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2019 -- H 5997 Enacted 04/11/2019

H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

COMMEMORATING THE WEEK OF MARCH 3-9, 2019, AS "WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Representatives McEntee, Ucci, Caldwell, Speakman, and Williams

Date Introduced: April 11, 2019

WHEREAS, The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), has

distinguished itself for more than fifty years as the voice of women in construction in Rhode

Island; and

WHEREAS, The work done by the NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 has benefited

Rhode Island through community development and educational programs; and

WHEREAS, The NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 has unceasingly promoted the

employment and advance of women in the construction industry; and

WHEREAS, The construction community, represented by NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter

52, has been a driving force in fostering community development through renovation and

beautification projects, promotion of skilled trades careers, and a positive vision of the future; and

WHEREAS, The NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 has sought to achieve successful

results for Rhode Island and surrounding areas in a cooperative spirit with other organizations;

now, therefore be it

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

Providence Plantations hereby commemorates the week of March 3-9, 2019, as "Women in

Construction Week" and moreover recognizes the NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 and its many

dedicated volunteers for its steadfast efforts on behalf and in support of women in construction.

We furthermore urge and encourage the citizens of the state to congratulate the organization on

its many fine accomplishments; 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 Carol O'Donnell, President of RI Builders

Association, Professional Women in Building.

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