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2016 -- H 8278 Enacted 06/01/2016

H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING SEPTEMBER 21, 2016, AS "INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Representatives Lancia, Mattiello, Newberry, Azzinaro, and Melo

Date Introduced: June 01, 2016

WHEREAS, The issue of peace embraces the deepest hopes of all peoples and remains

humanity's guiding inspiration; and

WHEREAS, In 1981, the United Nations proclaimed the International Day of Peace be

"devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all

nations and peoples"; and

WHEREAS, The United Nations expanded the observance of the International Day of

Peace in 2001, to include the call for a day of global ceasefire and nonviolence, and invited all

nations and people to honor a cessation of hostilities for the duration of the day; and

WHEREAS, There is growing support within our state for the observance of the

International Day of Peace, which affirms a vision of our world at peace, and fosters cooperation

between individuals, organizations and nations; and

WHEREAS, Global crises impel all citizens to work toward converting humanity's

noblest aspirations for world peace into the practical reality of a culture of peace for future

generations; now, therefore be it

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

Providence Plantations hereby recognizes and celebrates "International Day of Peace" on

September 21, 2016. We moreover implore the citizens of the state to observe this day with

appropriate ceremonies and activities; 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 Mr. Tushar Patel, the India Association of

Rhode Island.

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