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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Michael O. Moore

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act designating World Voice Week.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Michael O. Moore

 

Harriette L. Chandler

 

John J. Binienda

17th Worcester

James J. O'Day

14th Worcester


SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2162        FILED ON: 1/12/2012

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By Mr. Moore, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2107) of Michael O. Moore, Harriette L. Chandler, John J. Binienda and James J. O'Day for legislation to designate World Voice Week.  State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the Year Two Thousand Twelve

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An Act designating World Voice Week.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Chapter 6 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2010 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 15OOOOO the following section:-

Section 15PPPPP.  The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart a week beginning on April 16 as World Voice Week, in recognition of the many citizens of the commonwealth suffering from voice disorders, the need for increased awareness amongst medical professionals and the general public to support those affected and their families and recommending that the week be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.