The Rhode Island House of Representatives has introduced a resolution to officially proclaim February 23rd through March 1st, 2025, as "Peace Corps Week" in the state. This resolution recognizes the significant contributions of the Peace Corps, an organization founded in 1960 by then-Senator John F. Kennedy, which has seen over 240,000 volunteers serve in more than 140 countries. The Peace Corps focuses on various critical issues, including AIDS education, environmental preservation, and business development, and continues to play a vital role in promoting world peace and friendship.

The resolution commends the dedication of Peace Corps volunteers and acknowledges their impact on improving the lives of individuals and communities both abroad and in the United States. It also directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Director of the Peace Corps, Carol Spahn, as a formal recognition of the organization's ongoing mission and the service of its volunteers.

Introduced by Representatives O'Brien, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, and Dawson on February 25, the resolution has been read and passed in the House.