Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 7826: HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIVES OF RHONDA DORGAN, AIDAN DORGAN AND GERALD DORGAN, COMMENDING THE HEROISM OF FIRST RESPONDERS AND CITIZENS, AND EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE RHODE ISLAND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC EVENTS AT THE DENNIS M. LYNCH ARENA IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET

Passed one chamber Last action February 26, 2026: 02/26/2026 House read and passed

Plain-language summary

HR 7826 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIVES OF RHONDA DORGAN, AIDAN DORGAN AND GERALD DORGAN, COMMENDING THE HEROISM OF FIRST RESPONDERS AND CITIZENS, AND EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE RHODE ISLAND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC EVENTS AT THE DENNIS M. LYNCH ARENA IN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET. Primary sponsor: Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Brian Newberry (Republican), Brian Kennedy (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Mike Chippendale (Republican), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Joe Shekarchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): 02/26/2026 House read and passed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joseph McNamara (Democratic); Brandon Potter (Democratic); Brian Newberry (Republican); Brian Kennedy (Democratic); and 6 more.