2014 – H 8029
Enacted 04/08/14
H O U S E R E
S O L U T I O N
COMMEMORATING
"RHODE ISLAND PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS DAY" ON THE 12TH OF APRIL, 2014
Introduced By: Representatives Malik, Gallison,
Hull, Costa, and Azzinaro
Date Introduced: April 08, 2014
WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Patriot Guard Riders (RI PGR) is an
organization which attends the funerals of members of the armed forces,
firefighters, first responders, and police. Their motto, which best represents
their mission, is "Standing for Those Who Stood for Us"; and
WHEREAS, In addition to attending funerals, the dedicated members
of this group also greet our troops with homecoming celebrations when they are
returning from overseas duty; and
WHEREAS, Members of RI PGR have also consistently volunteered
countless hours working for numerous veteran's organizations in our state and
in 2013, held an event to raise funds to help support the establishment of an
airport military lounge for servicemen and their families at T.F. Green
Airport; and
WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Patriot Guard Riders endeavor to ensure
that Rhode Islanders, who wear or have worn the uniform of the armed services
for our nation, know that their service is appreciated. It is a noble mission
and it is eminently deserving of our recognition; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode
Island and Providence Plantations hereby commemorates "Rhode Island
Patriot Guard Riders Day" on April 12th, 2014. We furthermore encourage
all the citizens of the state to take time to celebrate the many contributions
that the Rhode Island Guard Riders have and continue to make in our state; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be
and hereby is authorized and directed to transmit a duly certified copy of this
resolution to Barbara Dardeen, State Captain of the
Rhode Island Guard Riders.
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LC005337
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