11-R270

2011 -- H 6137

Enacted 05/11/11

 

H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N

CELEBRATING "STRONGER PROVIDENCE DAY" ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 11TH, 2011, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Williams, Fox, Ajello, Carnevale, and Slater

     Date Introduced: May 11, 2011

     

 

     WHEREAS, May 11th of 2011 has been chosen as a day for the people of the City of

Providence and across Rhode Island to celebrate our state’s Capital City; and

     WHEREAS, The City of Providence is not only our state’s capital, but also the most

populous and one of the first cities established in Rhode Island; and

     WHEREAS, Founded in 1636 by Roger Williams, the City of Providence was one of the

country’s first industrialized cities and currently has the 37th largest metropolitan population in

the country; and

     WHEREAS, The city’s culture blends an exciting and eclectic mix of old and new,

architecturally, economically, and ethnically. It is home to eight hospitals, seven institutions of

higher learning, and an increasing number of software and communications firms, and biotech

startups; and

      WHEREAS, Organizers of the “Stronger Providence Day” events believe that

Providence is the economic engine of Rhode Island and that a vibrant and successful City of

Providence means a stronger Rhode Island; and

     WHEREAS, Highlights of the day’s events will include showcases illustrating the city’s

cultural vitality with various restaurant offerings, informative and educational programs, and

performances from a panoply of displays by local artisans and entertainment groups; and

     WHEREAS, The Honorable Angel Taveras, Mayor of the City of Providence, is calling

on public and private sector workers, city residents, legislators, City Council members, small and

large business owners, and non-profit sector leaders to join together to set Providence on firm

financial footing and ensure the city’s continued success; now, therefore be it   

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

Providence Plantations hereby joins the residents of the City of Providence and citizens from

throughout Rhode Island in celebrating “Stronger Providence Day” on May 11th of 2011; 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 Honorable Angel Taveras, Mayor of the

City of Providence.  

 

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