R 112
2018 -- H 7967
Enacted 03/15/2018

H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MARCH 11-17, 2018, TO BE "WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Representatives McEntee, Ucci, Fogarty, Tanzi, and Ruggiero
Date Introduced: March 15, 2018

     WHEREAS, The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), has
distinguished itself for 57 years as the voice of women in construction in Rhode Island; and
     WHEREAS, The work done by the NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 has benefited
Rhode Island through community development and educational programs; and
     WHEREAS, The NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 has unceasingly promoted the
employment and advance of women in the construction industry; and
     WHEREAS, The construction community, represented by NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter
52, has been a driving force in fostering community development through renovation and
beautification projects, promotion of skilled trades careers, and a positive vision of the future; and
     WHEREAS, The NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 has sought to achieve successful
results for Rhode Island and surrounding areas in a cooperative spirit with other organizations;
now, therefore be it
     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and
Providence Plantations hereby proclaims the week of March 11-17, 2018, as "Women in
Construction Week" and moreover recognizes the NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 and its many
dedicated volunteers for its steadfast efforts on behalf and in support of women in construction.
We furthermore urge and encourage the citizens of the state to congratulate the organization on
its many fine accomplishments; 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 Carol O'Donnell, President of RI Builders
Association, Professional Women in Building.
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