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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2018

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2018, TO BE "FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH"

IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Morgan, Kennedy, and Serpa

     Date Introduced: April 03, 2018

     Referred To: House read and passed

     (General Treasurer)

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     WHEREAS, Rhode Island's prosperity is directly linked to the economic health of its

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residents; and

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     WHEREAS, Our nation's financial system has grown increasingly complex, leaving too

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many Americans without the means to secure a strong financial future; and

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     WHEREAS, Rhode Island continues to recover from the worst economic crisis in

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generations. Therefore, it is more important than ever to be knowledgeable about the

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consequences of our financial decisions; and

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     WHEREAS, Strengthening the financial ability of all Rhode Islanders is an investment in

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the fundamental promise of a brighter future and the building of a more prosperous nation; and

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     WHEREAS, Financial literacy is a tool to achieve economic security and protection

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against fraud and predatory banking practices; and

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     WHEREAS, Rhode Islanders are seeking to improve their personal finances through a

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broad range of banking and financial products; and

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     WHEREAS, Personal financial literacy education involves active engagement on the part

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of individuals and families in an ongoing and evolving process; and

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     WHEREAS, Governments, private businesses, community-based organization, and

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institutions of education should work together to help consumers make informed decisions about

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their finances and avoid deceptive or predatory practices; and

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     WHEREAS, Rhode Island should endeavor to expand the availability of financial

 

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products and services that are fair, affordable, and understandable; and

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     WHEREAS, April is National Financial Literacy Month, where the financial community

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highlights its commitment to teaching ourselves and our children about the basics of financial

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education; 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 proclaims April, 2018, to be "Financial Literacy Month." We

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moreover urge all Rhode Islanders to take advantage of various programs and activities that will

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increase their personal financial literacy both during the month of April and throughout the year;

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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 the RI JumpStart Coalition.

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