| R 009 |
| 2023 -- H 5023 Enacted 01/10/2023 |
| H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N |
| CELEBRATING "NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY" ON JANUARY 9, 2023 |
Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Hull, Noret, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Newberry, Place, Slater, Ackerman, and Tanzi |
| Date Introduced: January 10, 2023 |
| WHEREAS, Annually, across our nation on January 9th, we celebrate National Law |
| Enforcement Appreciation Day to honor all the brave law enforcement professionals who work |
| diligently and tirelessly to protect the public and their property; and |
| WHEREAS, Our dedicated law enforcement officers undergo rigorous training in order |
| to best serve and protect the residents of our State and the nation. Their responsibilities require an |
| abundance of physical strength, courage and stamina, and an abiding and selfless concern for the |
| safety of others; and |
| WHEREAS, These dedicated public servants always answer the call of duty and come to |
| the aid of those in need of assistance, regardless of the dangers they themselves may face and all |
| too often pay the ultimate price in order to protect us; now, therefore be it |
| RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby |
| celebrates "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" on January 9, 2023, and honors and |
| thanks the brave men and women who sacrifice so much each day to serve and protect the public; |
| and be it further |
| RESOLVED, That this House hereby urges all citizens to show and express their |
| appreciation for our law enforcement officers by wearing blue articles of clothing, sending cards |
| or writing letters of appreciation, and coordinating or participating in a Blue Blood Drive; 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 the Rhode Island State Lodge Fraternal Order |
| of Police. |
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