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| 2018 -- S 2746 Enacted 03/27/2018 |
| S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N |
| HONORING RHODE ISLAND RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS AND CELEBRATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS "AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH" |
| Introduced By: Senators Ruggerio, McCaffrey, Goodwin, Lynch Prata, and Algiere |
| Date Introduced: March 27, 2018 |
| WHEREAS, The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton in 1881, and chartered by |
| Congress in 1905, to provide a national and international system of disaster relief. Today, more |
| than 130 years later, the American Red Cross still exists to provide compassionate care to those in |
| need; and |
| WHEREAS, Through a network of generous donors, volunteers, and employees, the Red |
| Cross prevents and relieves suffering, both here at home and around the world through five key |
| service areas, disaster relief, support for America's military families, blood drives, health and |
| safety service, and international services; and |
| WHEREAS, The first Red Cross office in Rhode Island opened on Bellevue Avenue in |
| Newport in 1916. Today, the organization has offices in Providence and Middletown, and serves |
| all 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island, and Seekonk, Massachusetts; and |
| WHEREAS, Enlisting a dedicated group of volunteers, as well as a staff of nine, the |
| American Red Cross Rhode Island provides immediate relief to individuals affected by disasters, |
| and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The organization also offers |
| community and workplace health and safety training, and services to the Armed Forces; and |
| WHEREAS, Every eight minutes, the American Red Cross brings help and hope to |
| people in need across the country. Designating the month of March as "American Red Cross |
| Month" provides an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions this fine organization has and |
| continues to have in building a better quality of life in Rhode Island; now, therefore be it |
| RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations |
| hereby honors and thanks the unselfish and compassionate Rhode Island Red Cross volunteers |
| and staff and recognizes the month of March as "American Red Cross Month"; 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 Susan Roberts, Executive Director, Rhode |
| Island Chapter of the American Red Cross. |
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