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2013 -- H 5865 | |
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013 | |
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N | |
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IN SUPPORT OF THE PRUDENCE ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Finn, Edwards, and Gallison | |
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Date Introduced: March 06, 2013 | |
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Referred To: House read and passed | |
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WHEREAS, The Prudence Island Historical and Preservation Society was established in |
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1983 with the goal of collecting and preserving the history of Prudence Island for current Rhode |
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Islanders, as well as for members of future generations; and |
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WHEREAS, The Prudence Island Historical Museum houses an array of over 4,000 items |
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that have been donated over the years to the community of Prudence Island and that attest to the |
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lives of everyday Rhode Islanders throughout our state’s history; and |
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WHEREAS, The Portsmouth Town Council, at its February 11, 2013, meeting signaled |
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its support for exempting the Prudence Island Historical and Preservation Society from real and |
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personal property tax as long as the property is used for nonprofit purposes; and |
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WHEREAS, It is imperative that Rhode Island nurtures the nonprofit organizations that |
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contribute to the Ocean State’s rich heritage and identity; 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 recognizes the importance of historical preservation sites like the |
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Prudence Island Historical Museum. We commend the museum’s committed leadership and staff, |
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as well as the support demonstrated by the Portsmouth Town Council, for taking steps to preserve |
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our shared history; and be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to |
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mr. James Seveney, President of the |
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Portsmouth Town Council. |
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