§ 30-31-1 - Declaration of purpose.
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.