Title 25 · RI
Title 25Holidays and Days of Special Observance
Citation: R.I. Gen. Laws § 25-2-29
Section: 25-2-29
Title 25Holidays and Days of Special Observance
Chapter 2Days of Special Observance
R.I. Gen. Laws § 25-2-29
§ 25-2-29. Saint Jean-Baptiste Day.
The twenty-fourth day of June shall annually be set aside as a day to be known as âSaint Jean-Baptiste Dayâ and the governor shall issue an annual proclamation inviting and urging the people of the state to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate ceremonies. Saint Jean-Baptiste Day shall commemorate the feast of Saint Jean-Baptiste as an important observance and show of appreciation for the significant cultural, economic, and civic contributions made by Franco-Americans that have served to enrich the culture and lifestyle of this state.
History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 143, § 1; P.L. 2002, ch. 292, § 3.