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	STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
	IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
	JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2015
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	S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N
	PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 11TH OF 2015 TO BE UNITED WAY 2-1-1 DAY IN THE
	STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

	Introduced By: Senators Pichardo, Paiva Weed, Algiere, and Satchell
	Date Introduced: February 10, 2015
	Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
1	WHEREAS, United Way of Rhode Island is formally commemorating National 2-1-1
2	Day on Wednesday, February 11, 2015; and
3	WHEREAS, Through a partnership of state agencies, nonprofit organizations and
4	corporate support United Way 2-1-1 in Rhode Island was established in 2007 to help Rhode
5	Islanders navigate a complex human services network; and
6	WHEREAS, With more than one million calls taken so far, United Way 2-1-1 continues
7	to provide free and confidential information and referral service. Staffed by trained call
8	specialists, 2-1-1 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and averages 200,000 calls per
9	year; and
10	WHEREAS, 2-1-1 connects people to multiple human services, from locating childcare
11	to information on free tax assistance programs, to help for substance abuse and finding elder care
12	services; and
13	WHEREAS, 2-1-1 plays a critical role during times of natural disasters, recently handling
14	more than 2,000 calls during the recent Juno Blizzard; and
15	WHEREAS, United Way 2-1-1 in Rhode Island recognizes the value of strong
16	partnerships with community-based organizations and state agencies to ensure Rhode Islanders
17	can get the services they need when they need it most; now, therefore be it
18	RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
19	hereby declares February 11, 2015, to be "United Way 2-1-1 Day" in Rhode Island; and be it

1	further
2	RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
3	transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Anthony Maione, President and CEO, United
4	Way of Rhode Island.
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