HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ANN MARIE RASPALLO
Summary
House Resolution H6116 is a ceremonial resolution expressing the Rhode Island House of Representatives’ condolences on the passing of Ann Marie Raspallo. The resolution recounts her life, family, faith, and community involvement, including her long marriage to Deacon Thomas Raspallo, her role as a mother and grandmother, and her many years of service to Immaculate Conception Church in Cranston.
The resolution also highlights her volunteer work in parish life, including teaching First Communion classes, helping with retreats and fundraisers, and serving as a Eucharistic Minister for 40 years. It directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to her husband and family, making the measure an official expression of sympathy rather than a change to substantive law.
Impact
H6116 does not amend, create, or repeal any state statutes and has no regulatory or fiscal effect. Its legal impact is limited to the formal adoption of a House resolution and the transmission of condolences to the Raspallo family, serving as an official legislative tribute and memorialization.
Sentiment
The sentiment around the bill is uniformly respectful and sympathetic. The resolution was introduced by a broad group of House members and was read and passed, reflecting bipartisan or noncontroversial support for honoring the life and service of Ann Marie Raspallo. There is no recorded opposition, committee debate, or vote division in the available materials.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention in the available record. Because the measure is a condolence resolution, it appears to have been treated as a routine ceremonial item, with no policy disagreement or competing viewpoints identified. The only substantive content is the tribute itself and the instruction to send the resolution to the family.