This resolution expresses condolences on the passing of Mattie Smith, a mother of five and co-founder of Direct Action for Rights and Equality (DARE). It highlights her activism and leadership in advocating for low-income women and improving the lives of Rhode Islanders through initiatives such as homeless shelters, playgrounds, and dental care provisions. The resolution extends sympathy to her family and authorizes the Secretary of State to transmit a copy of the resolution to them.