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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 REPRESENTATIVE PATRICIA A. SERPA FOR HER SERVICE TO THE
PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Introduced By:
Representatives Blazejewski, Kazarian, Fellela, Chippendale, McEntee,
Ackerman, Shallcross Smith, Lima, Costantino, and Messier
Date Introduced:
June 11, 2026
Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, The Honorable Patricia A. Serpa has served with honor and distinction in
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the Rhode Island House of Representatives for more than nineteen years, faithfully representing
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the citizens of District 27 in the communities of West Warwick, Coventry, and Warwick since
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first being elected in 2006; and
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WHEREAS, Representative Serpa makes her home in the Town of West Warwick. She
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earned her Bachelor’s degree in education from Mount Saint Joseph College and later attained a
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Master’s degree in education from Providence College, further preparing her for a career
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dedicated to education and public service; and
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WHEREAS, Prior to her service in the General Assembly, Representative Serpa devoted
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many years to educating and mentoring young people as a public school educator and admissions
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officer, reflecting her lifelong commitment to the success and well-being of Rhode Island’s
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students and families; and
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WHEREAS, Representative Serpa also gained valuable experience in public service and
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community leadership when she served for six years on the West Warwick School Committee
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from 2000 through 2006, advocating for students, teachers, and families in her community; and
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WHEREAS, During her tenure in the Rhode Island House of Representatives,
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Representative Serpa has been a tireless advocate for transparency, accountability, and
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responsible governance. Since 2016, she has served as Chairwoman of the House Oversight
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Committee, where she has led numerous hearings and investigations addressing matters of public
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concern and working to ensure greater accountability within state government; and
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WHEREAS, Representative Serpa has also served the House of Representatives in
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several additional leadership and committee roles, including as Second Vice Chair of the House
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Rules Committee and as a member of the House Conduct Committee and the House Corporations
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Committee; and
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WHEREAS, Throughout her years in office, Representative Serpa has sponsored and
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supported important legislation aimed at improving the lives of Rhode Islanders, including laws
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prohibiting the manufacture and possession of untraceable “ghost guns,” providing compensation
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to individuals who were wrongfully incarcerated, strengthening state procurement and bidding
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practices, protecting consumers from unfair insurance practices, and improving election
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administration and transparency in government operations; and
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WHEREAS, Beyond her work in the General Assembly, Representative Serpa has
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remained actively engaged in her community and civic organizations, including the West
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Warwick Democratic Town Committee, the West Warwick Lions Club, the Sons of Italy, the
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Vince Lombardi Lodge, and Defenders of Animals; and
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WHEREAS, After many years of dedicated service to her constituents and to the State of
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Rhode Island, Representative Serpa has announced that she will not seek reelection, concluding a
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distinguished legislative career marked by integrity, diligence, and a steadfast commitment to
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public service; 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 thanks Representative Patricia A. Serpa for her many years of dedicated service to the
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people of the State of Rhode Island and expresses its sincere gratitude for her leadership and
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commitment to good government; 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 Honorable Patricia A. Serpa.
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