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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2011 ______

A N A C T

RELATING TO DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

Introduced By: Representatives Messier, E Coderre, Johnston, San Bento, and JP O`Neill

Date Introduced: March 30, 2011

Referred To: House read and passed

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

1 WHEREAS, In 1977, Ben Mondor purchased a failing franchise in

2 Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He soon transformed both team and stadium into a thriving fan and

3 family-friendly venue; and

4 WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure at the helm of the PawSox, Ben Mondor won acclaim

5 and admiration not only for his professional successes with the PawSox franchise, but also for his

6 vision, drive, and community involvement; and

7 WHEREAS, The impact and legacy Ben Mondor left on the game of baseball are

8 nationally renowned and there is no doubt that he left this state a far better place because of his

9 life's endeavors; and

10 WHEREAS, Ben Mondor will forever hold a place of honor in the sport of baseball and

11 in Rhode Island's history, but perhaps his greatest gift can be found in the eyes of fans young and

12 old alike, on any game night at McCoy Stadium.

13 SECTION 1. Chapter 25-2 of the General Laws entitled "Days of Special Observance" is

14 hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

15 25-2-53. Ben Mondor Day. – Opening Day of the shall annually be

16 set apart as a day to be known as "Ben Mondor Day." The day shall be observed by the people of

17 this state with appropriate ceremonies and activities that celebrate the many contributions Ben

18 Mondor made. 1 SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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2 EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N A C T

RELATING TO DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

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1 This act would annually set aside the opening day of the Pawtucket Red Sox as a day to

2 be known as Ben Mondor Day.

3 This act would take effect upon passage.

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