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2003 -- S 0456

Enacted 02/13/03

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

PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 13TH AS "PROVIDENCE COLLABORATION DAY" IN THE

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Senator Juan M. Pichardo

Date Introduced: February 13, 2003

     WHEREAS, Providence is blessed with a multitude of families – an essential part of the

diverse cultural, social, and spiritual fabric that is Providence; and

     WHEREAS, Providence recognizes strong families are at the center of strong community

collaborations; and

     WHEREAS, Everyone has a role to play in making families successful, including

neighborhood organizations, businesses, nonprofit agencies, policymakers and, of course,

families themselves; and

     WHEREAS, During Valentine’s week we all should take time to honor the importance of

collaboration, and recognize the special connections that support and strengthen our community

year-round; and

     WHEREAS, We all recommit to enhancing and extending all of the collaboration that

strengthen and enrich families; and

     WHEREAS, With the assistance and resources of agencies and organizations such as the

Washington Park Community Center, Elmwood Foundation, ChisPA, Parent Support Network,

International Institute of Rhode Island, and all community organizations, we can help families of

all shapes and sizes create a better future for all Providence; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby proclaims February 13th as “Providence Collaboration Day” in the State of Rhode Island.

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