Section 25-2-53. – Ben Mondor Day.
§ 25-2-53. Ben Mondor Day. Opening Day of the Pawtucket Red Sox shall annually be set apart as a day to be known as “Ben Mondor Day.” The day shall be observed by the people of this state with appropriate ceremonies and activities that celebrate the many contributions Ben Mondor made. History of Section.P.L. 2011, […]
Section 25-2-54. – Military nurses day.
§ 25-2-54. Military nurses day. The first Monday of June shall annually be set apart as a day dedicated to Rhode Island military nurses who served their country in all wars, campaigns, and engagements throughout the world. This day may be observed by the people of this state with appropriate exercises in public places. History […]
Section 25-2-55. – Amateur Radio Week.
§ 25-2-55. Amateur Radio Week. The week ending in the fourth full weekend in the month of June shall annually be set apart as a week to be known as “Amateur Radio Week.” The week shall be observed by the people of this state with appropriate ceremonies and activities that celebrate the many contributions amateur […]
Section 25-2-56. – RI Patriot Guard Riders Day.
§ 25-2-56. RI Patriot Guard Riders Day. The twelfth (12th) day of April shall annually be set apart as a day dedicated to the RI Patriot Guard Riders. The RI PGR is an organization that attends the funerals of members of the armed forces, firefighters, first responders, and police. In addition to attending funerals, the […]
Section 25-2-57. – Ataxia Awareness Day.
§ 25-2-57. Ataxia Awareness Day. The twenty-fifth day of September shall annually be set apart as a day to be known as “Ataxia Awareness Day.” The day shall be observed by the people of this state with appropriate public awareness and educational activities and forums. History of Section.P.L. 2015, ch. 123, § 1; P.L. 2015, […]
Section 25-2-58. – “The Rhode Island Nine Beirut Marines” Observance Day.
§ 25-2-58. “The Rhode Island Nine Beirut Marines” Observance Day. The twenty-third day of October in each and every year shall be set aside as a day dedicated to the memory of the “Rhode Island Nine Beirut Marines” who lost their lives in the 1983 terrorist bombing attack on a marine compound in Beirut, Lebanon, […]
Section 25-2-59. – Historical Cemetery Restoration/Awareness Day.
§ 25-2-59. Historical Cemetery Restoration/Awareness Day. The second Saturday in the month of April shall annually be set apart as a day to be known as “Historical Cemetery Restoration/Awareness Day.” The day shall be observed by the people of this state with appropriate ceremonies and activities that raise awareness of the many historical cemeteries in […]
Section 25-2-48. – Firefighters’ and Police Officers’ Appreciation Day.
§ 25-2-48. Firefighters’ and Police Officers’ Appreciation Day. The eleventh day of September shall annually be set apart as a day to be known as “Firefighters’ and Police Officers’ Appreciation Day.” This day shall be observed by the people of this state with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor and commemorate all the dedicated men […]
Section 25-2-49. – Rhythm & Blues Heritage Month.
§ 25-2-49. Rhythm & Blues Heritage Month. The month of August shall annually be set apart as a month to be known as “Rhythm & Blues Heritage Month.” The month shall be observed by the people of this state with appropriate ceremonies and activities that celebrate the heritage of rhythm and blues music in our […]
Section 25-2-50. – Dominican Republic Independence Day.
§ 25-2-50. Dominican Republic Independence Day. February 27th in each and every year shall be set apart as “Dominican Republic Independence Day.” The day is to be observed by the people of this state with appropriate exercises in public places. History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 281, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 285, § 1.