05-R
059
2005 -- H 5572
Enacted 02/15/05
H O U S E R E
S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING 2005 TO BE
"THE YEAR OF LANGUAGES" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Introduced By:
Representative Thomas Winfield
Date
Introduced: February 15, 2005
WHEREAS,
The noble purpose in celebrating "The Year of Languages" is to focus
Rhode Island's attention on the
educational, societal and economic advantages to study a diversity
of languages and cultures from
around the globe and to encourage Rhode Island schools and
communities to promote and
encourage a full range of language programs for our students and
adults; and
WHEREAS,
Many countries, around the world, require students to learn a minimum of
one language in addition to
their own native tongue. This concept prepares the students to be
better equipped for the ever
expanding global market; and
WHEREAS,
Rhode Island's history was built on a foundation that embraced the diversity
of all cultures and ethnic
groups. The blending of our population has significantly contributed to
the vitality of this state; and
WHEREAS,
Supporting "The Year of Languages" in Rhode Island will help to build
public awareness for the
importance of learning about different cultures, as well as the immense
benefits of becoming proficient
in more than one language, with the ultimate goal of building
stronger ties and increased
understanding of all our neighbors; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and
Providence Plantations hereby
proclaims 2005 to be "The Year of Languages" in the State of
Rhode Island and urges all
Rhode Island citizens to become familiar with the services and
benefits offered by language
education programs; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That this house invites all the good people of this state to join us in
supporting and acknowledging
the importance of broadening our range of language and cultural
understanding; and be it
further
RESOLVED,
That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to
transmit duly certified copies
of this resolution to the Commissioner of Elementary and
Secondary Education for the
State of Rhode Island
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