as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
A bill for an act
relating to veterans; authorizing the placement of
a plaque on the Capitol grounds
honoring the nation's war dogs and their
handlers.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
new text begin A memorial plaque may be placed in the court of honor
on the Capitol grounds to
recognize the valiant service to our nation
by the thousands of brave military war dogs and
their handlers who served honorably as
members of the United States armed forces during
all of
our nation's wars and during peacetime. The plaque must be furnished by a
person
or organization other than the Department of Veterans
Affairs and must be approved by the
commissioner of veterans affairs and
the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board.
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new text begin Section 1 is effective the day following final enactment.
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