06-R 190

2006 -- H 7967

Enacted 04/05/06

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

PROCLAIMING APRIL 6, 2006 TO BE "PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Representatives Carter, Shanley, Lally, McHugh, and D Caprio

Date Introduced: April 05, 2006

     WHEREAS, Public higher education in Rhode Island is at the heart of the educational,

economic and social welfare of our state; and

     WHEREAS, The University of Rhode Island is internationally recognized for its high

quality undergraduate programs, its competitive graduate degrees, and its sophisticated research

initiatives; and

     WHEREAS, Rhode Island College has earned a superb reputation for the excellence of

its program in liberal arts and professional studies; and

     WHEREAS, The Community College of Rhode Island provides the gateway of

opportunity for all Rhode Islanders who seek higher education; and

     WHEREAS, The Board of Governor for Higher Education maintains a seamless

articulation and transfer structure between these three excellent institutions; now, therefore be it

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

Providence Plantations hereby proclaims April 6, 2006 to be "Public Higher Education Day" in

the State of Rhode Island. We furthermore urge all Rhode Island legislators to actively

participate and support the Public Higher Education Day by interacting with the students and

faculty at the State House celebration events and performances on April 6, 2006; and be it further

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

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Rhode Island Board of Governors for

Higher Education.

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LC02992

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