13-R298

2013 -- H 6178

Enacted 05/29/13

 

 

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

RECOGNIZING AUGUST 11TH, 2013, AS "SPIRIT OF '45 DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Phillips, Gallison, Baldelli-Hunt, Hull, and Costantino

     Date Introduced: May 29, 2013

 

 

     WHEREAS, Nationally, the second Sunday in August has been set aside as “Spirit of ’45

Day,” a day to commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War II and the efforts of

millions of veterans; and

     WHEREAS, On August 14, 1945, people in the United States and around the world,

learned of the end of World War II. News of the Allies’ noble victory was met with joyous

celebration, humility, and spiritual reflection; and

     WHEREAS, The victory marked the culmination of an unprecedented national effort that

defeated the forces of aggression, brought freedom to subjugated nations, and ended the horrors

of the Holocaust; and

     WHEREAS, More than 400,000 Americans gave their lives in service to their country

during World War II. The historic accomplishments of this era were achieved through the

collective service and personal sacrifices of all who served in uniform and also those who

supported them on the home front; and

     WHEREAS, The courage, dedication, self-sacrifice, and compassion of the World War II

generation have inspired subsequent generations who have gone on to serve in the United States

Armed Forces, including the men and women who are currently deployed to Iraq and

Afghanistan, and around the world; and

     WHEREAS, In addition, upon their return to civilian life, these same men and women

created an array of organizations and institutions during the postwar era which helped to

strengthen American democracy by promoting civic engagement, volunteerism, and service to

community and country; and

     WHEREAS, August 14, 1945, marked not only the end of a war, but also the beginning

of an unprecedented era of rebuilding in which the United States led the effort to restore the

shattered nations of the Allies and their enemies alike, and to create institutions to work towards a

more peaceful global community; and

     WHEREAS, The entire World War II generation, military and civilian, has provided a

model of unity and community that serves as a source of inspiration for current and future

generations of Americans to come together to work for the continued betterment of the United

States and the world; now, therefore be it

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

Providence Plantations hereby recognizes August 11th of 2013 as “Spirit of ’45 Day” in our state;

and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Director of the Division of Veterans’

Affairs. 

     

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