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2018 -- H 8236 Enacted 05/24/2018

H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

COMMEMORATING MEMORIAL DAY ON MAY 28, 2018, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Representatives Mattiello, Vella-Wilkinson, Lancia, Nardolillo, and

Date Introduced: May 24, 2018

WHEREAS, Each year, Memorial Day serves as a solemn reminder of the scourge of war

and its bitter aftermath of sorrow; and

WHEREAS, Memorial Day has traditionally been devoted to paying homage to loved

ones who lie in hallowed graves throughout the land, having sacrificed their lives that war might

end; and

WHEREAS, In tribute to these silent dead, it is fitting that we lift up our voices together

in supplication to Almighty God for wisdom in our search for enduring peace; and

WHEREAS, The United States Congress, in a Joint Resolution approved May 11, 1950,

provided that Memorial Day should annually be set aside as a day of prayer for permanent peace;

and

WHEREAS, Today and every day, the servicemen and women we have lost should be

remembered by rededicating ourselves to strengthening our Nation's promise. With love, grace,

and reflection, our fallen fellow Americans, both known and unknown, who sacrificed their

freedom to ensure our own, should be honored; now, therefore be it

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

Providence Plantations hereby recognizes Memorial Day on Monday, May 28, 2018, as a day of

prayer for permanent peace and moreover encourages all Rhode Islanders to pause for one minute

at 3:00 PM (local time) on Memorial Day, to remember and reflect on the sacrifices made by so

many to provide freedom for all, in keeping with the Executive Order (2000) on the National

Moment of Remembrance; and be it further

RESOLVED, That this House, in commemoration of this event, also urges all our

residents to join together in their homes, places of work, and places of worship, to pray for

permanent peace and to continue to pray for our state and our nation.

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