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 Peace Corps and its volunteers for their dedication and the positive impact they have made on communities both abroad and in the United States. It emphasizes the importance of their work in helping individuals improve their lives and contribute to their communities. Additionally, the resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the Director of the Peace Corps, Carol Spahn, acknowledging the organization's ongoing mission and the spirit of service embodied by 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.