WHEREAS, In recognition of the secretary, the week of April 22nd through April 27, 1996, has been designated as Secretaries Week; and

WHEREAS, In keeping with the finest tradition of their profession, secretaries are accepting vital responsibilities and are performing important roles in commerce, industry, government, education, and the professions; and

WHEREAS, The efforts of these professionals and their many contributions to the nation's progress are significant; and

WHEREAS, To recognize the secretaries now doing their jobs diligently and to encourage others to enter this worthy career, it is essential that rightful acknowledgement be given their talents; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations hereby declares the week of April 22--April 27, 1996 as Secretaries Week, and ask that all business and industry join in giving due recognition to this group, paying special attention to Secretaries Day on Wednesday, April 24, 1996.