Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island S3211: SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JOSEPH A. ABBATE
Status: Introduced, June 9, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, June 9, 2026:
2026 -- S 3211 ======== LC006329 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ SENATERESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JOSEPH A. ABBATE Introduced By: Senators Bissaillon, Ciccone, LaMountain, Paolino, Appollonio, Sosnowski, Gu, Rogers, Vargas, Famiglietti, and Urso Date Introduced: June 09, 2026 Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of the Honorable Joseph A. Abbate, of Lincoln. He was the beloved husband of Kathy A. Abbate, with whom he shared a caring and devoted marriage, and the cherished father of Leah M. Abbate. His love, guidance, and unwavering commitment to his family were the guiding forces of his life; and WHEREAS, Born in the City of Providence, Joseph A. Abbate was the second son of four boys born to the late Antonio and Concetta Abbate. He remained deeply connected to his roots and community throughout his life; and WHEREAS, From humble beginnings, Joseph forged a remarkable path through determination and resilience, joining the United States Army Reserves at the age of 16 as one of its youngest enlistees, and beginning a lifelong journey defined by discipline, perseverance, and service to others; and WHEREAS, Joseph's distinguished career in public service included 27 years with the City of Providence, where he rose …
Sponsors
- Jacob Bissaillon (D, SD-001) · primary sponsor
- Frank Ciccone (D, SD-007)
- Matthew LaMountain (D, SD-031)
- Thomas Paolino (R, SD-017)
- Peter Appollonio (D, SD-029)
- Susan Sosnowski (D, SD-037)
- Victoria Gu (D, SD-038)
- Gordon Rogers (R, SD-021)
- Lammis Vargas (D, SD-028)
- Stefano Famiglietti (D, SD-004)
- Lori Urso (D, SD-008)
Latest actions
- : Recommended for Immediate Consideration
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS -- CONDOLENCES
Common questions
- What is S3211?
- S3211 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE JOSEPH A. ABBATE.
- What is the status of S3211?
- Introduced as of June 9, 2026. Latest action: Recommended for Immediate Consideration (June 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored S3211?
- Jacob Bissaillon (D, SD-001), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S3211?
- On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/SenateText26/S3211.pdf
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