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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012, TO BE "YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR DAY" IN

THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Fox, and Mattiello

     Date Introduced: May 09, 2012

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, The MET is a network of six small, public high schools located in

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Providence and Newport, that share and strive for the core values of high standards and strong

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family engagement; and

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     WHEREAS, The MET’s individualized learning approach has proven successful in

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unlocking a passion for learning in its students and its schools have been a tremendous asset to

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Rhode Island’s educational community as an inspiration to innovation in education; and 

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     WHEREAS, As listeners, teachers, explorers, role models, motivators, and mentors, the

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MET School fills many crucial roles for its students; and

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     WHEREAS, The MET empowers students to take charge of their learning and to become

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responsible citizens and life-long learners; and

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     WHEREAS, Thomas Edison once said, "I never perfected an invention that I did not

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think about in terms of the service it might give others... I find out what the world needs, then I

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proceed to invent." The MET School not only inspires its students to think in these terms, but also

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embodies this very philosophy; and

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     WHEREAS, On May 10th of 2012, The MET School’s Center for Innovation and

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Entrepreneurship will officially open its doors to celebrate Young Entrepreneur Day; now,

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therefore be it

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

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Providence Plantations hereby proclaims May 10, 2012, to be “Young Entrepreneur Day” in our

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state.  We furthermore join the MET School in urging all the citizens of the state to take the time

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to recognize and acknowledge the impact of innovative education on our lives and on the futures

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of children; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to The MET School in Providence.

     

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