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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 -- DAYS OF

SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Vella-Wilkinson, Solomon, Azzinaro, Kennedy, Noret,
and Filippi

     Date Introduced: February 24, 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. Women Veterans' Day.

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     The twelfth day of June annually shall be set apart as a day to be known as "Women

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Veterans' Day". The day shall be observed by the people of this state with appropriate ceremonies

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and activities that celebrate the many contributions of women veterans.

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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 -- DAYS OF

SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

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     This act would designate June 12 annually as Women Veterans' Day as a day of special

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observance in the state of Rhode Island.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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