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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 THE RHODE ISLAND MEDICAL SOCIETY FOR ORGANIZING THE 2026
STATE HOUSE ADVOCACY DAY
Introduced By:
Representatives Potter, Blazejewski, Kazarian, Kislak, Chippendale,
Corvese, Giraldo, Stewart, Bennett, and Hopkins
Date Introduced:
May 14, 2026
Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, Physicians play an essential role in safeguarding the health, well-being, and
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quality of life of all Rhode Islanders; and
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WHEREAS, Members of the Rhode Island Medical Society (RIMS) represent a broad
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community of physicians committed to excellence in patient care, medical education, scientific
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advancement, public health, and service to their communities; and
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WHEREAS, Physicians across Rhode Island provide compassionate, evidence-based care
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to patients, while navigating an increasingly complex healthcare system marked by significant
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administrative, regulatory, and financial pressures; and
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WHEREAS, Physician advocacy is essential to ensuring that healthcare policy remains
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centered on patients, supports access to timely and affordable care, and improves public health
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throughout the State; and
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WHEREAS, The annual RIMS Advocacy Day brings physicians to the State House to
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engage directly with policymakers, share their medical expertise and frontline experience, and
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advocate for policies that improve patient outcomes and support sustainable healthcare systems;
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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 the Rhode Island Medical Society for organizing the 2026 State House Advocacy Day and
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recognizes the physicians participating in this event for their dedication to their patients, their
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profession, and the people of the State of 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 the Rhode Island Medical Society.
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