2014 – H 7114
Enacted 07/01/14
A N A C T
RELATING TO DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE - RHODE ISLAND PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS
Introduced By: Representatives Gallison, Fellela, Azzinaro, Casey, and Abney
Date Introduced: January 15, 2014
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 25-2 of the General Laws entitled "Days of Special Observance" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:
25-2-56. RI Patriot Guard Riders Day. – The twelfth (12th) day of April shall annually be
set apart as a day dedicated to the RI Patriot Guard Riders. The RI PGR is an
organization which that attends the funerals of members of the armed
forces, firefighters, first responders, and police. In addition to attending
funerals, the group also greets troops returning from overseas at homecoming
celebrations and performs volunteer work for veteran’s organizations. This day
may be observed by the people of this state with appropriate exercises in
public places that celebrate the many contributions RI Patriot Guard Riders
have and continue to make in our state.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
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