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Providence honors veterans, recognizes local leaders and highlights state-level tax relief proposal
Summary
Providence City Council held an evening ceremony honoring veterans and community leaders, highlighted local veterans services and a proposed state property tax break for veterans, and presented citations to retired Colonel Sharon L. Harmon and several community organizers.
Providence — The Providence City Council held an evening ceremony in the council chambers on the eve of Veterans Day to honor service members, highlight veterans services in the city and state, and recognize several local veterans and organizers.
Councilman Juan Picciardo opened the event and called retired Providence Police Department inspector Luis Del Rio to sing the national anthem. "The theme continues to be a legacy of loyalty and service," Picciardo said as he introduced the program.
Council President Rachel Miller said the city and state must do more than say "thank you for your service," arguing that support should continue after active duty. "A veteran's service does not stop with the service and sacrifice when they were…
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