10-R170
2010 -- H 8034
Enacted 04/12/10
H O U S E R E S
O L U T I O N
RECOGNIZING AND
CELEBRATING THE DEED TRANSFER OF THE POMHAM ROCKS LIGHTHOUSE TO THE AMERICAN
LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION
Introduced By: Representatives Savage, Melo, Ehrhardt, DaSilva, and Hearn
Date Introduced: April 13, 2010
WHEREAS, Rhode Islanders
are well aware of the majesty of our coastline and the
prominent place our shores have always occupied in the vibrancy
of our state's economy and in
our quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Many an Ocean
State resident, as well as countless tourists, have enjoyed
visiting one or more of the twenty-one active and inactive
scenic lighthouses that dot the state's
shores and remind us of our state's rich nautical heritage;
and
WHEREAS, Located in
stately beacon that has guided and protected Mariners since
1871, and is considered a great
source of pride for the city and residents of
WHEREAS, The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse and the American Lighthouse
Foundation are organizations dedicated to the
preservation, educational interpretation, and
promotion of
WHEREAS, On April 17th
of 2010, the deed transfer of the Pomham Rocks
Lighthouse
from ExxonMobil to The Friends
of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse and the American
Lighthouse
Foundation will be celebrated; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That this House of Representatives of the State of
Providence Plantations
hereby joins the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
in celebrating and
applauding ExxonMobil's generous
donation and deed transfer of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse
to
the American Lighthouse Foundation; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the
Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse.
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LC02434
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