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H7013 2026 -- H 7013 ======== LC003474 ======== STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N CELEBRATING NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY ON JANUARY 9, 2026 Introduced By: Representatives Hull, Read, Noret, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Fascia, J. Lombardi, Chippendale, Paplauskas, and Santucci Date Introduced: January 08, 2026 Referred To: House read and passed 1 WHEREAS, Annually, across our nation on January 9th, we celebrate National Law 2 Enforcement Appreciation Day to honor all the brave law enforcement professionals who work 3 diligently and tirelessly to protect the public and their property; and 4 WHEREAS, Our dedicated law enforcement officers undergo rigorous training in order 5 to best serve and protect the residents of our State and the nation. Their responsibilities require an 6 abundance of physical strength, courage and stamina, and an abiding and selfless concern for the 7 safety of others; and 8 WHEREAS, These dedicated public servants always answer the call of duty and come to 9 the aid of those in need of assistance, regardless of the dangers they themselves may face and all 10 too often pay the ultimate price in order to protect us; now, therefore be it 11 RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby 12 celebrates National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9, 2026, and honors and 13 thanks the brave men and women who sacrifice so much each day to serve and protect the public; 14 and be it further 15 RESOLVED, That this House hereby urges all citizens to show and express their 16 appreciation for our law enforcement officers by wearing blue articles of clothing, sending cards 17 or writing letters of appreciation, and coordinating or participating in the annual Blue Blood 18 Drive from January 1 through January 14; and be it further 19 RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 1 transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Rhode Island State Lodge Fraternal Order 2 of Police. ======== LC003474 ======== LC003474 - Page 2 of 2
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