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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2016

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MARCH 6-12, 2016 TO BE "WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION

WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     

     Introduced By: Representatives McEntee, Ucci, Williams, Almeida, and Diaz

     Date Introduced: February 11, 2016

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), has

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distinguished itself for 55 years as the voice of women in construction in Rhode Island; and

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     WHEREAS, The work done by the NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 has benefited

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Rhode Island through community development and educational programs; and

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     WHEREAS, The NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 has unceasingly promoted the

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employment and advance of women in the construction industry; and

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     WHEREAS, The construction community, represented by NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter

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52, has been a driving force in fostering community development through renovation and

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beautification projects, promotion of skilled trades careers, and a positive vision of the future; and

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     WHEREAS, The NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 has sought to achieve successful

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results for Rhode Island and surrounding areas in a cooperative spirit with other organizations;

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now, therefore be it

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

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Providence Plantations hereby proclaims the week of March 6-12, 2016, as "Women in

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Construction Week" and moreover recognizes the NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 and its many

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dedicated volunteers for its steadfast efforts on behalf and in support of women in construction.

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We furthermore urge and encourage the citizens of the state to congratulate the organization on

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its many fine accomplishments; 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 Carol O'Donnell, Past Director, NAWIC Rhode

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Island Chapter 52.

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