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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

CELEBRATING JUNE 1, 2023, AS "RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE DAY" IN THE STATE OF

RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Representatives Alzate, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Messier,
Potter, Bennett, Felix, McNamara, and Sanchez

     Date Introduced: June 01, 2023

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, Established by the General Assembly in 1854, and originally named the

"Rhode Island State Normal School", Rhode Island College (RIC) is a public college located in

the City of Providence and is the second oldest institution of higher education in Rhode Island;

and

     WHEREAS, Comprised of a 180-acre campus, RIC has 360 full-time faculty members,

and a student body of close to 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offers eight

baccalaureate degree programs in over 76 areas of specialization, eight graduate degree programs

in some 46 areas of specialization, and a doctoral program in education, offered jointly with the

University of Rhode Island; and

     WHEREAS, In addition, RIC offers programs and classes in professional and workforce

development, continuing and adult education, and community programs and initiatives "that

empower our citizens and strengthen our communities"; and

     WHEREAS, RIC also offers a panoply of athletic opportunities as a member of the

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) with 21 varsity sports, with 9 men's sports

teams and 12 women's sports teams; and

     WHEREAS, Earning recognition throughout New England for its excellence, RIC was

named one of the "Top 10 Best Value Public Colleges in New England" in 2021, and was ranked

#1 for social mobility among public regional universities in New England, according to the 2022

U.S. News and World Report; and

     WHEREAS, Walt Disney once said, "All our dreams can come true...if we have the

courage to pursue them." Rhode Island College has been helping students to believe in

themselves and their dreams and is changing the trajectory of students' lives through education;

now, therefore be it

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

celebrates June 1, 2023 as "Rhode Island College Day" and thanks the College and staff for the

significant contributions they provide to the citizens of our State; 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 Jack R. Warner, President of Rhode Island

College.

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