Rhode Island H8584: HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY AS "NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

What the bill says

From the introduced text, May 26, 2026:

2026 -- H 8584 ======== LC006027 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ HOUSERESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY AS "NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Introduced By: Representatives Azzinaro, Blazejewski, Kazarian, Chippendale, Solomon, Kennedy, Paplauskas, Hopkins, Shallcross Smith, and Abney Date Introduced: May 26, 2026 Referred To: House read and passed WHEREAS, In 1999, United States Senator John McCain introduced legislation to designate May as "National Military Appreciation Month" in the United States. The resolution passed overwhelmingly and since then, annually in the Month of May, we join together to thank those who have served and currently serve our nation in the United States Armed Forces. We recognize the sacrifice that they and their families have made on behalf of our nation and solemnly honor those who fell while fighting to preserve our precious liberties and freedoms; and WHEREAS, While observing National Military Appreciation Month, American citizens are encouraged to come together and unify in support of our military service members, past and present. To foster that sense of unity, six national observances occur every year during the month of May; and WHEREAS, Loyalty Day occurs every May 1st and kicks off the month-long celebrations. On Loyalty Day, we reaffirm our loyalty to the United States and reflect with pride on our nation's proud heritage …

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Sponsors

• Samuel Azzinaro (D) · primary sponsor
• Christopher Blazejewski (D)
• Katherine Kazarian (D, HD-063)
• Michael Chippendale (R, HD-040)
• Joseph Solomon (D)
• Brian Kennedy (D, HD-038)
• Christopher Paplauskas (R)
• Marie Hopkins (R, HD-021)
• Ann Shallcross Smith, Mary (D, HD-046)
• Marvin Abney (D)

Latest actions

1. May 26, 2026: House read and passed

Common questions

What is H8584?

H8584 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HOUSE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING MAY AS "NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.

What is the status of H8584?

Passed both chambers as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: House read and passed (May 26, 2026).

Who sponsored H8584?

Samuel Azzinaro (D), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H8584?

On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8584.pdf