06-R 259

2006 -- H 8086

Enacted 05/09/06

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

PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 11, 2006 TO BE "POLICE OFFICERS' AND FIREFIGHTERS' APPRECIATION DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Representatives Ucci, Moran, Gallison, Pacheco, and Mumford

Date Introduced: May 09, 2006

     WHEREAS, Most people go through their lives without any personal contact with a

potentially life threatening situation, without experiencing that defining moment that turns an

ordinary person into a hero. Members of Rhode Island's police and fire departments face and

triumph over such challenges each and every day; and

     WHEREAS, Police Officers and Firefighters come to the aid of Rhode Islanders

whenever duty calls and people are in need. These extraordinary men and women serve as role

models for our young people and protectors for our elderly. They are dedicated and conscientious,

and worthy of our acknowledgement and gratitude; now, therefore be it

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

Providence Plantations hereby proclaims September 11, 2006 to be "Police Officers' and

Firefighters' Appreciation Day" in support of the brave and valiant efforts of Rhode Island's

police officers and firefighters who provide crucial protection and caring assistance to all the

citizens of this state; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That this House urges all the citizens of Rhode Island to take a moment on

this day to remember and honor all the dedicated men and women who have lost their lives in the

line of duty; 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 International Association of Fire Fighters,

the Rhode Island State Association of Fire Fighters, the Rhode Island Police Officers Emerald

Society, the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association, and the Rhode Island State Lodge Fraternal

Order of Police.

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