An Act To Designate May 1st of Each Year as Cold War Victory Day

Emergency preamble. Whereas,  acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas,  the subject of this legislation concerns an event that will occur before the end of the First Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature; 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,

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

§ 150.  Cold War Victory Day

In recognition of the long and costly struggle of the Cold War, from the end of World War II to the fall of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the State designates the first day of May as Cold War Victory Day. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation urging citizens, businesses and organizations to observe the day with appropriate activity to celebrate democracy's victory.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.

summary

This bill establishes May 1st of each year as Cold War Victory Day.