SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF TAÍNO DESCENDANTS IN RHODE ISLAND

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2026 -- S 2759
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N
RECOGNIZING THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF TAÍNO DESCENDANTS IN RHODE
ISLAND

Introduced By:
Senators Acosta, Dimitri, Urso, Appollonio, Vargas, and Pearson

Date Introduced:
March 03, 2026

Referred To:
Recommended for Immediate Consideration
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WHEREAS, The residents of this state of Taíno heritage merit recognition; and
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WHEREAS, Such residents serve a vital role in the state's diverse cultural fabric; and
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WHEREAS, The Taíno are the Indigenous people of Borikén and other Caribbean
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Islands, with a rich cultural heritage, language, and traditions; and
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WHEREAS, Members of several Taíno tribal communities, including the Cibuco
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Bayamón Taíno Tribe, the Baramaya Guainía Yukayeke, and the Baitoa Magua Yaque Taíno,
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reside in and contribute to communities across the State of Rhode Island through cultural
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preservation, education, and community engagement; and
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WHEREAS, The Taíno people contributed both historically and culturally to this state;
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and
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WHEREAS, Taíno-identifying residents of Rhode Island are part of a broader Taíno
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diaspora and contribute to the cultural diversity of the state through education, community
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engagement, and cultural preservation; and
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WHEREAS, The State of Rhode Island acknowledges the presence and partnership of the
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Rhode Island American Indian Heritage Commission, and the Federation of Aboriginal Nations
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of the Americas, whose members represent the continued survival and resurgence of Taíno
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heritage in the region; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby recognizes Taíno
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heritage and acknowledges the presence and contributions of Taíno-descended residents within

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the state, ensuring that their heritage is recognized and preserved for future generations while
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fostering a greater understanding of their historical and ongoing contributions to the state; and be
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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 Taíno community representatives in Rhode
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Island.
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