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2009 -- H 6300 AS AMENDED | |
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2009 | |
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N | |
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RECOGNIZING AUGUST 8, 2009 "NATIONAL MARINA DAY" IN THE STATE OF | |
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RHODE ISLAND IN HONOR OF RHODE ISLAND MARINE TRADE ASSOCIATION | |
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(RIMTA) | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Ruggiero, Martin, Trillo, Watson, and Gallison | |
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Date Introduced: June 18, 2009 | |
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Referred To: Placed on House Calendar | |
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WHEREAS, The State of Rhode Island places a high value on recreation time and its |
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ability to access one of America’s greatest natural resources, its waterways; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1928, the word “marina” was used for the very first time by the National |
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Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers to define a recreational boating facility; and |
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WHEREAS, Rhode Island Marine Trade Association (RIMTA) serves the community as |
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a steward of the environment, actively seeking to protect the surrounding waterways not only for |
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the enjoyment of this generation, but for generations to come; and |
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WHEREAS, RIMTA provides this community and its visitors a place where friends and |
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families, united by a passion for the water, can come together for recreation, rest and relaxation; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, RIMTA will continue to provide an environmentally friendly gateway to |
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boating for the citizens and visitors to Rhode Island, just as it has since 1963, the year it began |
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operations; and |
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WHEREAS, It is important to recognize August 8, 2009 as "National Marina Day" to |
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recognize and honor RIMTA for its contributions to the community and to make citizens, policy |
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makers and employees more aware of its overall contributions to their well-being; now, therefore |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and |
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Providence Plantations hereby recognizes August 8, 2009 "National Marina Day" in the State of |
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Rhode Island in honor of RIMTA; and be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to |
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Rhode Island Marine Trade Association. |
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