopkins (R, HD-021)
Latest actions
- : House read and passed
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS -- CONDOLENCES
Common questions
- What is H8564?
- H8564 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JANICE LUONGO.
- What is the status of H8564?
- Passed both chambers as of May 19, 2026. Latest action: House read and passed (May 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored H8564?
- David Morales (D, HD-007), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H8564?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8564.pdf
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