HR 8612 Rhode Island House · 2026 Regular Session

HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING REV. DR. BERNARD LAFAYETTE JR. FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This bill is a House Resolution that formally honors the life and work of Rev. Dr. Bernard LaFayette Jr., a prominent civil rights leader and educator. It recognizes his significant contributions to Rhode Island, including his role in founding the University of Rhode Island's Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies and his service on the Governor's Select Commission on Race and Police-Community Relations. The resolution expresses gratitude for his impact on the state and directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the document to his family.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
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Introduced Jun 3, 2026 Last action Jun 3, 2026
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Jun 3, 2026
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06/03/2026 House read and passed
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