SENATE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF MARGARET M. OTTMAN
This Senate Resolution (SR 2194) formally expresses the Rhode Island Senate's condolences upon the passing of Margaret M. Ottman of Bellingham. It honors her life and legacy, highlighting her 38-year federal career, quilting contributions, and role as a devoted family matriarch ("Nana"). The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to her daughter, Nancy Phillips, and family. As a ceremonial resolution with no policy impact, it directly affects only the Ottman family through this formal expression of sympathy.
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passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Jan 22, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
01/22/2026 Senate read and passed
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10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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