J O I N T R E S O L U T I O N
CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO PLAN THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 225TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCH OF GENERAL ROCHAMBEAU FROM NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND TO YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, The march of General Rochambeau from Newport, Rhode Island to Yorktown, Virginia was a major turning point in American history, and is indicative of the long history of friendship of the French with the United States; and
WHEREAS, In conjunction with the National Park Service, Rhode Island will join with the other eight states along the 600 mile route of the march to mark the historically significant sites to commemorate the 225th Anniversary of said march; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That a special legislative commission be and the same is hereby created consisting of fifteen (15) members: four (4) of whom shall be from the house of representatives, not more than three (3) from the same political party to be appointed by the speaker; three (3) of whom shall be from the senate, not more than two (2) from the same political party, to be appointed by the senate majority leader; two (2) of whom shall be representatives of the general public, who have an interest in said commemoration, to be appointed by the speaker; two (2) of whom shall be representatives of the general public, who have an interest in said commemoration to be appointed by the senate majority leader; and two (2) of whom shall be representatives of the general public, who have an interest in said commemoration, to be appointed by the lieutenant governor; and two (2) of whom shall be representatives of the general public, who have an interest in said commemoration, to be appointed by the governor.
In lieu of any appointment of a member of the legislature to a permanent advisory commission, a legislative study commission, or any commission created by a general assembly resolution, the appointing authority may appoint a member of the general public to serve in lieu of a legislator, provided that the majority leader or the minority leader of the political party which is entitled to the appointment consents to the appointment of the member of the general public.
The purpose of said commission shall be to plan the commemoration of the 225th Anniversary of the march of General Rochambeau from Newport, Rhode Island to Yorktown, Virginia.
Forthwith upon passage of this resolution, the members of the commission shall meet at the call of the speaker of the house and organize and shall select from among the legislators a chairperson. Vacancies in said commission shall be filled in like manner as the original appointment.
The membership of said commission shall receive no compensation for their services but shall be allowed their travel and necessary expenses. The commission may engage such clerical, technical and other assistance as it may deem necessary, and spend such other funds as is necessary to accomplish its purposes.
All departments and agencies of the state shall furnish such advice and information, documentary and otherwise, to said commission and its agents as is deemed necessary or desirable by the commission to facilitate the purpose of this resolution.
The speaker of the house is hereby authorized and directed to provide suitable quarters for said commission.
The commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the general assembly on or before June 27, 2002 and said commission shall expire on August 27, 2002.