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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE - FIRST

RESPONDERS

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Vella-Wilkinson, Perez, Bennett, McNamara, Williams,
Knight, and Azzinaro

     Date Introduced: February 12, 2021

     Referred To: House Special Legislation

     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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     25-2-60. First responders day.

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     The seventeenth day of March shall annually be set aside as a day to be known as "Rhode

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Island's First Responder Day". This nation and state owe an enormous debt to law enforcement

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officers and fire service department professionals who work diligently and tirelessly to protect the

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people and property in Rhode Island. They protect our schools, public meeting places, homes and

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our physical safety twenty-four (24) hours a day, every day of the year. These devoted public

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service employees always answer the call and always come to the aid of those in need, regardless

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of the dangers they face or the possible consequences they may endure. This day shall be observed

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by the people of the state with appropriate ceremonies and activities that celebrate the many

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contributions of Rhode Island first responders.

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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 - FIRST

RESPONDERS

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     This act would establish March 17 as an annual day of special observance to honor Rhode

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Island's first responders.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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