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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N

RECOGNIZING AUGUST 11TH, 2013, AS "SPIRIT OF '45 DAY" IN THE STATE OF

RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Representatives Phillips, Gallison, Baldelli-Hunt, Hull, and Costantino

     Date Introduced: May 29, 2013

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, Nationally, the second Sunday in August has been set aside as “Spirit of ’45

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Day,” a day to commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War II and the efforts of

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millions of veterans; and

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     WHEREAS, On August 14, 1945, people in the United States and around the world,

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learned of the end of World War II. News of the Allies’ noble victory was met with joyous

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celebration, humility, and spiritual reflection; and

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     WHEREAS, The victory marked the culmination of an unprecedented national effort that

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defeated the forces of aggression, brought freedom to subjugated nations, and ended the horrors

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of the Holocaust; and

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     WHEREAS, More than 400,000 Americans gave their lives in service to their country

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during World War II. The historic accomplishments of this era were achieved through the

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collective service and personal sacrifices of all who served in uniform and also those who

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supported them on the home front; and

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     WHEREAS, The courage, dedication, self-sacrifice, and compassion of the World War II

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generation have inspired subsequent generations who have gone on to serve in the United States

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Armed Forces, including the men and women who are currently deployed to Iraq and

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Afghanistan, and around the world; and

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     WHEREAS, In addition, upon their return to civilian life, these same men and women

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created an array of organizations and institutions during the postwar era which helped to

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strengthen American democracy by promoting civic engagement, volunteerism, and service to

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community and country; and

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     WHEREAS, August 14, 1945, marked not only the end of a war, but also the beginning

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of an unprecedented era of rebuilding in which the United States led the effort to restore the

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shattered nations of the Allies and their enemies alike, and to create institutions to work towards a

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more peaceful global community; and

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     WHEREAS, The entire World War II generation, military and civilian, has provided a

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model of unity and community that serves as a source of inspiration for current and future

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generations of Americans to come together to work for the continued betterment of the United

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States and the world; 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 August 11th of 2013 as “Spirit of ’45 Day” in our state;

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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 the Director of the Division of Veterans’

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Affairs. 

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