Chapter 474

2008 -- S 2953

Enacted 07/08/08

A N A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT

Introduced By: Senators Pichardo, Metts, Miller, and Jabour

Date Introduced: April 10, 2008

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Title 42 of the General Laws entitled "State Affairs and Government" is

hereby amended by adding thereto the following chapter:

CHAPTER 151

THE LIBERIAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE COMMISSION

42-151-1. Commission established. – There shall be a Liberian cultural exchange

commission to consist of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be American citizens descended

from Liberian ancestry and residents of the state: three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the

speaker of the house of representatives; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the senate

president; and three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the governor. The commission shall

establish, maintain and develop cultural ties between Liberia and Liberian-Americans and shall

foster a special interest in the historical and cultural background of both groups, as well as in the

economic, political, social and artistic life of the countries involved; and shall help establish

and/or promote the Liberian culture in Rhode Island's schools.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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