SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MELVIN L. ZURIER
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution expressing condolences for Melvin L. Zurier, a Rhode Island resident and retired Air Force Reserve Colonel who served as a lawyer, public servant, and community leader. It formally honors his life, career, and family without creating any new laws or policies. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to his family, including his son Senator Samuel D. Zurier. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legislative effect beyond expressing official sympathy.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 14, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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2
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0
Jan 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
01/14/2025 Senate read and passed
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10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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