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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

HONORING AND CONGRATULATING BRIANNA VEGA, MISS RHODE ISLAND USA,

     FOR HER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS, LEADERSHIP, AND PROUD

REPRESENTATION OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Representatives Diaz, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Paplauskas,
Stewart, Cruz, Alzate, Kennedy, and Azzinaro

     Date Introduced: March 19, 2026

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, Brianna Vega was born and raised in the City of Providence, Rhode Island,

and is the proud daughter of Dominican immigrant parents and the granddaughter of women who

came to the United States in search of greater opportunities for their families; and

     WHEREAS, The courage, sacrifice, and perseverance of her family instilled in her a deep

pride in her Dominican heritage and a lifelong commitment to uplifting her community; and

     WHEREAS, Ms. Vega graduated from Classical High School in 2014 and continued her

education at the University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Nursing; and

     WHEREAS, She began her career as a Registered Nurse serving the community in which

she was raised, the City of Providence, and now specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology, where

she is dedicated to supporting and advocating for women throughout their healthcare journeys;

and

     WHEREAS, In addition to her professional work in health care, Brianna Vega is a

certified personal trainer who believes in creating safe spaces where individuals feel empowered

to pursue healthy lifestyles; and

     WHEREAS, Ms. Vega is also committed to mentorship and youth empowerment as a

volunteer “Big” with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island, where she works to inspire young

people and reinforce the importance of believing in their potential; and

     WHEREAS, Brianna Vega currently serves as the reigning Miss Rhode Island USA,

proudly representing the Ocean State at the Miss USA competition, where she was named a Top

20 semifinalist, marking the first placement for Rhode Island in more than a decade; and

     WHEREAS, Ms. Vega was also one of only three Dominican women to walk the Miss

USA stage this year, representing both Rhode Island and the Dominican-American community

with immense pride and distinction; now, therefore be it

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

honors and congratulates Brianna Vega, Miss Rhode Island USA, for her achievements,

leadership, and commitment to service, and proudly recognizes her as an inspiring role model for

young women and communities throughout Rhode Island; 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 Brianna Vega, Miss Rhode Island USA.

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