House honors departing representative's service

Summary#

H-8637 is a Rhode Island House resolution, not a measure that creates or amends a general statute. According to the supplied status, it was enacted. Its stated goal is to recognize Representative Robert “Bob” Quattrocchi’s service and express the House’s thanks.

  • The House expresses gratitude to Quattrocchi, congratulates him on his service, and wishes him well.
  • The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send him a certified copy.
  • It makes no changes to laws, public services, rights, taxes, or benefits.

What it means for you#

  • Rhode Island residents: The resolution does not directly change anything about your rights, services, or obligations.
  • Robert “Bob” Quattrocchi: He receives the House’s formal recognition and a certified copy of the resolution.
  • Secretary of State: The resolution directs the office to transmit that copy.

Money#

No publicly available information about cost is in the supplied material.

  • The resolution gives no cost estimate and states no appropriation or funding.

What is unclear#

  • The resolution does not state what, if anything, producing or transmitting the certified copy will cost.
  • No further process or follow-up action is specified.

Case for#

  • A possible argument for the resolution is that it formally records the House’s appreciation for a departing representative’s service.
  • It recognizes Quattrocchi’s community and legislative contributions without changing public policy.

Case against#

  • A possible limitation is that the resolution does not address policy or deliver a service; its effect is ceremonial recognition.
  • The material provides no cost estimate for producing and sending the certified copy.