HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING AND CONGRATULATING BRIANNA VEGA, MISS RHODE ISLAND USA, FOR HER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS, LEADERSHIP, AND PROUD REPRESENTATION OF 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
HONORING AND CONGRATULATING BRIANNA VEGA, MISS RHODE ISLAND USA,
FOR HER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS, LEADERSHIP, AND PROUD
REPRESENTATION OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By:
Representatives Diaz, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Paplauskas,
Stewart, Cruz, Alzate, Kennedy, and Azzinaro

Date Introduced:
March 19, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, Brianna Vega was born and raised in the City of Providence, Rhode Island,
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and is the proud daughter of Dominican immigrant parents and the granddaughter of women who
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came to the United States in search of greater opportunities for their families; and
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WHEREAS, The courage, sacrifice, and perseverance of her family instilled in her a deep
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pride in her Dominican heritage and a lifelong commitment to uplifting her community; and
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WHEREAS, Ms. Vega graduated from Classical High School in 2014 and continued her
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education at the University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Nursing; and
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WHEREAS, She began her career as a Registered Nurse serving the community in which
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she was raised, the City of Providence, and now specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology, where
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she is dedicated to supporting and advocating for women throughout their healthcare journeys;
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and
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WHEREAS, In addition to her professional work in health care, Brianna Vega is a
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certified personal trainer who believes in creating safe spaces where individuals feel empowered
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to pursue healthy lifestyles; and
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WHEREAS, Ms. Vega is also committed to mentorship and youth empowerment as a
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volunteer “Big” with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island, where she works to inspire young
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people and reinforce the importance of believing in their potential; and
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WHEREAS, Brianna Vega currently serves as the reigning Miss Rhode Island USA,
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proudly representing the Ocean State at the Miss USA competition, where she was named a Top

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20 semifinalist, marking the first placement for Rhode Island in more than a decade; and
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WHEREAS, Ms. Vega was also one of only three Dominican women to walk the Miss
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USA stage this year, representing both Rhode Island and the Dominican-American community
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with immense pride and distinction; 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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honors and congratulates Brianna Vega, Miss Rhode Island USA, for her achievements,
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leadership, and commitment to service, and proudly recognizes her as an inspiring role model for
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young women and communities throughout Rhode Island; 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 Brianna Vega, Miss Rhode Island USA.
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