CHAPTER 666
H.P. 1787 - L.D. 2507
An Act to Establish a Commemorative Day Recognizing Major-General Henry Knox
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, July 25, 2000 is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Major-General Henry Knox, of Thomaston, Revolutionary War hero and Secretary of War under President George Washington; and
Whereas, in order to expedite timely commemoration ceremonies and events and to have this legislation in time for the actual date of the anniversary; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §138 is enacted to read:
§138. Major-General Henry Knox Day
July 25th of each year is designated as Major-General Henry Knox Day, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe this day in suitable places and with appropriate ceremony and activity. The Department of Education shall make appropriate information available to the people and the schools, within its budget, to honor Major-General Henry Knox, of Thomaston, Revolutionary War general and hero and Secretary of War under President George Washington.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.
Effective April 11, 2000.
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