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2015 -- H 5038 Enacted 01/08/2015 |
H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N |
PROCLAIMING JANUARY 17, 2015 TO BE "SHINE A LIGHT ON HEROIN DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, AND COMMENDING WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND AND STONINGTON, CONNECTICUT FOR THEIR JOINT EFFORTS TO COMBAT THIS CRISIS |
Introduced By: Representatives Azzinaro, Edwards, Malik, Corvese, and McNamara |
Date Introduced: January 08, 2015 |
WHEREAS, The heroin crisis that has gripped so many cities and towns, in our nation, |
has caused irreparable harm and grief in the lives of many Americans. Recently, community |
activists and leaders in Westerly, Rhode Island, and Stonington, Connecticut, have been working |
tirelessly to combat this deadly epidemic at the local levels; and |
WHEREAS, A nascent movement that began with approximately fifteen members has |
grown to fifty members through the power of community action and social media. Local residents |
have been volunteering their time, organizing fundraising events and educating the community |
about the dangers the heroin crisis presents to their community; and |
WHEREAS, On January 17th of 2015, "Shine a Light on Heroin Day" will be |
commemorated in Westerly and Stonington. Thanks to the support of community volunteers, the |
local police departments and first responders, and several local businesses, many people will be |
educated about the danger of heroin to their community, and lives may be saved as a result of |
these efforts; now, therefore be it |
RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and |
Providence Plantations hereby proclaims January 17, 2015, to be "Shine a Light on Heroin Day" |
in Rhode Island. Furthermore, we congratulate the communities of Westerly, Rhode Island, and |
Stonington, Connecticut, for their actions in combating this crisis; 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 the Westerly Town Council. |
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