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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING "CARRIGAN NELSON DAY" ON FEBRUARY 8, 2025, IN THE STATE OF

RHODE ISLAND

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Cortvriend, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale,
McGaw, Fogarty, Kennedy, Tanzi, Ajello, and Shallcross Smith

     Date Introduced: February 06, 2025

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, February 8, 2025, marks the 24th birthday of Carrigan Nelson, a kind and

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courageous young woman who has inspired "Cancer Warriors" with spirit and hope, through the

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strength and resolve she has demonstrated amidst her courageous battle with osteosarcoma, a rare

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pediatric bone cancer; and

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     WHEREAS, Since her diagnosis in 2019, Carrigan’s remarkable resolve and compassion

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has instilled the community and others, also battling terrible cancers, with sanguinity and bravery;

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and

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     WHEREAS, Over these past six years, Carrigan has faced myriad challenges with

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determination instead of hopelessness, and with a joy that fills the hearts of all around her; and

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     WHEREAS, Throughout five battles with cancer and multiple surgeries, Carrigan has

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used her voice to raise awareness, has lobbied Congress twice for pediatric cancer funding, and is

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a member of several pediatric cancer nonprofit boards; and

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     WHEREAS, "Carrigan Nelson Day" is a time to remind all people, young and old, to

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never stop fighting, to never give up, and live each day with hope, love, and purpose; now,

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therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

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proclaims February 8, 2025, as "Carrigan Nelson Day" to honor and support her and all "Cancer

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Warriors" in their journey through the challenges they so bravely face each and every day; and be

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it further and

 

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Ms. Carrigan Nelson.

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