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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
CONGRATULATING THE ELEANOR SLATER HOSPITAL--ZAMBARANO CAMPUS ON
THE RECOGNITION OF "ZAMBARANO DAY" ON MAY 5, 2026
Introduced By:
Representatives Place, Newberry, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale,
Felix, Hull, Hopkins, Ajello, and Fellela
Date Introduced:
May 05, 2026
Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, Since 1995, the Eleanor Slater Hospital-Zambarano campus has been
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serving the citizens of the State of Rhode Island. It was previously called the Dr. U. E.
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Zambarano Hospital in tribute to its superintendent. Since its inception, the Eleanor Slater
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Hospital-Zambarano campus has provided crucial health care for many Rhode Islanders; and
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WHEREAS, This facility delivers compassionate health care services to those Rhode
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Islanders who are in greatest need, including those with acute breathing problems, severe wounds,
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infectious diseases, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and other acute conditions which
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require a longer hospitalization. The hospital also serves geriatric patients who require more
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medical and clinical resources than other post-acute providers can provide; and
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WHEREAS, Eleanor Slater Hospital-Zambarano campus serves as a model for long-term
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acute care facilities; and
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WHEREAS, Since its first meeting on May 18, 1979, the patients have been involved in
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an organized group, “Patients for Progress” dedicated to promoting superior care for all
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individuals at our State hospitals; and
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WHEREAS, The staff at Eleanor Slater Hospital-Zambarano campus work tirelessly to
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ensure a high quality for all patients and their families as they also begin the planning of a new
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state-of-the-art facility on the Zambarano campus; 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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recognizes “Zambarano Day” on May 5, 2026, and extends its sincere congratulations to the staff
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of the Eleanor Slater Hospital-Zambarano campus and expresses its deep appreciation for the
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continuation of their laudable efforts on behalf of all long-term acute care patients; and be it
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further
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RESOLVED, That this House hereby declares its continuing support to ensure the
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Eleanor Slater Hospital-Zambarano campus remains an exemplary long-term acute care hospital
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for the benefit of all Rhode Islanders; 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 the staff of the Eleanor Slater Hospital-
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Zambarano campus.
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