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  STATE  OF  RHODE  ISLAND
  IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
  JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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  SENATE RESOLUTION
  DECLARING MAY 28, 2026, AS "PHARMACY ADVOCACY DAY" IN THE STATE OF
  RHODE ISLAND
  Introduced By: Senators Kallman, LaMountain, Appollonio, Famiglietti, Raptakis,
  Tikoian, Burke, Urso, Lauria, and Britto
  Date Introduced: May 28, 2026
  Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
1WHEREAS, The health and well-being of Rhode Island residents are of paramount
2 importance; and
3WHEREAS, Pharmacists are among the most accessible and visible healthcare providers,
4 delivering critical services to patients; and
5WHEREAS, Pharmacists are well-positioned to ensure optimal medication therapy
6 outcomes, expand public health efforts, provide accessible and quality patient-centered care,
7 education, and advocacy to individuals across the State; and
8WHEREAS, Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists serve as
9 integral members of the healthcare team, working collaboratively with patients, caregivers,
10 physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize
11 medication therapy and improve health outcomes; and
12WHEREAS, According to the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), in Rhode
13 Island there are approximately 1,170 licensed pharmacists and 1,590 pharmacy technicians, all
14 providing essential medication management, vaccination services, and other healthcare services
15 to residents across the State; and
16WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Pharmacists Association has declared May 28, 2026, as
17 Rhode Island Pharmacy Advocacy Day; and
18WHEREAS, Pharmacy Advocacy Day provides an opportunity to recognize and
19 celebrate the contributions of pharmacy professionals to the health and well-being of our
1 communities, while also raising awareness of the importance of pharmacy advocacy efforts in
2 shaping healthcare policy and advancing the pharmacy profession; and
3WHEREAS, It is essential that Rhode Islanders support and promote the vital role of
4 pharmacy professionals in public health and healthcare delivery, and encourage greater
5 collaboration between pharmacists, policymakers, healthcare providers, and community
6 stakeholders to address healthcare challenges and improve patient care; now, therefore be it
7RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby declares May 28,
8 2026, as "Pharmacy Advocacy Day" in the State of Rhode Island and encourages all citizens,
9 healthcare professionals, organizations, and institutions to recognize and participate in activities
10 and events that promote pharmacy advocacy, raise awareness of the importance of pharmacists in
11 healthcare, and support the goals and objectives of Pharmacy Advocacy Day; and be it further
12RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
13 transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Rhode Island Pharmacists Association and
14 the Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy.
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