2023 -- S 0749
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S TATE OF RHODE IS LAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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A N A C T
RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- DAYS OF
SPECIAL OBSERVANCE
Introduced By: Senator Walter S. Felag
Date Introduced: March 22, 2023
Referred To: Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
(Veterans)
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 25-2 of the General Laws entitled "Days of Special Observance" is 1
hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: 2
25-2-60. Gold star spouses day. 3
The fifth day in April in each and every year shall be set aside as a day to be known as 4
"Rhode Island Gold Star Spouses Day." This nation and state owe an enormous debt to the 5
surviving loved ones of military service members who died while serving their country and this 6
day offers remembrance for the spouses and their families and a time of recognition of their 7
sacrifices. The day is to be observed by the people of this state with appropriate exercises in public 8
places, and shall cause a display of the state and American flags to be flown at half-staff over the 9
Rhode Island state house to commemorate this day of remembrance to honor their memory. 10
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. 11
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE -- DAYS OF
SPECIAL OBSERVANCE
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This act would provide that the fifth day in April in each year be designated as "Rhode 1
Island Gold Star Spouses Day" with appropriate exercises in public places and with flags flown at 2
half-staff over the state house. 3
This act would take effect upon passage. 4
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