2016 -- H 7701 | |
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2016 | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Giarrusso, McNamara, Nardolillo, Casey, and Winfield | |
Date Introduced: February 24, 2016 | |
Referred To: House Environment and Natural Resources | |
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
1 | SECTION 1. Chapter 25-2 of the General Laws entitled "Days of Special Observance" is |
2 | hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: |
3 | 25-2-58. Historic cemetery restoration day. -- The third Saturday in April shall |
4 | annually be set apart as a day to be known as "Historic Cemetery Restoration Day." The day shall |
5 | be observed by the people of this state with appropriate ceremonies and activities that raise |
6 | awareness for the cultural, architectural and archaeological importance, and the need to preserve |
7 | and restore the historic cemeteries in our state. |
8 | SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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EXPLANATION | |
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE | |
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1 | This act would set aside the third Saturday in April annually to be known as Historic |
2 | Cemetery Restoration Day. |
3 | This act would take effect upon passage. |
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