HF 143

1st Engrossment - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 04/11/2013 05:55pm

A bill for an act
relating to veterans; authorizing placement of a plaque in the court of honor on
the Capitol grounds to honor American Indian veterans from this state.

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

Section 1. new text begin PURPOSE.
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new text begin The legislature and Minnesota's American Indian veterans wish to honor American
Indian veterans from this state who have honorably and bravely served in the United
States armed forces, during both peacetime and war.
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Sec. 2. new text begin PLAQUE AUTHORIZED.
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new text begin A memorial plaque may be placed in the court of honor on the Capitol grounds
to recognize the valiant service of American Indian veterans from this state who have
honorably and bravely served in the United States armed forces, during both peacetime
and war. The plaque must be furnished by the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and must
be approved by the commissioner of veterans affairs and the Capitol Area Architectural
and Planning Board.
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Sec. 3. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
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new text begin Sections 1 and 2 are effective the day following final enactment.
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