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Providence council honors Ruth Diamond Madsen and approves related homelessness resolutions after heated debate
Summary
The Providence City Council unanimously passed a resolution honoring Ruth "Diamond" Madsen and approved two additional homelessness-related items after extended remarks and calls for an emergency declaration from councilors.
The Providence City Council on Jan. 7 adopted a resolution honoring Ruth "Diamond" Madsen and approved two related agenda items after extended public remarks and debate about the city's response to homelessness.
The council read a resolution memorializing Madsen’s advocacy for people experiencing homelessness and directing that a copy be sent to her family and Matthewson Street Church. The resolution text noted Madsen’s volunteer work with the Voices of Homelessness group and Matthewson Street Church and praised her advocacy for vulnerable residents.
Deputy Majority Leader Harris, who introduced remarks during the item, described Madsen as “a tireless advocate for people who did not know her” and praised…
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