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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2016

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING SEPTEMBER 21, 2016, AS "INTERNATIONAL DAY

OF PEACE" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Lancia, Mattiello, Newberry, Azzinaro, and Melo

     Date Introduced: June 01, 2016

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, The issue of peace embraces the deepest hopes of all peoples and remains

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humanity's guiding inspiration; and

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     WHEREAS, In 1981, the United Nations proclaimed the International Day of Peace be

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"devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all

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nations and peoples"; and

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     WHEREAS, The United Nations expanded the observance of the International Day of

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Peace in 2001, to include the call for a day of global ceasefire and nonviolence, and invited all

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nations and people to honor a cessation of hostilities for the duration of the day; and

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     WHEREAS, There is growing support within our state for the observance of the

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International Day of Peace, which affirms a vision of our world at peace, and fosters cooperation

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between individuals, organizations and nations; and

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     WHEREAS, Global crises impel all citizens to work toward converting humanity's

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noblest aspirations for world peace into the practical reality of a culture of peace for future

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generations; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

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Providence Plantations hereby recognizes and celebrates "International Day of Peace" on

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September 21, 2016. We moreover implore the citizens of the state to observe this day with

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appropriate ceremonies and activities; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

 

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mr. Tushar Patel, the India Association of

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Rhode Island.

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