| R 129 |
| 2026 -- S 2759 Enacted 03/03/2026 |
| S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N |
| RECOGNIZING THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF TAÍNO DESCENDANTS IN RHODE ISLAND |
Introduced By: Senators Acosta, Dimitri, Urso, Appollonio, Vargas, and Pearson |
| Date Introduced: March 03, 2026 |
| WHEREAS, The residents of this state of Taíno heritage merit recognition; and |
| WHEREAS, Such residents serve a vital role in the state's diverse cultural fabric; and |
| WHEREAS, The Taíno are the Indigenous people of Borikén and other Caribbean |
| Islands, with a rich cultural heritage, language, and traditions; and |
| WHEREAS, Members of several Taíno tribal communities, including the Cibuco |
| Bayamón Taíno Tribe, the Baramaya Guainía Yukayeke, and the Baitoa Magua Yaque Taíno, |
| reside in and contribute to communities across the State of Rhode Island through cultural |
| preservation, education, and community engagement; and |
| WHEREAS, The Taíno people contributed both historically and culturally to this state; |
| and |
| WHEREAS, Taíno-identifying residents of Rhode Island are part of a broader Taíno |
| diaspora and contribute to the cultural diversity of the state through education, community |
| engagement, and cultural preservation; and |
| WHEREAS, The State of Rhode Island acknowledges the presence and partnership of the |
| Rhode Island American Indian Heritage Commission, and the Federation of Aboriginal Nations |
| of the Americas, whose members represent the continued survival and resurgence of Taíno |
| heritage in the region; now, therefore, be it |
| RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby recognizes Taíno |
| heritage and acknowledges the presence and contributions of Taíno-descended residents within |
| the state, ensuring that their heritage is recognized and preserved for future generations while |
| fostering a greater understanding of their historical and ongoing contributions to the state; 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 Taíno community representatives in Rhode |
| Island. |
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| LC004820 |
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