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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

     

     Introduced By: Representative C Lima

     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. Dr. Ernest Finocchio Day.

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     The twenty-seventh day of October annually shall be set apart as a day to be known as "Dr.

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Ernest Finocchio Day". The day shall be observed by the people of this state with appropriate

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ceremonies and activities that honor and recognize his passion, dedication, and contributions to

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animal welfare and advocacy in our state.

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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-seventh day of October annually to be known as Dr.

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Ernest Finocchio Day.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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