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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012 | |
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N | |
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CELEBRATING "NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK" ON MAY 13TH THROUGH | |
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MAY 19TH IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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Introduced By: Representatives O`Neill, Johnston, Gallison, San Bento, and Marcello | |
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Date Introduced: May 17, 2012 | |
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Referred To: House read and passed | |
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WHEREAS, In 1856, William Booth began preaching hope and salvation to a |
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congregation that was composed of the most needy, neglected, and downtrodden in the East End |
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of London. His aim was to lead people to Christ and link them to a church for further spiritual |
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guidance; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its humble beginnings in Great Britain, the Salvation Army has |
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attracted scores of followers who are dedicated to providing spiritual guidance and humanitarian |
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relief to people throughout the world; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1879, Lieutenant Eliza Shirley held the first meeting of The Salvation |
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Army in America, in Philadelphia. In 1954, “National Salvation Army Week” was first |
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recognized and declared by President Dwight Eisenhower; and |
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WHEREAS, Currently, the Salvation Army is a world-wide organization that is meeting |
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human needs, without discrimination, by utilizing its foundation and mission of “Doing the Most |
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Good”; and |
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WHEREAS, Through countless acts of service, provided by more than 3,411,613 |
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volunteers, 400,055 members, and more than 200,000 additional personnel, the Salvation Army, |
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as well as those who support its mission through contributions, have actively assisted more than |
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29,418,530 people through more than 7,821 Centers of Operation and more than 400,055 |
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members; 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 celebrates “National Salvation Army Week” on May 13th through |
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May 19th. We furthermore implore community members to express their appreciation for the |
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Salvation Army’s good works and to follow their example of serving a cause greater than |
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themselves during this week and throughout the year; and be it further |
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RESOLVED, 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 Major David Champlin, Divisional Commander |
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of the Southern New England Division of the Salvation Army. |
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