Minnesota Session Laws - 2008, Regular Session

CHAPTER 184--H.F.No. 3240

An act

relating to veterans; authorizing the placement of a plaque in the court of honor on the Capitol grounds by Minnesota's Mexican-American veterans to honor all Minnesota veterans who have served at any time in the United States armed forces.

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

Section 1.

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new text begin The Legislature and Minnesota's Mexican-American veterans wish to honor all Minnesota veterans who have honorably and bravely served in the United States armed forces, during both peacetime and war, since the founding of this great nation. new text end

Sec. 2.

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

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment. new text end

Presented to the governor April 7, 2008

Signed by the governor April 10, 2008, 3:42 p.m.