Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S3223

Introduced
4/16/26  

Caption

CONGRATULATING SANDRA BERUBE ON HER RETIREMENT AFTER 33 YEARS OF, DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND THE RHODE ISLAND, GENERAL ASSEMBLY AS A SENIOR STAFF MEMBER WITH THE RHODE ISLAND, STATE SENATE

Summary

S3223 is a Senate Resolution honoring Sandra Berube for her retirement after 33 years of service to the State of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island General Assembly. The resolution recounts her career beginning in 1993 as a Senate secretary, her service as an administrative assistant to Majority Leader Paul Kelly from 1997 to 2000, and her later role as Legislative Grants Coordinator beginning in 2009. It also notes her work with agencies and nonprofits to support neighborhoods and communities across the state. The resolution expresses the Senate’s appreciation for Berube’s public service and extends best wishes for her retirement, good health, and future success. It is a ceremonial measure only and does not create, amend, or repeal any state law or affect any statutory rights or obligations. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy to Ms. Berube.

Impact

This resolution has no legal or regulatory impact on Rhode Island statutes, agencies, or private parties. Its effect is purely commemorative: it formally recognizes an individual employee’s long service to the Senate and authorizes delivery of an official copy of the resolution to her.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is uniformly positive and appreciative. The resolution itself is congratulatory in tone, and there is no recorded opposition, controversy, or divided vote in the provided materials. It reflects bipartisan or institutional recognition of a long-serving staff member’s contributions.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the bill text or the provided legislative history. Because this is a retirement commendation resolution, the measure appears noncontroversial and ceremonial, with no substantive policy dispute, fiscal issue, or stakeholder conflict evident.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H5237

HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING KATHLEEN A. BROWN ON HER RETIREMENT AFTER FORTY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED AND DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE RHODE ISLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE CITIZENS OF RHODE ISLAND

RI H6131

HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CAROL GIBSON, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW, RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND TRAINING, ON HER RETIREMENT AFTER MORE THAN 38 YEARS OF DEDICATED AND EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND ON MARCH 31, 2025

RI H5409

HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 11TH, 2025, AS "211 DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND HONORING UNITED WAY 211 FOR ITS SERVICE TO RHODE ISLANDERS

RI S1027

SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING APRIL 24, 2025, AS "RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

RI S1067

SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MAY OF 2025, AS "ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

RI S1127

SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING FRANK J. KARPINSKI ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY-ONE YEARS OF HONORABLE SERVICE TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, TO THE STATE'S ACTIVE AND RETIRED PUBLIC SERVANTS, AND TO THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL TREASURER

RI S0805

Requires the Rhode Island general assembly to address its legislation with attention to equity and the impact its legislation will have on Rhode Island's diverse and various communities.

RI H5239

HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY 30, 2025, TO BE "RHODE ISLAND FOOD INSECURITY AWARENESS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

RI H6416

HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING FRANK J. KARPINSKI ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY-ONE YEARS OF HONORABLE SERVICE TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, TO THE STATE’S ACTIVE AND RETIRED PUBLIC SERVANTS, AND TO THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL TREASURER

RI S0164

SENATE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING JANUARY OF 2025, AS "RHODE ISLAND SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Similar Bills

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