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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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A N A C T

RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

     Introduced By: Representatives Menard, MacBeth, and McLaughlin

     Date Introduced: May 09, 2012

     Referred To: House Municipal Government

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 25-2 of the General Laws entitled "Days of Special Observance" is

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hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     25-2-55. Amateur Radio Week. – The week ending in the fourth full weekend in the

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month of June shall annually be set apart as a week to be known as "Amateur Radio Week." The

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week shall be observed by the people of this state with appropriate ceremonies and activities that

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celebrate the many contributions amateur radio operators have and continue to make in our state.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N A C T

RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

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     This act would set aside the week ending with the fourth full weekend in the month of

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June annually to be known as Amateur Radio Week.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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