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House proclaims Black History Month, American Heart Month and other observances
Summary
During the same session the Rhode Island House adopted ceremonial resolutions proclaiming February 2026 as Black History Month and American Heart Month, and designated National School Counseling Week and National Women Physicians Day; sponsors highlighted historical contributions and health statistics in the resolution texts.
The Rhode Island House adopted several ceremonial resolutions and proclamations during the session, each read on the floor and ordered transmitted.
Deputy Speaker Hall presented a house resolution proclaiming February 2026 as Black History Month and emphasized the historical and ongoing contributions of African Americans in Rhode Island and the nation. The resolution text read on the floor cites significant figures and local historic sites and notes the 2026 theme "a century of black history commemorations."
Chairman McNamara introduced a resolution commemorating National School Counseling Week (Feb. 2–6, 2026), praising school counselors for their role guiding students through academic and social-emotional challenges.
Chairwoman Diaz presented a resolution recognizing National Women Physicians Day to honor women physicians and encourage support for equity in medicine; the read text cites workforce data and references a RAND report on pay disparities.
Representative Felix presented a resolution declaring February 2026 as American Heart Month, noting on the floor that "every year, 1 in 4 Americans of all ages, gender, and ethnicities die from heart disease" and encouraging awareness actions such as wearing red and learning CPR.
All ceremonial resolutions were ordered transmitted to the Secretary of State and appropriate organizations; the House adjourned following the ceremonial business.
