SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIVES OF RHONDA DORGAN, AIDAN DORGAN AND GERALD DORGAN, COMMENDING THE HEROISM OF FIRST RESPONDERS AND CITIZENS, AND EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE RHODE ISLAND SENATE FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC EVENTS AT THE DENNIS M. LYNCH ARENA IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET

This Senate resolution (SR 2636) commemorates Rhonda Dorgan, Aidan Dorgan, and Gerald Dorgan, who died in a violent incident at Pawtucket's Dennis M. Lynch Arena during a high school hockey game on February 16, 2026. It expresses the Rhode Island Senate's deepest sympathy to their families and commends the heroism of first responders, law enforcement, and citizens who intervened during the tragedy. The resolution has no legal effect - it is a symbolic gesture of condolence and gratitude, directing the Secretary of State to send certified copies to the Dorgan families and Pawtucket's mayor.