Minnesota Session Laws - 2001, Regular Session

                            CHAPTER 125-S.F.No. 1222 
                  An act relating to veterans; authorizing the placement 
                  of a plaque on the capitol mall recognizing the 
                  service of Minnesota's civilians who contributed 
                  valiantly to the nation's war efforts during World War 
                  II. 
        BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 
           Section 1.  [PLAQUE HONORING THOUSANDS OF CIVILIANS WHO 
        CONTRIBUTED TO WORLD WAR II EFFORT.] 
           A memorial plaque may be placed in the court of honor on 
        the capitol grounds to recognize the valiant service of 
        thousands of men and women who served honorably and bravely as 
        civilians in supporting the nation's war effort during World War 
        II, and who years later had bestowed upon them by Congress the 
        status of veteran.  Often this service was at great risk to 
        personal safety and in the face of the enemy.  Several thousands 
        of these brave and noble civilians sacrificed their lives during 
        the course of this patriotic service.  The plaque must be 
        furnished by a person or organization other than the department 
        of veterans affairs and must be approved by the commissioner of 
        veterans affairs and the capitol area architectural and planning 
        board. 
           Sec. 2.  [EFFECTIVE DATE.] 
           Section 1 is effective the day following final enactment. 
           Presented to the governor May 16, 2001 
           Signed by the governor May 18, 2001, 12:21 p.m.