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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:

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

hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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

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

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

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

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

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

the many contributions RI Patriot Guard Riders have and continue to make in our state.

     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 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."

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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