R 33

2003 -- H 5307

01/30/03

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

REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE DATA TO ATTACH A LINK TO THE WRITTEN TEXT OF THE RHODE ISLAND CHARTER OF 1663 THROUGH THE

GENERAL ASSEMBLY WEBSITE

Introduced By: Representatives Crowley, Anguilla, McNamara, and Fox

Date Introduced: January 29, 2003

     WHEREAS, The true value of history lies in what it tells us about the world in which we

live; and

     WHEREAS, All aspects of our existence are products of much longer periods of

development, and their continuity and change remain only dimly evident to us until we begin to

learn something about the past; and

     WHEREAS, Historical documents provide us with descriptions and analyses of the past

which will oftentimes assist us in understanding the present; and

     WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Royal Charter of 1663 is just such a document. It

provides the people of Rhode Island with an historical record of our forefather's intentions and

insights. This significant component of our past should be made accessible to the people of Rhode

Island; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

Providence Plantations hereby requests that the director of Legislative Data create a link on the

Rhode Island General Assembly website to the written text of the Rhode Island Royal Charter of

1663; and be it further

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

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Director of Legislative Data.

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