R 165
2024 -- H 8092
Enacted 03/21/2024

H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N
CELEBRATING "URI DAY" AT THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON MARCH 21, 2024

Introduced By: Representatives Craven, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, McEntee, Vella-Wilkinson, J. Brien, Shallcross Smith, Fogarty, Abney, and Carson

Date Introduced: March 21, 2024

     WHEREAS, The University of Rhode Island is the State’s flagship public research
university, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students distinctive educational
opportunities designed to meet the global challenges of today’s world, and the rapidly evolving
needs of tomorrow; and
     WHEREAS, Considered a major research University, URI offers educational, research,
outreach, and economic development programs that contribute significantly to the health and
vitality of our State. URI is a key driver of economic and workforce development in Rhode
Island. The University maintains strong and robust partnerships with many local, national, and
international companies in a variety of industries, including defense, manufacturing, agriculture,
aquaculture, and renewable energy, including offshore wind. URI also provides research expertise
and professional development opportunities to many corporate and community partners; and
     WHEREAS, With a network of campuses statewide and diverse and vibrant student body
representing more than 75 nations, URI offers more than 100 majors, including study abroad
courses, and myriad summer and honors programs; and
     WHEREAS, Faculty at the University are distinguished scholars and researchers whose
excellence and commitment to their students is unsurpassed; now, therefore be it
     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby
celebrates “URI Day” and thanks the University, faculty, and staff for the significant
contributions they provide to our State through education, research, and economic development
that improves the lives of all Rhode Islanders; and be it further
     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the President of the University of Rhode Island,
Marc B. Parlange.
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