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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

DECLARING JUNE 3RD OF 2025, AS "PHARMACY ADVOCACY DAY" IN THE STATE

OF RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Representatives McGaw, Shekarchi, Chippendale, DeSimone, Craven,
Donovan, Kennedy, Solomon, Ajello, and Boylan

     Date Introduced: June 03, 2025

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, The health and well-being of Rhode Island residents are of paramount

importance to all individuals; and

     WHEREAS, Pharmacists are the most accessible and visible health care providers

delivering critical services to patients; and

     WHEREAS, Pharmacists are well-positioned to ensure optimal medication therapy

outcomes, expand public health efforts, provide accessible and quality patient-centered care,

education, and advocacy to individuals across the State; and

     WHEREAS, Pharmacists, technicians, and student pharmacists serve as integral members

of the healthcare team, working collaboratively with patients, caregivers, physicians, advanced

practitioners, nurses, and other healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy and improve

health outcomes; and

     WHEREAS, Today, there are over 6,000 licensed pharmacy professionals providing care,

and serving as patient advocates for expanding access to safe and effective therapy to the patients

they serve; and

     WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Pharmacists Association, has declared June 3rd, as Rhode

Island Pharmacy Advocacy Day; and

     WHEREAS, Pharmacy Advocacy Day provides an opportunity to recognize and

celebrate the contributions of pharmacy professionals to the health and well-being of our

communities, while also raising awareness of the importance of pharmacy advocacy efforts in

shaping healthcare policy and advancing the pharmacy profession; and

     WHEREAS, It is essential that Rhode Islanders support and promote the vital role of

pharmacy professionals in public health and healthcare delivery, and to encourage greater

collaboration between pharmacists, policymakers, other healthcare providers, and community

stakeholders to address healthcare challenges and improve patient care; now, therefore be it

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

declares June 3rd of 2025 as "Pharmacy Advocacy Day" in the State of Rhode Island and

encourages all citizens, healthcare professionals, organizations, and institutions to recognize and

participate in activities and events that promote pharmacy advocacy, raise awareness of the

importance of pharmacists in healthcare, and support the goals and objectives of Pharmacy

Advocacy Day; and be it further

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

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Rhode Island Pharmacists Association and

the Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy.

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