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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

COMMENDING THE SOCIETY FOR ADVANCEMENT OF MANAGEMENT (SAM) ON

THE 2026 81ST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE, MARCH 16–21,

2026, AND RECOGNIZING CONFERENCE CHAIR, SHELBY PERRY

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Caldwell, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale,
Kennedy, Tanzi, Ajello, Fogarty, Solomon, and Shallcross Smith

     Date Introduced: March 12, 2026

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, The Society for Advancement of Management (SAM), founded in 1912, has

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for more than a century advanced the principles and practice of management through education,

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scholarship, and professional development; and

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     WHEREAS, The Society for Advancement of Management will bring the 2026 81st

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Annual International Business Conference to the State of Rhode Island, hosted by the New

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England Institute of Technology in East Greenwich from March 16 through March 21, 2026; and

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     WHEREAS, This conference will provide scholars, practitioners, and students an

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opportunity to share research, innovation, and best practices in management and organizational

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leadership; and

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     WHEREAS, The presence of this international conference is expected to enhance Rhode

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Island’s reputation for academic excellence, professional development, and organizational

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leadership; and

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     WHEREAS, Shelby Perry, serving as one of the 2026 Conference Chair, has

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demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, and dedication in planning, organizing, and

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coordinating this important event; and

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     WHEREAS, Through her tireless efforts, Shelby Perry has ensured that the conference

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will facilitate meaningful collaboration among scholars, practitioners, and students, highlight

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Rhode Island as a center for academic and professional excellence, and set a high standard for

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future conferences; and

 

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     WHEREAS, Shelby Perry’s professionalism, creativity, and commitment to the

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management profession exemplify outstanding service and bring distinction to the State of Rhode

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Island; now, therefore be it

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

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commends the Society for Advancement of Management and the New England Institute of

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Technology for bringing the 2026 81st Annual International Business Conference to Rhode

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Island, and extends best wishes for a successful and impactful conference; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That this House furthermore recognizes and commends Shelby Perry for

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her exemplary leadership, vision, and dedicated service in planning, coordinating, and ensuring

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the success of the 2026 Society for Advancement of Management International Business

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Conference; and be it further

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

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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Society for Advancement of Management

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(SAM), the New England Institute of Technology, and Shelby Perry.

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