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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2015

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Gallison, and Marshall

     Date Introduced: February 04, 2015

     Referred To: House Health, Education & Welfare

     (by request)

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 25-2 of the General Laws entitled "Days of Special Observance" is

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hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     25-2-57. Ataxia Awareness Day. -- The twenty-fifth day of September shall annually be

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set apart as a day to be known as "Ataxia Awareness Day." The day shall be observed by the

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people of this state with appropriate public awareness and educational activities and forums.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

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     This act would set aside the twenty-fifth day of September annually to be known as

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Ataxia Awareness Day.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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