Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H8606: HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THE 241ST BRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND RECOGNIZING THE 2026 HONOREES
Status: Passed both chambers, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 2, 2026:
2026 -- H 8606 ======== LC006423 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ HOUSERESOLUTION HONORING THE 241ST BRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND RECOGNIZING THE 2026 HONOREES Introduced By: Representatives Donovan, Place, Blazejewski, Kazarian, Speakman, Boylan, Kennedy, Shallcross Smith, and Ajello Date Introduced: June 02, 2026 Referred To: House read and passed WHEREAS, In 2026, the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of American independence; and WHEREAS, Since 1785, the Town of Bristol has proudly hosted the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the United States, reflecting the community's longstanding commitment to civic pride and public service; and WHEREAS, The 241st Bristol Fourth of July Celebration will continue this remarkable tradition in 2026, featuring concerts, cultural events, and the renowned Fourth of July Parade, which serve as a unifying civic tradition that fosters community pride, honors the nation's founding principles, and brings together residents and visitors in celebration; and WHEREAS, The following individuals are recognized for their leadership and service in carrying forward the proud traditions of the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration and embodying the spirit of patriotism, community, and civic engagement: • Ana Barboza-Motta, General Chairwoman of the Bristol Fourth of July Committee, for her exceptional leadership and work to organize this year's celebration; and • Thomas M. Carroll, 2026 Chief Marshal, in recognition of …
Sponsors
- Susan Donovan (D, HD-069) · primary sponsor
- David Place (R, HD-047)
- Christopher Blazejewski (D)
- Katherine Kazarian (D, HD-063)
- June Speakman (D, HD-068)
- Jennifer Boylan (D, HD-066)
- Brian Kennedy (D, HD-038)
- Ann Shallcross Smith, Mary (D, HD-046)
- Edith Ajello (D, HD-001)
Latest actions
- : House read and passed
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS -- RECOGNITION AND COMMEMORATION
Common questions
- What is H8606?
- H8606 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THE 241ST BRISTOL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION AND RECOGNIZING THE 2026 HONOREES.
- What is the status of H8606?
- Passed both chambers as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: House read and passed (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored H8606?
- Susan Donovan (D, HD-069), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H8606?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8606.pdf
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