as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 05/15/2019 08:28am
A bill for an act
relating to veterans; authorizing the placement of a plaque in the court of honor
on the Capitol grounds to honor all Minnesota veterans who served in the United
States armed forces, both at home and abroad, during World War I.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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The state wishes to honor all Minnesota veterans who have honorably and bravely served
in the United States armed forces, both at home and abroad, during World War I.
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The commissioner of administration shall place a memorial plaque in the court of honor
on the Capitol grounds to recognize the valiant service of Minnesota veterans who have
honorably and bravely served in the United States armed forces, both at home and abroad,
during World War I. This plaque will replace the current plaque honoring veterans who
served abroad during World War I. The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board
shall solicit design submissions from the public. Each design submission must include a
commitment to furnish the plaque. The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board shall
select a design from those submitted to use as a basis for final production. The selected
design must be approved by the commissioner of veterans affairs and must be furnished by
the person or group who submitted the design.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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