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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012 | |
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N | |
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RECOGNIZING JUNE 10, 2012, AS THE "DAY OF PORTUGAL" | |
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IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Melo, Fox, Tomasso, Fellela, and Nunes | |
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Date Introduced: June 11, 2012 | |
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Referred To: House read and passed | |
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WHEREAS, June 10th marks the anniversary of the death of Luis Camoes, a gifted and |
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renowned Portuguese poet. The day is now celebrated around the world as the "National Day of |
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Portugal"; and |
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WHEREAS, Rhode Island's large and significant Portuguese population has made |
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substantial contributions to all aspects of the state's history and rich cultural diversity; and |
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WHEREAS, Between 1830 and 1860, whaling ships from Bristol, Newport, New |
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Bedford, and Fall River traveled to the Azores where they often took on Portuguese sailors. Many |
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of these sailors traveled back to New England, settling in Providence, Pawtucket, and East |
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Providence. They frequently took on work in the textile mills, which were abundant in the area at |
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the time, while others became farmers in Little Compton and Portsmouth; and |
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WHEREAS, The main goal for the Portuguese people coming to Rhode Island and the |
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United States was economic betterment, but, like the Irish and Italians, the Portuguese people all |
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too often suffered discrimination and exploitation in employment. Through perseverance and an |
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indomitable work ethic, they carved a future for themselves and their families; and |
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WHEREAS, The number of Portuguese people who currently reside in Rhode Island is |
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around 100,000, with the majority making their homes in Providence County, as well as Bristol |
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and Newport Counties; and |
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WHEREAS, The Portuguese American population in Rhode Island is an active and vital |
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part of our state. They have enriched and delighted our palates with fine restaurants that serve |
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traditional Portuguese dishes, and they actively contribute to and participate in all areas of the |
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community through various businesses, artistic contributions, volunteerism, politics, and |
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patriotism; now, 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 thanks Rhode Island's Portuguese Community for the many |
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contributions it has generously made to the enrichment of this state; and be it further |
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives hereby recognizes June 10, 2012, as the |
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"Day of Portugal" in the State of Rhode Island. We join in the celebration of the 35th anniversary |
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of this auspicious occasion; 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 Rhode Island "Day of Portugal" Committee. |
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