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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2017

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING MAY 25TH OF 2017, AS "AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER LEARNING

DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Maldonado, Morin, Donovan, Amore, and Ranglin-
Vassell

     Date Introduced: May 23, 2017

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, The citizens of the State of Rhode Island stand firmly committed to quality

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afterschool and summer learning programs and opportunities because they:

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     • Provide safe, challenging and engaging learning experiences that help children develop

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social, emotional, physical and academic skills;

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     • Support working families by ensuring their children are safe and productive after the

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regular school day and year ends;

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     • Build stronger communities by involving students, parents, business leaders and adult

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volunteers in the lives of young people, thereby promoting positive relationships among youth,

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families, and adults; and

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     • Engage families, schools, and community partners in advancing the welfare of our

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children; and

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     WHEREAS, The State of Rhode Island has provided significant leadership in the area of

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community involvement in education and well-being of our youth, grounded in the principle that

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quality afterschool and summer learning programs are key to helping our children become

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successful adults; and

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     WHEREAS, The State of Rhode Island is investing in the health and safety of all young

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people by providing expanded learning opportunities that will help close the achievement gap and

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prepare young people to compete in the global economy; and

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     WHEREAS, Many afterschool and summer learning programs across the country are

 

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facing funding shortfalls so severe that they are being forced to close their doors; and

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     WHEREAS, Organizations across the state work with local and state officials to make

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sure all Rhode Island children have access to quality afterschool and summer learning programs;

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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 recognizes the importance of investing in quality afterschool and

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summer learning programs; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That this House hereby proclaims May 25th of 2017, as "Afterschool and

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Summer Learning Day" in the State of Rhode Island; 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 Ms. Elana Rosenberg, Senior Project Manager

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of Expanded Learning at United Way of Rhode Island and Network Lead of the Statewide

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Afterschool Network and the Afterschool Leadership Circle.

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