Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H8596: HOUSE RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMEMORATING THE GROUNDSKEEPERS AND MAINTENANCE STAFF OF THE RHODE ISLAND VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMET
Status: Passed both chambers, May 28, 2026
HOUSE RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMEMORATING THE GROUNDSKEEPERS AND MAINTENANCE STAFF OF THE RHODE ISLAND VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY IN EXETER
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 28, 2026:
2026 -- H 8596 ======== LC006533 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ HOUSERESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMEMORATING THE GROUNDSKEEPERS AND MAINTENANCE STAFF OF THE RHODE ISLAND VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY IN EXETER Introduced By: Representatives Fascia, Hopkins, Messier, Furtado, Santucci, Nardone, Edwards, Place, Ajello, and Fogarty Date Introduced: May 28, 2026 Referred To: House read and passed WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter, Rhode Island, serves as a sacred and final resting place for more than 30,000 veterans and their eligible family members, providing a dignified and honorable setting that reflects the respect and gratitude of the people of Rhode Island; and WHEREAS, The dedicated groundskeepers, cemetery specialists, and maintenance staff perform the essential and solemn work of maintaining the cemetery's 280 acres, ensuring that the grounds remain pristine, the gravesites are properly cared for, and the hallowed space continues to honor those who served our nation; and WHEREAS, These professionals handle not only routine grounds maintenance but also support committal services, often performing their duties with deep respect and personal connection to the veteran community; and WHEREAS, Many members of the cemetery staff, including leadership such as Administrator James Bessel, a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, are themselves veterans who bring a profound sense of duty and understanding to their roles; and WHEREAS, …
Sponsors
- Richard Fascia (R, HD-042) · primary sponsor
- Marie Hopkins (R, HD-021)
- Mary Messier (D, HD-062)
- Jenni Azanero Furtado (D, HD-064)
- Paul Santucci (R)
- George Nardone (R)
- John Edwards (D, HD-070)
- David Place (R, HD-047)
- Edith Ajello (D, HD-001)
- Kathleen Fogarty (D, HD-035)
Latest actions
- : House read and passed
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS -- GENERAL
Common questions
- What is H8596?
- H8596 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HOUSE RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMEMORATING THE GROUNDSKEEPERS AND MAINTENANCE STAFF OF THE RHODE ISLAND VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMET.
- What does H8596 do?
- HOUSE RESOLUTION THANKING AND COMMEMORATING THE GROUNDSKEEPERS AND MAINTENANCE STAFF OF THE RHODE ISLAND VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY IN EXETER
- What is the status of H8596?
- Passed both chambers as of May 28, 2026. Latest action: House read and passed (May 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored H8596?
- Richard Fascia (R, HD-042), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H8596?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8596.pdf
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