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| 2024 -- H 8081 Enacted 03/19/2024 |
| H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N |
| CELEBRATING THE 26TH ANNUAL "WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK" ON MARCH 3-9, 2024, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND |
Introduced By: Representatives McEntee, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Shallcross Smith, Fogarty, Ajello, Cortvriend, Serpa, and Caldwell |
| Date Introduced: March 19, 2024 |
| WHEREAS, The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), has |
| distinguished itself for more than fifty years as the voice of women in construction in Rhode |
| Island; and |
| WHEREAS, The work done by the NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 has benefited |
| Rhode Island through community development and educational programs; and |
| WHEREAS, The NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 has unceasingly promoted the |
| employment and advance of women in the construction industry; and |
| WHEREAS, The construction community, represented by NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter |
| 52, has been a driving force in fostering community development through renovation and |
| beautification projects, promotion of skilled trades careers, and a positive vision of the future; and |
| WHEREAS, The NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 has sought to achieve successful |
| results for Rhode Island and surrounding areas in a cooperative spirit with other organizations; |
| now, therefore be it |
| RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby |
| celebrates the 26th Annual "Women in Construction Week" on March 3-9, 2024, and moreover |
| recognizes the NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 and its many dedicated volunteers for its |
| steadfast efforts on behalf and in support of women in construction. We furthermore urge and |
| encourage the citizens of the state to congratulate the organization on its many fine |
| accomplishments; and be it further |
| RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to |
| transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Linda Desjarlais, President of RI Builders |
| Association, Professional Women in Building. |
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