HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING “NATIONAL WOMEN PHYSICIANS DAY” ON FEBRUARY 3RD OF 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

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This is a House Resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature officially recognizing February 3rd, 2026, as "National Women Physicians Day" in the state of Rhode Island. House resolutions like this one are formal expressions of the legislature's values or recognition of a person, group, or cause — they do not create new laws or require any government action or spending.

The resolution celebrates women physicians and their contributions to medicine and healthcare. February 3rd was chosen because it marks the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, who in 1849 became the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. National Women Physicians Day is observed across the country to honor her legacy and recognize the achievements of women in the medical profession.

This resolution affects no one in a legally binding way, but it serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation toward women doctors in Rhode Island and across the country. It has already been read and passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives.