1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to military veterans; establishing POW and MIA Recognition Day;
1.3 	proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 10.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. [10.576] POW AND MIA RECOGNITION DAY.
1.6 	The third Friday in September of each year is designated as Prisoners of War (POW) 
1.7 	and Missing in Action (MIA) Recognition Day to honor and recognize the courage and 
1.8 	sacrifices of individuals from Minnesota who have been prisoners of war or who are missing 
1.9 	in action. Each year, the governor shall issue a proclamation honoring this observance.