1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to veterans; authorizing the placement of a plaque in the court of honor 
1.3 	on the Capitol grounds by Minnesota's Mexican-American veterans to honor all 
1.4 	Minnesota veterans who have served at any time in the United States armed 
1.5 	forces.
1.6 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.7 	Section 1. PURPOSE.
 1.8 	The Legislature and Minnesota's Mexican-American veterans wish to honor all 
1.9 	Minnesota veterans who have honorably and bravely served in the United States armed 
1.10 	forces, during both peacetime and war, since the founding of this great nation.

1.11 	Sec. 2. PLAQUE AUTHORIZED.
 1.12 	A memorial plaque may be placed in the court of honor on the Capitol grounds by 
1.13 	Minnesota's Mexican-American veterans to recognize the valiant service of all Minnesota 
1.14 	veterans who have honorably and bravely served in the United States armed forces, 
1.15 	during both peacetime and war, since the founding of this great nation. The plaque must 
1.16 	be furnished by the AMVETS Mexican-American Post 5 and must be approved by the 
1.17 	commissioner of veterans affairs and the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board.

1.18 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.