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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 REPRESENTATIVE JULIE A. CASIMIRO FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE

TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Representatives Blazejewski, Kazarian, Alzate, Chippendale, Corvese,
Fogarty, Donovan, Spears, Knight, and McGaw

     Date Introduced: June 11, 2026

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, The Honorable Julie A. Casimiro was first elected to the Rhode Island

House of Representatives in November of 2016, to serve the residents of District 31 in North

Kingstown and Exeter with integrity, compassion, and distinction; and

     WHEREAS, In recognition of her strong leadership and commitment to public service,

Representative Casimiro was appointed Deputy Majority Leader in January of 2019, and served

as First Vice Chair of the House Committee on Oversight, Chair of the House Oversight Children

and Families Subcommittee, and as a member of the House Education Committee, the House

Judiciary Committee, and the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee; and

     WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure in the General Assembly, Representative Casimiro

has been a tireless advocate for children, families, students, veterans, consumers, and vulnerable

Rhode Islanders, championing legislation to strengthen protections, improve public policy, and

enhance quality of life throughout the State; and

     WHEREAS, During the 2025 legislative session, Representative Casimiro secured

passage of legislation requiring Rhode Island schools to establish policies governing student use

of personal electronic devices during the school day, while also sponsoring legislation protecting

Rhode Islanders from cryptocurrency ATM scams; and

     WHEREAS, Representative Casimiro was selected to the National Conference of State

Legislatures’ 2025 Youth Justice Fellows Program, joining a distinguished national network of

lawmakers committed to advancing effective youth justice policy and reform; and

     WHEREAS, In 2024, Representative Casimiro introduced legislation supporting student

participation in Individualized Education Program, physical education classes, requiring

searchable healthcare facility price lists, and protecting workers by prohibiting contractors and

subcontractors from substituting cash payments for required health care benefits; and

     WHEREAS, In 2024, Representative Casimiro was also recognized by Adoption Rhode

Island for her dedication to children in state care and by the Rhode Island Pharmacists

Association for her efforts to address shortages in primary care health services; and

     WHEREAS, During the 2023 legislative session, Representative Casimiro introduced

legislation requiring gift card scam warnings in retail stores and requiring driver education

programs to include instruction on the dangers of driving under the influence of cannabis; and

     WHEREAS, Representative Casimiro was selected to serve as Vice Chairwoman of the

National Conference of State Legislatures Standing Committee on Children, Families and Human

Services, and was honored by Tides Family Services with its “Humanitarian Award” in

recognition of her support for strengthening behavioral health services for children throughout

Rhode Island; and

     WHEREAS, In 2022, Representative Casimiro introduced legislation closing loopholes

involving individuals in positions of authority engaging in sexual relations with minors, and

sponsored legislation requiring the Department of Children, Youth and Families to identify the

military status of parents involved in child abuse cases and notify appropriate military authorities,

including the Military Family Advocacy Program; and

     WHEREAS, Representative Casimiro was recognized by the Rhode Island Coalition for

Children and Families as its 2022 Legislative Champion for her advocacy and commitment to

protecting children and supporting families across the State; and

     WHEREAS, Prior to her legislative service, she built a successful career as a marketing

executive and fund development professional while contributing her time and expertise to

numerous nonprofit boards and community organizations; and

     WHEREAS, A graduate of Cranston High School West and Providence College,

Representative Casimiro earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and has utilized her education,

experience, and compassion to become a highly respected leader and public servant; and

     WHEREAS, Representative Casimiro and her husband, Richard Casimiro, reside in

North Kingstown, and as she enters a well-earned retirement, she leaves behind a legacy of

compassion, integrity, and steadfast commitment that will be greatly missed in the House

Chambers; now, therefore be it

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

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honors Representative Julie A. Casimiro for her many years of distinguished service to the people

of the State of Rhode Island and expresses its sincere gratitude for her outstanding leadership and

commitment to public service; 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 Honorable Julie A. Casimiro.

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