HF 2505

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 11:31pm

A bill for an act
relating to veterans; designating Veterans Victory Memorial Drive in Minneapolis
as the official site of Veterans Day ceremonies for the state of Minnesota;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 197.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [197.9951] VETERANS VICTORY MEMORIAL DRIVE
DESIGNATED.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Legislative findings. new text end

new text begin Veterans Victory Memorial Drive, the dividing
line between Minneapolis and Robbinsdale, is the longest memorial in this nation to the
fallen service members of World War I, and was once so well known internationally that
Marshal Foch, commander of the French forces during World War I, attended a special
ceremony held on this site for the fallen service members from that war. Innumerable
ceremonies for all deceased veterans have been held on this stately boulevard throughout
the many ensuing decades.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Site designated. new text end

new text begin Each year, Veterans Victory Memorial Drive in
Minneapolis shall be the official site for Veterans Day ceremonies for the state of
Minnesota.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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