Chapter 235
2008 -- H 7334
AS AMENDED
Enacted 07/05/08
A N A C T
RELATING
TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT
Introduced
By: Representatives Diaz, Almeida, and Slater
Date
Introduced: February 05, 2008
It is enacted by the General Assembly as
follows:
SECTION 1. Title
42 of the General Laws entitled "State Affairs and Government" is
hereby amended by adding thereto the following
chapter:
CHAPTER 151
THE LIBERIAN CULTURAL
EXCHANGE COMMISSION
42-151-1.
Commission established. – There shall be a Liberian cultural
exchange
commission to consist of nine (9) members, all
of whom shall be American citizens descended
from Liberian ancestry and residents of the
state: three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the
speaker of the house of representatives; three
(3) of whom shall be appointed by the senate
president; and three (3) of whom shall be
appointed by the governor. The commission shall
establish, maintain and develop cultural ties
between Liberia and Liberian-Americans and shall
foster a special interest in the historical and
cultural background of both groups, as well as in the
economic, political, social and artistic life of
the countries involved; and shall help establish
and/or promote the Liberian culture in Rhode
Island's schools.
SECTION 2. This
act shall take effect upon passage.
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