SR 162 Rhode Island Senate · 2025 Regular Session

SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF DAVID E. POTTS

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution expressing condolences for David E. Potts, a Providence resident and U.S. Army veteran who passed away. The resolution formally honors his life, military service, career, and family, and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to his wife, Cheryl A. Potts, and family. It does not create any new laws or affect policy, as it is a symbolic gesture of respect. The bill was passed by the Rhode Island Senate on February 4, 2025.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
02/04/2025 Senate read and passed
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Val Lawson
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