Chapter 227

2007 -- H 5162

Enacted 07/03/07

A N A C T

RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

Introduced By: Representatives Ucci, Fellela, Almeida, Pacheco, and Jacquard

Date Introduced: January 24, 2007

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 25-2 of the General Laws entitled "Days of Special Observance" is

hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

25-2-48. Firefighters' and Police Officers' Appreciation Day. -- The eleventh day of

September shall annually be set apart as a day to be known as "Firefighters' and Police Officers'

Appreciation Day." This day shall be observed by the people of this state with appropriate

ceremonies and activities that honor and commemorate all the dedicated men and women who

have lost their lives in the line of duty as Firefighters and Police Officers in our state.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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