It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any other general or special law to the contrary, the Honorable Raymond J. Pettine, United States District Court Senior Judge, may join Rubina A. Motta and James D. McMahon III, in marriage at a place within the state of Rhode Island on August 19, 1995. Judge Pettine is hereby authorized and empowered to join the foregoing persons in marriage pursuant to and in accordance with chapter 15-3 of the general laws, entitled "Solemnization of Marriages".

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.