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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

CELEBRATING "NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY" ON

JANUARY 9, 2023

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Shekarchi, Hull, Noret, Blazejewski, Chippendale,
Newberry, Place, Slater, Ackerman, and Tanzi

     Date Introduced: January 10, 2023

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, Annually, across our nation on January 9th, we celebrate National Law

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Enforcement Appreciation Day to honor all the brave law enforcement professionals who work

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diligently and tirelessly to protect the public and their property; and

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     WHEREAS, Our dedicated law enforcement officers undergo rigorous training in order

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to best serve and protect the residents of our State and the nation. Their responsibilities require an

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abundance of physical strength, courage and stamina, and an abiding and selfless concern for the

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safety of others; and

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     WHEREAS, These dedicated public servants always answer the call of duty and come to

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the aid of those in need of assistance, regardless of the dangers they themselves may face and all

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too often pay the ultimate price in order to protect us; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

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celebrates "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" on January 9, 2023, and honors and

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thanks the brave men and women who sacrifice so much each day to serve and protect the public;

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and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That this House hereby urges all citizens to show and express their

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appreciation for our law enforcement officers by wearing blue articles of clothing, sending cards

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or writing letters of appreciation, and coordinating or participating in a Blue Blood Drive; and be

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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 the Rhode Island State Lodge Fraternal Order

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of Police.

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