Rhode Island General Laws Title 22. General Assembly § 22-7.4-88. The Garden of Heroes

The garden section on the southwest lawn of the Rhode Island State House, originally constructed for the motion picture “Amistad” shall hereafter be referred to as “The Garden of Heroes.” This area shall be dedicated to any Rhode Island resident who is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or any member of the Rhode Island National Guard who is killed or who dies, whether it be through state or federal service, while serving in the war against terror, or any United States military action since September 11, 2001.