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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

RESPECTFULLY URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REINTRODUCE AND

SUPPORT LEGISLATION DESIGNATING THE HONOR AND REMEMBER FLAG AS AN

OFFICIAL SYMBOL TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED

FORCES WHO HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY

     

     

     Introduced By: Representatives MacBeth, Gallison, McLaughlin, and Ehrhardt

     Date Introduced: June 13, 2012

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, Throughout American history our nation has been propitiously blessed with

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so many of her citizenry willing to serve their country at moments of great peril.  These brave

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men and women have often risked all and sacrificed so very much in order to protect our precious

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rights and independence; and

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     WHEREAS, The heroism of America’s troops personifies what makes our country so

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glorious.  Men and women from all walks of life, who set aside their day to day lives and put their

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dreams and hopes on hold, to answer the call to duty with a courage and determination of purpose

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that has brought honor and distinction not only to themselves, but to an entire world; and 

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     WHEREAS,  Let us pay homage to and never forget the sacrifices made by generations

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of men and women in the armed forces, whose noble sacrifices have enabled us to stand here

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today enjoying the freedoms and liberties we hold so dear in our hearts; now, therefore be it

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

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and Providence Plantations hereby urges the United States Congress to reintroduce and support

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passage of a bill to amend title 39 of the United States Code to designate the Honor and

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Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor members of the Armed Forces who

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have died in the line of duty; 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 duly certified copies of this resolution to the members of Rhode Island’s Congressional

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Delegation.

     

     

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