SF 2373

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 11:36pm

A bill for an act
relating to veterans; designating September 16 of each year as American Legion
Day; 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 [197.996] AMERICAN LEGION DAY.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Purpose. new text end

new text begin The American Legion was chartered by Congress on
September 16, 1919. This section is enacted to recognize the millions of American
Legion veterans who have dedicated and continue to dedicate themselves to service of
community, state, and nation. This section expresses the appreciation of Minnesotans
for that service, on the occasion of the Legion's 90th year of existence and each year
thereafter on the anniversary of its charter date.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Dedication. new text end

new text begin September 16 is American Legion Day in Minnesota.
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