Chapter 142

2012 -- S 2995

Enacted 06/01/12

A N A C T

RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

Introduced By: Senators Felag, Bates, Ottiano, Shibley, and Walaska

Date Introduced: May 22, 2012

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:

25-2-54. Military nurses day. – The first Monday of June shall annually be set apart as a

day dedicated to Rhode Island military nurses who served their country in all wars, campaigns,

and engagements throughout the world. This day may be observed by the people of this state with

appropriate exercises in public places.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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