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Senate adopts Brain Tumor Awareness Month proclamation and extends condolences for Robert G. Salisbury
Summary
The Senate proclaimed May 2025 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month and adopted a resolution extending condolences on the passing of Robert G. Salisbury; both measures were adopted without recorded opposition and guests were introduced.
Providence — The Rhode Island Senate adopted two ceremonial resolutions on the floor: a proclamation declaring May 2025 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month and a resolution extending condolences on the passing of the honorable Robert G. Salisbury.
Chairwoman Melissa Murray asked the clerk to read the brain tumor awareness resolution, which the clerk presented with statistics on incidence and survival rates. Murray moved the resolution; it was moved, seconded and adopted without discussion. Murray introduced Lisa D'Ambra of the Rhode Island Brain and Spine Tumor Foundation and guest Michelle Alves, who shared remarks about living with glioblastoma.
Separately, Senator Coleman requested and moved adoption of a resolution extending condolences to the Salisbury family. The clerk read a resolution that recounted Salisbury’s service as a Central Falls firefighter, owner of the Roundhouse Tavern and a former state representative; the resolution passed and family members were introduced in the chamber.
Both resolutions were transmitted as provided by Senate practice; the floor record does not show further action items attached to the ceremonial measures.
