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Statutes > Rhode-island > Title-30 > Chapter-30-31 > 30-31-1SECTION 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.