HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 28TH ANNUAL "WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK" ON MARCH 1-7, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Plain-English Summary

This is a House Resolution from the Rhode Island state legislature officially recognizing and celebrating "Women in Construction Week," scheduled for March 1-7, 2026. House resolutions like this one are formal expressions of the legislature's support or recognition for a particular cause, event, or group — they do not create new laws or change existing ones.

The resolution honors women who work in the construction industry and acknowledges their contributions to the field. "Women in Construction Week" is a national observance organized by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), and this resolution represents Rhode Island's official recognition of that event at the state level. The 2026 observance will mark the 28th annual celebration of this week.

This resolution primarily affects and recognizes women employed in or pursuing careers in construction trades and related fields in Rhode Island. It serves as a symbolic show of support from state lawmakers, highlighting the role women play in an industry that has historically been male-dominated. The resolution has already been read and passed by the Rhode Island House of Representatives.