Honoring the Rhode Island Medical Society for Organizing the 2026 State House Advocacy Day

WHEREAS, Physicians play an essential role in safeguarding the health, well-being, and quality of life of all Rhode Islanders; and

WHEREAS, Members of the Rhode Island Medical Society (RIMS) represent a broad community of physicians committed to excellence in patient care, medical education, scientific advancement, public health, and service to their communities; and

WHEREAS, Physicians across Rhode Island provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients, while navigating an increasingly complex healthcare system marked by significant administrative, regulatory, and financial pressures; and

WHEREAS, Physician advocacy is essential to ensuring that healthcare policy remains centered on patients, supports access to timely and affordable care, and improves public health throughout the State; and

WHEREAS, The annual RIMS Advocacy Day brings physicians to the State House to engage directly with policymakers, share their medical expertise and frontline experience, and advocate for policies that improve patient outcomes and support sustainable healthcare systems; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby honors the Rhode Island Medical Society for organizing the 20 State House Advocacy Day and recognizes the physicians participating in this event for their dedication to their patients, their profession, and the people of the State of Rhode Island; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Rhode Island Medical Society.