CHAPTER 19
H.P. 210 - L.D. 245
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the 3rd Saturday in June is the designated time to celebrate and honor the destroyer escort ships; and
Whereas, in order to expedite timely commemoration ceremonies and events and to have this legislation in time for the actual date of the celebration, this legislation must be enacted immediately; 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 §139 is enacted to read:
The 3rd Saturday in June of each year is designated as Destroyer Escort Day in this State, and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting the people of the State to observe this day in honor of the destroyer escort ships and the people from this State who gallantly served on them as they performed antisubmarine duties, escorted convoys and tankers and performed search and rescue operations for downed pilots and survivors of ill-fated ships during World War II, the Korean Conflict and the War in Vietnam.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.
Effective April 6, 2001.
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