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§ 25-2-18 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Proclamation – Observance.

SECTION 25-2-18

   § 25-2-18  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day– Proclamation – Observance. – Each year the governor shall take suitable public notice of January 15 as"Martin Luther King, Jr. Day" and shall issue a proclamation at a publicmemorial ceremony in the State House or at any other suitable location withinthe state of Rhode Island as the Martin Luther King, Jr. State HolidayCommission deems necessary and proper. The day is to be observed by the peopleof this state with appropriate exercises in public places.