Rhode Island Senate adopts resolution commemorating Saint Joseph’s Day

The Rhode Island Senate adopted a resolution commemorating Saint Joseph’s Day, with Senate Leader Lita Chacon moving passage and the presiding officer announcing the ayes had it.

Leader Lita Chacon, who sponsored the resolution, said, “Saint Joseph's Day is an extremely important day each year for the thousands of Rhode Islanders whose families share Italian heritage,” and framed the observance around “hard work, humility, and devotion to faith and family.” The presiding officer called for the ayes and the resolution was adopted by voice vote.

The resolution, as read into the record by the clerk, praises Saint Joseph as a model of quiet courage and service and directs the secretary of state to transmit a duly certified copy to the Italian American Historical Society of Rhode Island. The measure notes the holiday’s global observances and the contributions of Italian immigrants to the state’s cultural life.

The adoption was procedural and ceremonial; there was no recorded roll call on this resolution. The Senate then proceeded to other business on the day’s agenda.