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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXTENDING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THOSE FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS

WHO LOST LOVED ONES IN THE JET SET CLUB TRAGEDY

     

     Introduced By: Senators Mack, Felag, Ujifusa, Urso, Bissaillon, Pearson, Lauria,
DiMario, Vargas, and Bell

     Date Introduced: April 10, 2025

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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     WHEREAS, It was with deep sadness and devastation that this Senate and the world

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learned of the incomprehensible tragedy that unfolded in the capital City of Santo Domingo, in

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the Dominican Republic; and

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     WHEREAS, On Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, at least 184 souls perished and 155 survivors

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were taken to nearby hospitals when a massive collapse brought the roof down on patrons

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innocently enjoying a concert at the Jet Set Club; and

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     WHEREAS, In the early morning hours, firefighters laboriously lifted heavy blocks of

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broken concrete and utilized planks of wood to lift the heavy debris as the sounds of drills

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breaking through concrete filled the air; and

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     WHEREAS, For over 12 hours, more than 300 people feverishly worked on the desperate

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search and rescue operation, digging through mountains of rubble to rescue survivors, and a

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specialized canine unit was brought in to help search in critical, hard-to-reach areas; and

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     WHEREAS, So many people in Rhode Island and all across New England and the

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country have close ties with the Dominican Republic and the sons, daughters, sisters, brothers,

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mothers, and fathers who are victims of this tragedy, and it has left profound pain and dismay in

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all our hearts; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby extends deepest

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condolences to those friends and family members who lost loved ones in the Jet Set Club tragedy.

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There are no words to adequately express our profound sadness, but know that you are in the

 

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thoughts and prayers of all Rhode Islanders; 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 a duly certified copy of this resolution to The Dominican Independence and Heritage

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Award Committee of Rhode Island (DIHACRI).

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