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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2014

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING MAY 3, 2014 AS "RHODE ISLAND OPEN TAEKWONDO

CHAMPIONSHIP DAY"

     

     Introduced By: Senators Jabour, Ottiano, Cool Rumsey, Lombardi, and Walaska

     Date Introduced: April 30, 2014

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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     WHEREAS, Taekwondo is a traditional Korean Martial Art that provides an exceptional

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cardio workout and improves coordination. Its foundation is "about mental discipline, confidence,

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balance, and harmony"; and

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     WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Open Taekwondo Championship was initiated by

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Grandmaster Jin Sup Hong. This year's event marks the thirtieth anniversary of the competition;

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and

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     WHEREAS, The Taekwondo Championship has been an outstanding feature of the

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martial arts sport in Rhode Island and features Demo Team Competition, forms competitions,

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board breaking, and sparring; and

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     WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Open Taekwondo Championship has significant stature as

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a tournament in the New England area and has hosted thousands of Rhode Island competitors

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over the years; and

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     WHEREAS, More than just a martial arts self-defense, Taekwondo is studied and

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enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds, provides benefits to both participant and

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spectator, and enriches the cultural diversity of our 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 proclaiming May 3, 2014 as "Rhode Island Open Taekwondo Championship Day." We

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furthermore encourage all the state's residents to join in the celebration of the numerous benefits

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of Taekwondo on this day; 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 a duly certified copy of this resolution to Grand Master Hong, President of Grandmaster

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Hong's World Class Taekwondo Center.

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