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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2024

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

HONORING AND JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ST.

ANDREW'S SOCIETY OF RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Dawson, Chippendale, Noret,
O'Brien, Ajello, Fogarty, Fenton-Fung, and Shallcross Smith

     Date Introduced: January 16, 2024

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, In September of 2023, the St. Andrew's Society of Rhode Island is turning

100 years old. This momentous occasion is being celebrated with a Gala event that includes a

dinner, entertainment, and the Calling of the Clans, which historically was a "Call to Battle" but

today represents a call for unity, cultural awareness, and the celebration of Scottish heritage; and

     WHEREAS, In addition, the 100th Anniversary festivities include a traditional Address

to a Haggis, performances by Scotland's Jim and Susie Malcolm, Grammy Award-Winning

Storyteller Bill Harley, a Piping performance by a contingent of the RI Highlanders Pipe Band,

and Ceilidh dancing; and

     WHEREAS, For the past 100 years, the St. Andrew's Society of Rhode Island has

celebrated all things Scottish, including Scottish life, traditions, culture, food and history. The

organization's inclusive membership is open to Scots and Scots-at-Heart who possess a genuine

interest and involvement in matters pertaining to Scotland and Scottish life; and

     WHEREAS, The organization's mission is "to provide educational opportunities for its

membership and the general public to participate in programs designed to foster and develop a

better understanding of the history, culture and traditions of Scotland"; and

     WHEREAS, Over the past century, the St. Andrew's Society of Rhode Island has

endowed Rhode Islanders of Scottish descent with the opportunity to proudly wear the Tartan and

gather in celebration of their heritage and we are privileged to join in this auspicious Anniversary

event; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives hereby honors and celebrates the 100th

Anniversary of the St. Andrew's Society of Rhode Island, and wishes, "Lang may your lum reek"

and good health and every good blessing to you all; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copies of this resolution to Richmond Cargill, and the St. Andrew's

Society of Rhode Island.

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