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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

CELEBRATING "URI DAY" AT THE RHODE ISLAND STATE HOUSE ON MARCH 26,

2026

     Introduced By: Representatives Fogarty, McEntee, Tanzi, Shekarchi, Blazejewski,
Cotter, Carson, Caldwell, McGaw, and Chippendale

     Date Introduced: March 26, 2026

     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

for the second year in a row and designated an 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, As a Carnegie R1 institution, URI 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” on March 26, 2026 at the Rhode Island State House, 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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