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MA H1691

Declaring the third Saturday of the month of October as Massachusetts Minutemen and Militia Day


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
05/11/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Miceli of Wilmington, a petition of James R. Miceli and Timothy R. Whelan for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the third Saturday in October as Massachusetts Minutemen and Militia Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the Massachusetts General Laws to have the governor annually issue a proclamation setting the third Saturday in October as "Massachusetts Minutemen and Militia Day". The purpose is to honor the memory of the state's Revolutionary War forefathers and those who support and preserve the ideals of patriotism and love of country, with the governor recommending that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 05/25/2017)

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