Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 8597: HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING RHODE ISLAND NATIVE JOSEPH MAZZULLA, HEAD COACH OF THE BOSTON CELTICS, ON BEING NAMED THE 2025-2026 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION COACH OF THE YEAR
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 8597 is a resolution introduced in the Rhode Island House on May 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING RHODE ISLAND NATIVE JOSEPH MAZZULLA, HEAD COACH OF THE BOSTON CELTICS, ON BEING NAMED THE 2025-2026 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION COACH OF THE YEAR. Primary sponsor: Charlene Lima (Democratic), Greg Costantino (Democratic), Tom Noret (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), Dick Fascia (Republican), David Place (Republican), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Chris Blazejewski (Democratic), Deb Fellela (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): 05/28/2026 House read and passed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Greg Costantino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Tom Noret | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Raymond Hull | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Dick Fascia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Katie Kazarian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Chris Blazejewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Deb Fellela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/28/2026 House read and passed