§ 30-31-1

The legislature hereby finds and declares: (1) Numerous Rhode Island residents have distinguished themselves in the armed services of the United States by gallantry above and beyond the call of duty; (2) That as a result of that gallantry, these residents have been awarded the medal of honor by the President of the United States; (3) That the proper method of furthering that goal would be the establishment of a permanent committee. History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 327, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 338, § 1.