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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2014

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE - RHODE ISLAND PATRIOT GUARD

RIDERS

     

     Introduced By: Senators Felag, Pichardo, Jabour, Walaska, and Ciccone

     Date Introduced: January 29, 2014

     Referred To: Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

     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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     25-2-56. RI Patriot Guard Riders Day. – The twelfth (12th) day of April shall annually

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be set apart as a day dedicated to the RI Patriot Guard Riders. The RI PGR is an organization that

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attends the funerals of members of the armed forces, firefighters, first responders, and police. In

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addition to attending funerals, the group also greets troops returning from overseas at

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homecoming celebrations and performs volunteer work for veteran's organizations. This day may

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be observed by the people of this state with appropriate exercises in public places that celebrate

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the many contributions RI Patriot Guard Riders 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

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE - RHODE ISLAND PATRIOT GUARD

RIDERS

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     This act would designate April 12 of each year as "RI Patriot Guard Riders Day."

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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