2020 -- H 7958 | |
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2020 | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- DAYS OF | |
SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- MEDAL OF HONOR DAY | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Azzinaro, Tobon, Solomon, McLaughlin, and Jackson | |
Date Introduced: March 04, 2020 | |
Referred To: House Veterans` Affairs | |
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
1 | SECTION 1. Declaration of purpose and findings of fact: |
2 | (1) The Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest distinction that can be awarded by |
3 | the president, in the name of the congress, to members of the armed forces who have distinguished |
4 | themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond |
5 | the call of duty. |
6 | (2) National Medal of Honor Day is a federally recognized day observed every year on |
7 | March 25. It was also created to honor the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients. |
8 | National Medal of Honor Day has been observed since 1991, when President George H. W. Bush |
9 | signed P.L. 101-564. |
10 | (3) Public awareness of the importance of the Medal of Honor has declined in recent years. |
11 | (4) Designation of March 25 as a state day of special observance shall foster public |
12 | appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor recipients. |
13 | SECTION 2. Chapter 25-2 of the General Laws entitled "Days of Special Observance" is |
14 | hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: |
15 | 25-2-60. Medal of Honor Day. |
16 | March 25 in each and every year shall be set apart as "Medal of Honor Day." This day may |
17 | be observed by the people of this state with appropriate exercises in public places that celebrate the |
18 | extraordinary heroism and tremendous sacrifice of Rhode Island service members awarded the |
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1 | Medal of Honor. |
2 | SECTION 3. 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 -- DAYS OF | |
SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- MEDAL OF HONOR DAY | |
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1 | This act would designate March 25 as Medal of Honor Day. |
2 | This act would take effect upon passage. |
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