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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
CONGRATULATING THE CAROLINA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ON
RECEIVING THE RICHMOND GRANGE'S COMMUNITY SERVICE GROUP OF THE
YEAR AWARD
Introduced By:
Senator V. Susan Sosnowski
Date Introduced:
April 28, 2026
Referred To:
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar
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WHEREAS, Over the past year, the Carolina Volunteer Fire Department has displayed
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their incredible and extraordinary commitment to the Richmond/Carolina community, going far
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beyond their already vital and essential roles as firefighters and emergency responders, but also
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through their compassion, and generosity in supporting their neighbors and one another; and
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WHEREAS, The overwhelming dedication of the members of the Carolina Volunteer
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Fire Department was displayed prominently in the way they rallied together in support of their
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colleague, Christopher Sherman, who was diagnosed with cancer. When Chris began his
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treatment at Rhode Island Hospital, members of the Department organized a fire truck escort to
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send him off with strength, support and solidarity, and each time Chris returned home, he was
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welcomed back with another escort; and
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WHEREAS, In September, the members of the Department hosted their annual 9/11
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Softball Tournament and dedicated the proceeds to the Sherman family. In a magnificent display
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of community spirit, the winning team, the Harmony Fire Department, also donated their
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winnings to the Sherman family; and
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WHEREAS, The members of the Carolina Volunteer Fire Department also came together
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to build a ramp at the home of the Sherman family, ensuring that Chris could safely and
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comfortably enter and exit during his recovery; and
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WHEREAS, In addition to helping their colleague, Chris, the department also
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participated in the “Good Night Lights” program at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, and took part in
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the Special Olympics Rhode Island Polar Plunge in March. The Department also provided
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education to local scouting troops on firefighting and safety, distributes free vehicle fire
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extinguishers to community members as part of the Moira’s Mission Public Safety Campaign,
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collects toys at toy drives at Christmas as part of Matthew’s Wish, and hosts a Santa’s Light
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Parade around town; and
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WHEREAS, The Carolina Volunteer Fire Department also takes their responsibility to
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educate the public on fire safety quite seriously, and posts weekly on their social media sites on
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relevant and related topics to include cooking safety, proper Christmas Tree disposal methods, pet
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safety, heater safety, how to prepare for extreme cold, proper ways for battery and chemical
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disposal, chemical and medicine reactions, reminders for home fire safety equipment, inspections,
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and causes; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island with great appreciation and
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admiration hereby heartily congratulates the Carolina Volunteer Fire Department on receiving the
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2026 Community Service Group of the Year Award from the Richmond Grange; 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 Carolina Volunteer Fire Department.
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