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LD 988 Title Page An Act Relating to the Celebration of Veterans' Week LD 988 Title Page
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

 
Sec. 1. 17 MRSA §3242 is enacted to read:

 
§3242.__Veterans' Week

 
Each political subdivision, school system and school
administrative district shall annually celebrate Veterans' Week
during the week, commencing on a Sunday and ending on the next
following Saturday, within which November 11th, Veterans' Day,
occurs.__The celebration must include, but is not limited to,
recognition of the contribution of veterans of the United States
and the military service to the foundation of freedom.__This
celebration must include public proclamations, appropriate
parades and ceremonies and the introduction of curricula in
school systems recognizing the efforts of veterans and their
contribution to our way of life.__During this week, schools shall
provide opportunity for convocations and assemblies and shall
make efforts to invite veterans and others to speak on the
subject and to cooperate with local veterans' organizations and
groups in the celebration of Veterans' Week.

 
SUMMARY

 
The bill provides for the observance of Veterans' Week each
year in each political subdivision, school system and school
administrative district in the State.


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