Rhode Island § 42-58-1 § 42-58-1. Commission established.

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§ 42-58-1 — § 42-58-1. Commission established.

Rhode Island § 42-58-1

Title 42State Affairs and Government

Ch. 42-58American and Canadian French Cultural Exchange Commission

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-58-1 (2026).

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§ 42-58-1. Commission established.
There shall be an American and Canadian French cultural exchange commission to consist
            of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be American citizens of French Canadian ancestry
            and residents of the state; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of
            the house of representatives; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the senate president;
            and three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the governor. This commission shall establish,
            maintain, and develop cultural ties between French-Canadians and Franco-Americans;
            foster a special interest in the historical and cultural background of both groups,
            as

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§ 42-58-1. Commission established.

There shall be an American and Canadian French cultural exchange commission to consist of nine (9) members, all of whom shall be American citizens of French Canadian ancestry and residents of the state; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the senate president; and three (3) of whom shall be appointed by the governor. This commission shall establish, maintain, and develop cultural ties between French-Canadians and Franco-Americans; foster a special interest in the historical and cultural background of both groups, as well as in the economic, political, social, and artistic life of the countries involved; and shall help establish or promote French language programs in the schools of the state.