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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2015

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THE RHODE ISLAND CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION

TO PETITION THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO STUDY THE POSSIBILITY OF

CONSTRUCTING A JETTY AT THE MOUTH OF THE NARROW RIVER

     Introduced By: Representatives Lally, and Tanzi

     Date Introduced: February 25, 2015

     Referred To: House Environment and Natural Resources

     WHEREAS, Recent reports, issued by the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management

Council, state that approximately seven percent of Rhode Island’s shoreline is critically eroding,

including the Narragansett Town Beach and the beach at the Dunes Club; and

     WHEREAS, Rhode Island’s beautiful coastline and world renowned beaches, especially

in the Town of Narragansett, are critical assets and key components to the economic vitality of

our state. Beach erosion diminishes property values and tourism, and has a negative impact on the

quality of life and the economy in Rhode Island; now, therefore be it

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

Providence Plantations respectfully requests the Rhode Island Congressional delegation to

petition the Army Corps of Engineers to study the possibility of constructing a jetty at the mouth

of the Narrow River to stop the erosion of the Narragansett Town Beach and the beach at the

Dunes Club, and to dredge the Narrow River to improve flow and water quality; and be it further

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

transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the members of the Rhode Island Congressional

delegation.

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