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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

CONDEMNING POLITICAL VIOLENCE AND REAFFIRMING THE PRINCIPLES OF

CIVILITY, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE

     Introduced By: Senators de la Cruz, Mack, LaMountain, Raptakis, Famiglietti, DiPalma,
Tikoian, Urso, Ciccone, and Britto

     Date Introduced: April 30, 2026

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, The State of Rhode Island and the United States of America are founded

upon democratic principles that depend upon the peaceful exchange of ideas, the rule of law, and

respect for differing viewpoints; and

     WHEREAS, Political violence in any form—whether threatened or carried out—

undermines the foundations of a free society, erodes public trust, and endangers the safety of

public officials, candidates for office, and the general public; and

     WHEREAS, Recent years have seen a troubling rise in politically motivated threats and

acts of violence across the nation, directed at individuals of differing political affiliations and

roles in public life; and

     WHEREAS, Most recently, an attempted act of violence directed at President Donald J.

Trump has once again underscored the urgent need to reject violence and reaffirm our shared

commitment to peaceful civic engagement; and

     WHEREAS, The people of Rhode Island stand united in the belief that disagreements

must be resolved through dialogue, democratic processes, and the ballot box—not through

intimidation, coercion, or violence; and

     WHEREAS, It is the responsibility of leaders at all levels of government to model

civility, encourage respectful discourse, and unequivocally condemn violence regardless of its

source or target; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby condemns political

violence in all its forms and calls upon all individuals and institutions to reject extremism and

uphold the rule of law; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That this Senate specifically denounces the most recent attempted act of

violence against President Donald J. Trump, and affirms that such acts have no place in our

democracy; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That this Senate urges all Rhode Islanders to promote a climate of mutual

respect, civic responsibility, and peaceful participation in the democratic process; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the President of the United States, Donald J.

Trump, and members of the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation.

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