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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013

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

PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 27, 2013, AS DOMINICAN REPUBLIC INDEPENDENCE

DAY IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Senators Pichardo, Paiva Weed, Metts, Crowley, and Nesselbush

     Date Introduced: February 27, 2013

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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     WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Senate to commemorate historical events which

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exemplify the spirit and struggle of people throughout our state and the world to achieve

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independence and live in peace and freedom; and

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     WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long standing

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traditions, this Senate is justly proud to commemorate the 169th Anniversary of the Dominican

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Republic Independence, to be celebrated on February 27, 2013; and

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     WHEREAS, The people of the Dominican Republic acquired their independence from

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Spain on February 27, 1844; and

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     WHEREAS, Every year, this auspicious occasion is celebrated and provides an

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opportunity for all people to reflect upon the rich history of the Dominican Republic and the

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many contributions of Latin Americans to our country, as well as the world; and

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     WHEREAS, February 27th has been designated as Dominican Independence Day in the

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State of Rhode Island; and

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     WHEREAS, Dominicans have brought great contributions to our State and Nation.

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Dominicans have demonstrated their success as National League Baseball stars, as the inspiration

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of high fashion, such as the legendary Oscar de la Renta, and as thousands of soldiers, doctors,

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lawyers, journalists, educators, and public servants who work every day to improve their world;

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and

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     WHEREAS, Those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have

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shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and

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applause of all the citizens of this great Ocean State; now, therefore, be it

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

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hereby recognizes the 169th Anniversary of the Dominican Republic Independence to be

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celebrated on February 27, 2013. We urge all Rhode Islanders to recognize the importance of

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acknowledging the contributions of Dominicans and Dominican Americans to Rhode Island and

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the United States; and be it further

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

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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to various Dominican organizations in the State of

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Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation.

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