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RI H8374

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/31/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Paplauskas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Rhode Island House of Representatives celebrates "World Greek Language Day" on February 9, 2026, following UNESCO's unanimous declaration on November 12, 2025

  • UNESCO recognized Greek as the longest continuously spoken and written language in Europe, with 40 centuries of oral tradition and 35 centuries of written tradition

  • The Secretary of State is directed to transmit certified copies of the resolution to Greek Ambassador to the UN Aglaia Balta, Greek Ambassador to the US Antonis Alexandridis, and Archbishop Elpidophoros of America

  • Resolution introduced March 31, 2026 by Representatives Paplauskas, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, and others; read and passed by the House

Legislative Description

HOUSE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING "WORLD GREEK LANGUAGE DAY IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND" AS PROCLAIMED BY UNESCO

Last Action

House read and passed

3/31/2026

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