12-R276

2012 -- H 8182

Enacted 05/17/12

 

 

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

CELEBRATING "NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK" ON MAY 13TH THROUGH

MAY 19TH IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     

     

     Introduced By: Representatives O`Neill, Johnston, Gallison, San Bento, and Marcello

     Date Introduced: May 17, 2012

 

 

     WHEREAS, In 1856, William Booth began preaching hope and salvation to a

congregation that was composed of the most needy, neglected, and downtrodden in the East End

of London. His aim was to lead people to Christ and link them to a church for further spiritual

guidance; and

     WHEREAS, Since its humble beginnings in Great Britain, the Salvation Army has

attracted scores of followers who are dedicated to providing spiritual guidance and humanitarian

relief to people throughout the world; and

     WHEREAS, In 1879, Lieutenant Eliza Shirley held the first meeting of The Salvation

Army in America, in Philadelphia.  In 1954, “National Salvation Army Week” was first

recognized and declared by President Dwight Eisenhower; and

     WHEREAS, Currently, the Salvation Army is a world-wide organization that is meeting

human needs, without discrimination, by utilizing its foundation and mission of “Doing the Most

Good”; and

     WHEREAS, Through countless acts of service, provided by more than 3,411,613

volunteers, 400,055 members, and more than 200,000 additional personnel, the Salvation Army,

as well as those who support its mission through contributions, have actively assisted more than

29,418,530 people through more than 7,821 Centers of Operation and more than 400,055

members; now, therefore be it  

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

Providence Plantations hereby celebrates “National Salvation Army Week” on May 13th through

May 19th.  We furthermore implore community members to express their appreciation for the

Salvation Army’s good works and to follow their example of serving a cause greater than

themselves during this week and throughout the year; and be it further

     RESOLVED, The Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Major David Champlin, Divisional Commander

of the Southern New England Division of the Salvation Army.

     

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