The second Thursday in May shall annually be set apart as a day to be known as “Rhode Island Hero’s Day.” The day is to be observed by the general assembly in recognition of a Rhode Island resident who has saved a human life and/or performed an act of heroism which merits any recognition determined by joint resolution of the general assembly.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 25-2-42
Rhode Island Hero’s Day
P.L. 1999, ch. 427, § 1.
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