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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

JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING "URI DAY" AT THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON

APRIL 1, 2025

     Introduced By: Representatives McEntee, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale,
Fogarty, Craven, Caldwell, McGaw, Read, and DeSimone

     Date Introduced: April 01, 2025

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, The University of Rhode Island is the state’s flagship public research

university, recently named the #1 public university in New England by The Wall Street Journal

and designated a R1 institution in the latest Carnegie Classification, joining a highly selective

group of U.S. universities noted for research excellence; and

     WHEREAS, URI offers 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, URI, as a Carnegie R1 institution, offers education, 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. URI also provides research expertise and professional development

opportunities to many corporate and community partners; and

     WHEREAS, With a diverse and vibrant student body representing more than 75 nations,

URI offers some 200 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, as well as study abroad

courses, and myriad summer, winter, 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 Marc B. Parlange, president of the University

of Rhode Island.

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