Rhode Island's Community Health Centers have been providing essential medical, dental, and behavioral health care services for over fifty years, serving more than 200,000 residents regardless of their ability to pay. These centers, which employ over 2,000 healthcare professionals and support staff, offer additional services such as language interpretation, transportation, and case management. In 2021, they not only created thousands of jobs but also generated significant economic activity within the state. The resolution lists eight specific Community Health Centers that operate across all five counties of Rhode Island, highlighting their patient-majority governance structure which ensures that the centers are responsive to the needs of the communities they serve.

The resolution declares May 23, 2024, as "Rhode Island Community Health Center Day" in recognition of the substantial contributions these centers have made to the state's healthcare system. This day is set to honor the legacy and ongoing impact of the Community Health Centers. The House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island has resolved to officially mark this occasion and has directed the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to each of the eight named Community Health Centers as a formal acknowledgment of their invaluable service to the state's residents.