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SR 1146

SENATE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING JUNE 14, 2025 AS "NATIONAL FLAG DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Elaine Morgan

Rhode Island formally recognizes June 14, 2025 as National Flag Day, a ceremonial observance honoring the flag and its democratic ideals without new laws or funding.

06/12/2025 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 1146

Summary: Senate Resolution SR 1146 — National Flag Day in Rhode Island

Overview

  • Type: Senate Resolution (non-binding)
  • Title: Recognizing and Celebrating June 14, 2025 as “National Flag Day” in the State of Rhode Island
  • Sponsor: Senator E. Morgan
  • Introduced: June 9, 2025
  • Status: Senate read and passed on June 12, 2025; placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (as of 06/12/2025)
  • Effect: Symbolic, ceremonial acknowledgment; no new laws or fiscal requirements

Purpose and Intent

SR 1146 expresses Rhode Island’s official recognition and celebration of National Flag Day on June 14, 2025. The resolution frames Flag Day as a national observance honoring the adoption of the United States flag and the enduring principles symbolized by the flag, and it seeks to reflect Rhode Island’s commitment to patriotism and civic pride.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition: The Rhode Island Senate recognizes and celebrates June 14, 2025, as “National Flag Day” in the State of Rhode Island.
  • Historical Context (Preamble): The resolution recounts key milestones related to Flag Day, including:
    • Adoption of the U.S. flag by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777
    • The first national observance of Flag Day in 1877
    • Presidential proclamations and national observances culminating in the 1949 Act of Congress establishing National Flag Day
    • The designation of National Flag Week in 1966 and continued practice of flag displays and proclamations
  • Directive to Secretary of State: The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to transmit a duly certified copy of the resolution to the National Flag Day Foundation.

Persons/Entities Affected

  • Primarily symbolic: state government and Rhode Island residents, schools, veterans groups, civic organizations, and others who observe Flag Day.
  • No statutory changes or funding obligations are imposed on state agencies or the public.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: June 9, 2025
  • Committee/Action: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar; Senate Consent activities occurred in June 2025
  • Final Senate Action: Passed the Senate on June 12, 2025
  • Next Steps: If similar action occurs in the Rhode Island House of Representatives and the measure is enacted, it would become a state-recognized observance; as a resolution, it does not create binding law and does not inherently require the Governor’s signature.

Context and Rationale

The resolution aligns Rhode Island with the national tradition of recognizing Flag Day and its associated observances. It cites the flag’s symbolism—freedom, opportunity, and the democratic ideals of the Republic—and reiterates a commitment to display and honor the flag through ceremonial recognition.

Summary Assessment

SR 1146 is a ceremonial, non-binding measure to formally recognize National Flag Day in Rhode Island, accompanied by a brief historical rationale and a formal directive to transmit the action to the National Flag Day Foundation. It serves as a civic statement of patriotism and public observance rather than a policy change or appropriation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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