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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- DAYS OF

SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

     Introduced By: Representatives Fellela, Azzinaro, Shallcross Smith, J. Lombardi, Hull,
and Casey

     Date Introduced: February 08, 2023

     Referred To: House Veterans` Affairs

     (Office of Veterans Services)

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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

hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

     25-2-60. Gold star spouses day.

     The fifth day in April in each and every year shall be set aside as a day to be known as

"Rhode Island Gold Star Spouses Day." This nation and state owe an enormous debt to the

surviving loved ones of military service members who died while serving their country and this

day offers remembrance for the spouses and their families and a time of recognition of their

sacrifices. The day is to be observed by the people of this state with appropriate exercises in public

places, and shall cause a display of the state and American flags to be flown at half-staff over the

Rhode Island state house to commemorate this day of remembrance to honor their memory.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- DAYS OF

SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

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     This act would provide that the fifth day in April in each year be designated as "Rhode

Island Gold Star Spouses Day" with appropriate exercises in public places and with flags flown at

half-staff over the state house.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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