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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 THE RHODE ISLAND MEDICAL SOCIETY FOR ORGANIZING THE 2026

STATE HOUSE ADVOCACY DAY

     Introduced By: Representatives Potter, Blazejewski, Kazarian, Kislak, Chippendale,
Corvese, Giraldo, Stewart, Bennett, and Hopkins

     Date Introduced: May 14, 2026

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, Physicians play an essential role in safeguarding the health, well-being, and

quality of life of all Rhode Islanders; and

     WHEREAS, Members of the Rhode Island Medical Society (RIMS) represent a broad

community of physicians committed to excellence in patient care, medical education, scientific

advancement, public health, and service to their communities; and

     WHEREAS, Physicians across Rhode Island provide compassionate, evidence-based care

to patients, while navigating an increasingly complex healthcare system marked by significant

administrative, regulatory, and financial pressures; and

     WHEREAS, Physician advocacy is essential to ensuring that healthcare policy remains

centered on patients, supports access to timely and affordable care, and improves public health

throughout the State; and

     WHEREAS, The annual RIMS Advocacy Day brings physicians to the State House to

engage directly with policymakers, share their medical expertise and frontline experience, and

advocate for policies that improve patient outcomes and support sustainable healthcare systems;

now, therefore be it

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

honors the Rhode Island Medical Society for organizing the 2026 State House Advocacy Day and

recognizes the physicians participating in this event for their dedication to their patients, their

profession, and the people of the State of 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 the Rhode Island Medical Society.

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