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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2018

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

HONORING RHODE ISLAND RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS AND CELEBRATING THE

MONTH OF MARCH AS "AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH"

     Introduced By: Senators Ruggerio, McCaffrey, Goodwin, Lynch Prata, and Algiere

     Date Introduced: March 27, 2018

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

WHEREAS, The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton in 1881, and chartered by

Congress in 1905, to provide a national and international system of disaster relief. Today, more

than 130 years later, the American Red Cross still exists to provide compassionate care to those in

need; and

     WHEREAS, Through a network of generous donors, volunteers, and employees, the Red

Cross prevents and relieves suffering, both here at home and around the world through five key

service areas, disaster relief, support for America's military families, blood drives, health and

safety service, and international services; and

     WHEREAS, The first Red Cross office in Rhode Island opened on Bellevue Avenue in

Newport in 1916. Today, the organization has offices in Providence and Middletown, and serves

all 39 cities and towns in Rhode Island, and Seekonk, Massachusetts; and

     WHEREAS, Enlisting a dedicated group of volunteers, as well as a staff of nine, the

American Red Cross Rhode Island provides immediate relief to individuals affected by disasters,

and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The organization also offers

community and workplace health and safety training, and services to the Armed Forces; and

     WHEREAS, Every eight minutes, the American Red Cross brings help and hope to

people in need across the country. Designating the month of March as "American Red Cross

Month" provides an opportunity to acknowledge the contributions this fine organization has and

continues to have in building a better quality of life in Rhode Island; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby honors and thanks the unselfish and compassionate Rhode Island Red Cross volunteers

and staff and recognizes the month of March as "American Red Cross Month"; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Susan Roberts, Executive Director, Rhode

Island Chapter of the American Red Cross.

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