§ 30-31-1 - Declaration of purpose. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 30-31-1

   § 30-31-1  Declaration of purpose. –The legislature hereby finds and declares:

   (1) Numerous Rhode Island residents have distinguishedthemselves in the armed services of the United States by gallantry above andbeyond the call of duty;

   (2) That as a result of that gallantry, these residents havebeen awarded the medal of honor by the President of the United States;

   (3) That the proper method of furthering that goal would bethe establishment of a permanent committee.