HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 20TH OF 2026, TO BE "NATIONAL CAREGIVERS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 20TH OF 2026, TO BE "NATIONAL CAREGIVERS DAY" IN
THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By:
Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Carson, Kennedy,
Edwards, Bennett, Solomon, Ajello, and Fogarty

Date Introduced:
February 11, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, National Caregivers Day was created in 2015, and first celebrated in 2016,
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by the Providers Association for Home Health & Hospice Agencies (PAHHHA) as a way to
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recognize and thank the millions of caregivers who go the extra mile every day to provide
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critically important and nurturing care to millions of Americans; and
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WHEREAS, According to a 2025 report from the National Alliance for Caregiving and
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the American Association of Retired Persons, approximately 63 million family caregivers in the
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United States cared for an adult or child without pay. Most caregivers take care of one adult, but
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many care for two adults, and some for three or more adults. Around 60 percent of family
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caregivers are female; and
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WHEREAS, The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index also reports that caregivers spend
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about 13 days on household/errands and tasks, 6 days on personal care, and 13 hours on
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administrative duties and research, demonstrating an immense time commitment which often
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impacts their own health and work opportunities; and
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WHEREAS, Each year, National Caregivers Day offers an opportunity to thank and show
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appreciation to our local caregivers, including professional caregivers such as home health aides,
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nurses, and therapists, as well as informal family caregivers, who provide critically needed and
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loving care to so many people within our communities. Our communities are truly blessed to have
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these hard-working and dedicated professionals serving our neighborhoods and taking care of our
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loved ones and those in need of daily care and assistance; now, therefore be it

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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby
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proclaims February 20th of 2026, to be "National Caregivers Day" in the State of Rhode Island;
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and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Providers Association for Home Health &
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Hospice Agencies (PAHHHA).
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