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This resolution commemorates the 204th anniversary of Greek Independence Day on March 25, 2025, celebrating the historical significance of Greece's liberation from Ottoman rule in 1821 and highlighting the strong historical and contemporary relationship between Greece and the United States. The resolution acknowledges Greece's contributions to democracy, its strategic importance as a NATO ally, and its role in regional stability, while also recognizing the humanitarian assistance provided by the United States during Greece's independence struggle. It reaffirms Rhode Island's commitment to democratic principles and religious freedom, commends the Greek-American community for its contributions, and calls on Turkey to respect the religious rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The resolution also highlights Greece's unique diplomatic position in a region where Christianity, Islam, and Judaism intersect, and its consistent alliance with the United States in major international conflicts over the past century. Finally, the resolution directs the Secretary of State to distribute certified copies of the resolution to various Greek Orthodox churches in Rhode Island, local congressional representatives, and Greek diplomatic officials.

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