HF 1240

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to veterans; designating the month of May
each year as "Hire a Veteran Month" in Minnesota;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 10.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [10.565] HIRE A VETERAN MONTH.
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new text begin The month of May is designated "Hire a Veteran Month" in
honor of the more than 48,000,000 citizen soldiers who have
served in the United States Armed Forces, of whom over 1,500,000
have been wounded and over 1,000,000 more have made the ultimate
sacrifice by giving their lives for their country. Whenever
called upon to defend our national security at home or abroad,
these men and women serving in the United States Army, Navy,
Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard have always responded
immediately and effectively, placing the national interests
above their own. Each year, the governor shall issue a
proclamation honoring this observance, urging Minnesota state
and local government departments, agencies, and boards, as well
as private employers, to give fair and appropriate consideration
to hiring military veterans.
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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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