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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2018

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE EMBLEMS

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Marshall, Cunha, Abney, Johnston, and Carson

     Date Introduced: January 25, 2018

     Referred To: House Finance

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Section 42-4-14 of the General Laws in Chapter 42-4 entitled "State

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Emblems" is hereby amended to read as follows:

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     42-4-14. State flagships.

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     The replica of the Continental sailing vessel known as "Providence" Class A Tall Ship,

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commonly known as the "SSV Oliver Hazard Perry", is hereby designated as the official flagship

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and tall ship ambassador of the state.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE EMBLEMS

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     This act would designate the Class A Tall Ship commonly known as the "SSV Oliver

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Hazard Perry" as the official flagship and tall ship ambassador of the state.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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