An Act Establishing a Vietnam War Remembrance Day

Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §150-G  is enacted to read:

§ 150-G.  Vietnam War Remembrance Day

In recognition of the service and sacrifice of those veterans of the United States Armed Forces who served during the Vietnam War, the State designates March 30th of each year as Vietnam War Remembrance Day. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation urging the people of the State to observe the day with appropriate celebration and activity.

Sec. 2. Fiftieth anniversary program. The Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management shall work with the Governor's office and the United States Department of Defense to develop a program to commemorate the contribution of Maine veterans in the Vietnam War in conjunction with the 10-year program being developed by the Federal Government to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

Sec. 3. Review. No later than April 1, 2021, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over veterans matters shall review the establishment of Vietnam War Remembrance Day pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 150-G and determine whether the language establishing the day of remembrance requires amendment or modification.