HOUSE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 28TH ANNUAL "WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK" ON MARCH 1-7, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

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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 THE 28TH ANNUAL "WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK" ON MARCH
1-7, 2026, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By:
Representatives McEntee, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Craven,
Caldwell, Morales, Dawson, O'Brien, and Voas

Date Introduced:
March 05, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), has
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distinguished itself for more than fifty years as the voice of women in construction in Rhode
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Island; and
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WHEREAS, The work done by the NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 has benefited
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Rhode Island through community development and educational programs; and
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WHEREAS, The NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 has unceasingly promoted the
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employment and advance of women in the construction industry; and
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WHEREAS, The construction community, represented by NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter
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52, has been a driving force in fostering community development through renovation and
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beautification projects, promotion of skilled trades careers, and a positive vision of the future; and
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WHEREAS, The NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 has sought to achieve successful
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results for Rhode Island and surrounding areas in a cooperative spirit with other organizations;
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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 the 28th Annual "Women in Construction Week" on March 1-7, 2026, and moreover
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recognizes the NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter 52 and its many dedicated volunteers for its
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steadfast efforts on behalf and in support of women in construction. We furthermore urge and
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encourage the citizens of the state to congratulate the organization on its many fine
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accomplishments; 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 NAWIC Rhode Island Chapter #52.
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