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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

     

     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:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 25-2 of the General Laws entitled "Days of Special Observance" is

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hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     25-2-58. Historic cemetery restoration day. -- The third Saturday in April shall

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annually be set apart as a day to be known as "Historic Cemetery Restoration Day." The day shall

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be observed by the people of this state with appropriate ceremonies and activities that raise

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awareness for the cultural, architectural and archaeological importance, and the need to preserve

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and restore the historic cemeteries in our state.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

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      This act would set aside the third Saturday in April annually to be known as Historic

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Cemetery Restoration Day.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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