Introduced By: Representatives Garabedian, Thompson and Dennigan
Date Introduced : February 2, 1999
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 25-2 of the General Laws entitled "Days of Special Observance" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:
{ADD 25-2-42. Rhode Island Hero's Day. -- ADD} {ADD The second Thursday in May shall annually be set apart as a day to be known as "Rhode Island Hero's Day". The day is to be observed by the general assembly in recognition of a Rhode Island resident who has saved a human life and/or performed an act of heroism which merits such recognition, as determined by joint resolution of the general assembly. ADD}
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
