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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021 | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- DAYS OF | |
SPECIAL OBSERVANCE | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Vella-Wilkinson, Solomon, Azzinaro, Kennedy, Noret, | |
Date Introduced: February 24, 2021 | |
Referred To: House Special Legislation | |
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
1 | SECTION 1. Chapter 25-2 of the General Laws entitled "Days of Special Observance" is |
2 | hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: |
3 | 25-2-60. Women Veterans' Day. |
4 | The twelfth day of June annually shall be set apart as a day to be known as "Women |
5 | Veterans' Day". The day shall be observed by the people of this state with appropriate ceremonies |
6 | and activities that celebrate the many contributions of women veterans. |
7 | SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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EXPLANATION | |
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- DAYS OF | |
SPECIAL OBSERVANCE | |
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1 | This act would designate June 12 annually as Women Veterans' Day as a day of special |
2 | observance in the state of Rhode Island. |
3 | This act would take effect upon passage. |
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