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2010 -- H 8034 | |
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LC02434 | |
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2010 | |
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N | |
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RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING THE DEED TRANSFER OF THE POMHAM ROCKS | |
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LIGHTHOUSE TO THE AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Savage, Melo, Ehrhardt, DaSilva, and Hearn | |
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Date Introduced: April 13, 2010 | |
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Referred To: House read and passed | |
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WHEREAS, Rhode Islanders are well aware of the majesty of our coastline and the |
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prominent place our shores have always occupied in the vibrancy of our state's economy and in |
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our quality of life; and |
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WHEREAS, Many an Ocean State resident, as well as countless tourists, have enjoyed |
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visiting one or more of the twenty-one active and inactive scenic lighthouses that dot the state's |
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shores and remind us of our state's rich nautical heritage; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in Upper Narragansett Bay, the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is a |
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stately beacon that has guided and protected Mariners since 1871, and is considered a great |
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source of pride for the city and residents of East Providence; and |
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WHEREAS, The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse and the American Lighthouse |
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Foundation are organizations dedicated to the preservation, educational interpretation, and |
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promotion of America's lighthouse heritage; and |
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WHEREAS, On April 17th of 2010, the deed transfer of the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse |
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from ExxonMobil to The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse and the American Lighthouse |
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Foundation will be celebrated; now, therefore 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 joins the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse in celebrating and |
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applauding ExxonMobil's generous donation and deed transfer of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse to |
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the American Lighthouse Foundation; 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 Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. |
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