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2016 -- H 7478 Enacted 02/04/2016

H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 11TH OF 2016 TO BE UNITED WAY 2-1-1 DAY IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Representatives Naughton, Ajello, Maldonado, Diaz, and Fogarty

Date Introduced: February 04, 2016

WHEREAS, United Way of Rhode Island is formally commemorating National 2-1-1

Day on Wednesday, February 11, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Through a partnership of state agencies, nonprofit organizations and

corporate support United Way 2-1-1 in Rhode Island was established in 2007 to help Rhode

Islanders navigate a complex human services network; and

WHEREAS, With more than one million calls taken so far, United Way 2-1-1 continues

to provide free and confidential information and referral service. Staffed by trained call

specialists, 2-1-1 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and averages 200,000 calls per

year in Rhode Island; and

WHEREAS, 2-1-1 connects people to multiple human services, from locating childcare

to information on free tax assistance programs, to help for substance abuse and finding elder care

services; and

WHEREAS, 2-1-1 plays a critical role during times of natural disasters, recently handling

more than 2,000 calls during the Juno Blizzard; and

WHEREAS, United Way 2-1-1 in Rhode Island recognizes the value of strong

partnerships with community-based organizations and state agencies to ensure Rhode Islanders

can get the services they need when they need it most; now, therefore be it

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

Providence Plantations hereby declares February 11, 2016, to be "United Way 2-1-1 Day" in

Rhode Island; 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 Anthony Maione, President and CEO, United

Way of Rhode Island.

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