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| 2024 -- H 7188 Enacted 01/16/2024 |
| H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N |
| HONORING AND JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY OF RHODE ISLAND |
Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Dawson, Chippendale, Noret, O'Brien, Ajello, Fogarty, Fenton-Fung, and Shallcross Smith |
| Date Introduced: January 16, 2024 |
| WHEREAS, In September of 2023, the St. Andrew's Society of Rhode Island is turning |
| 100 years old. This momentous occasion is being celebrated with a Gala event that includes a |
| dinner, entertainment, and the Calling of the Clans, which historically was a "Call to Battle" but |
| today represents a call for unity, cultural awareness, and the celebration of Scottish heritage; and |
| WHEREAS, In addition, the 100th Anniversary festivities include a traditional Address |
| to a Haggis, performances by Scotland's Jim and Susie Malcolm, Grammy Award-Winning |
| Storyteller Bill Harley, a Piping performance by a contingent of the RI Highlanders Pipe Band, |
| and Ceilidh dancing; and |
| WHEREAS, For the past 100 years, the St. Andrew's Society of Rhode Island has |
| celebrated all things Scottish, including Scottish life, traditions, culture, food and history. The |
| organization's inclusive membership is open to Scots and Scots-at-Heart who possess a genuine |
| interest and involvement in matters pertaining to Scotland and Scottish life; and |
| WHEREAS, The organization's mission is "to provide educational opportunities for its |
| membership and the general public to participate in programs designed to foster and develop a |
| better understanding of the history, culture and traditions of Scotland"; and |
| WHEREAS, Over the past century, the St. Andrew's Society of Rhode Island has |
| endowed Rhode Islanders of Scottish descent with the opportunity to proudly wear the Tartan and |
| gather in celebration of their heritage and we are privileged to join in this auspicious Anniversary |
| event; now, therefore be it |
| RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives hereby honors and celebrates the 100th |
| Anniversary of the St. Andrew's Society of Rhode Island, and wishes, "Lang may your lum reek" |
| and good health and every good blessing to you all; and be it further |
| RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to |
| transmit a duly certified copies of this resolution to Richmond Cargill, and the St. Andrew's |
| Society of Rhode Island. |
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