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S TATE OF RHODE IS LAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNUAL "WOMEN IN CON STRUCTION WEEK" ON MARCH
5-11, 2023, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Introduced By: Representatives McEntee, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Baginski, Caldwell,
Cortvriend, Shallcross Smith, Donovan, Henries, and McGaw
Date Introduced: March 09, 2023
Referred To: House read and passed
WHEREAS, The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), has 1
distinguished itself for more than fifty years as the voice of women in construction in Rhode 2
Island; and 3
WHEREAS, The work done by the NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 has benefited 4
Rhode Island through community development and educational programs; and 5
WHEREAS, The NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 has unceasingly promoted the 6
employment and advance of women in the construction industry; and 7
WHEREAS, The construction community, represented by NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 8
52, has been a driving force in fostering community development through renovation and 9
beautification projects, promotion of skilled trades careers, and a positive vision of the future; and 10
WHEREAS, The NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 has sought to achieve successful 11
results for Rhode Island and surrounding areas in a cooperative spirit with other organizations; 12
now, therefore be it 13
RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby 14
celebrates the 25
th
Annual "Women in Construction Week" on March 5-11, 2023, and moreover 15
recognizes the NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 and its many dedicated volunteers for its 16
steadfast efforts on behalf and in support of women in construction. We furthermore urge and 17
encourage the citizens of the state to congratulate the organization on its many fine 18
accomplishments; and be it further 19
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 1
transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Linda Bohmbach, President of RI Builders 2
Association, Professional Women in Building. 3
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