CHAPTER 174
HB 585 – FINAL VERSION
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2011 SESSION
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HOUSE BILL 585
AN ACT proclaiming the third week of October as New Hampshire history week.
SPONSORS: Rep. Watters, Straf 4; Rep. Norelli, Rock 16; Rep. Welch, Rock 8; Rep. K. Roberts, Ches 3; Sen. Odell, Dist 8; Sen. Merrill, Dist 21
COMMITTEE: Legislative Administration
This bill requires the governor to proclaim the third week of October as New Hampshire history week.
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Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Eleven
AN ACT proclaiming the third week of October as New Hampshire history week.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
174:1 Findings. The general court finds that the commemoration of New Hampshire history is a public good that unites New Hampshire citizens in recognition of the important events, people, places, documents, and artifacts that form the distinctive character of the state; and that the preservation of New Hampshire’s historical documents, artifacts, and buildings, as well as its historic areas and archaeological sites is necessary for such commemoration; and that New Hampshire historical societies, heritage commissions, preservation societies, museums, and libraries serve the public by collecting, preserving, and interpreting New Hampshire history; and that educating students and the general public in the importance of New Hampshire history and its preservation promotes civic life.
174:2 New Section; Observances Proclaimed by the Governor; New Hampshire History Week. Amend RSA 4 by inserting after section 13-p the following new section:
4:13-q New Hampshire History Week. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling for the proper observance of the third week of October as New Hampshire History Week and shall call on the citizens and schools of New Hampshire to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities commemorating New Hampshire history and promoting its preservation.
174:3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: June 14, 2011
Effective Date: August 13, 2011