HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING "NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY" ON JANUARY 9, 2026

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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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
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WHEREAS, Annually, across our nation on January 9th, we celebrate National Law
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Enforcement Appreciation Day to honor all the brave law enforcement professionals who work
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diligently and tirelessly to protect the public and their property; and
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WHEREAS, Our dedicated law enforcement officers undergo rigorous training in order
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to best serve and protect the residents of our State and the nation. Their responsibilities require an
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abundance of physical strength, courage and stamina, and an abiding and selfless concern for the
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safety of others; and
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WHEREAS, These dedicated public servants always answer the call of duty and come to
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the aid of those in need of assistance, regardless of the dangers they themselves may face and all
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too often pay the ultimate price in order to protect us; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby
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celebrates "National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" on January 9, 2026, and honors and
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thanks the brave men and women who sacrifice so much each day to serve and protect the public;
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and be it further
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RESOLVED, That this House hereby urges all citizens to show and express their
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appreciation for our law enforcement officers by wearing blue articles of clothing, sending cards
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or writing letters of appreciation, and coordinating or participating in the annual Blue Blood
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Drive from January 1 through January 14; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Rhode Island State Lodge Fraternal Order
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of Police.
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