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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2022

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

HONORING REPRESENTATIVE DEBORAH RUGGIERO FOR HER SERVICE TO THE

PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Ackerman, Kazarian, Felix,
McGaw, Potter, Henries, Alzate, and Kennedy

     Date Introduced: June 23, 2022

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, To the immense good fortune of the people of Jamestown and Middletown,

Deborah Ruggiero chose a life path that would eventually lead to a vocation in public service. In

November of 2008, she was elected to the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing

District 74; and

     WHEREAS, Over the past fifteen years, Representative Ruggiero has lent her expertise

and unique insights to myriad legislative committees. Most recently, she served as Chair of the

House Innovation, Internet and Technology Committee and as a member of the House Finance

Committee and the House Special Legislation Committee; and

     WHEREAS, A strong voice on a panoply of issues, Representative Ruggiero has been

instrumental in enacting legislation in support of the expansion of renewable energy opportunities

including the Renewable Energy Growth Program, and economic development at Rhode Island’s

ports. She was also the sponsor of the Safe Schools Act, Rhode Island’s anti-bullying law, and

legislation to remove regulations on small businesses; and

     WHEREAS, Representative Ruggiero has also chaired numerous study commissions

including the Joint Port Facilities Study Commission, the commission studying possible

reorganization of the Coastal Resources Management Council, the task force that studied the

nexus of mental health laws and gun rights, and the Small Business Renewable Energy

Commission, all of which resulted in legislation promoting good economic, public safety and

environmental policy; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to the long hours at the State House, Representative Ruggiero is

President of DR Communications Group, and the creator and host of the award-winning radio

show, “Amazing Women.” She is also a member of Save the Bay and the Jamestown Rotary; and

     WHEREAS, Representative Ruggiero's abiding leadership and outstanding services on

behalf of the citizens of Rhode Island will long be praised, and we know that in all her future

endeavors, she will continue to provide strong advocacy for all Rhode Islanders; now, therefore

be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

joins the family and many friends of Representative Deborah Ruggiero in recognizing and

celebrating her inspirational career of service to the people of Rhode Island. We moreover, wish

her continued success, happiness and fulfillment; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Honorable Deborah Ruggiero.

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