Resolve, Honoring Women Veterans of Maine

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

Whereas,  women from Maine who have served in the Armed Services of the United States have made countless contributions and tremendous sacrifices during times of war; and

Whereas,  it is important to recognize the contribution of Maine women veterans and educate the people of Maine concerning the role of women during wartime since this Nation was founded; and

Whereas,  the Commission to Arrange for a Monument Honoring Women Veterans of Maine has recommended and received initial approval for a patriotic, educational and inspiring monument to be erected near the Capitol; and

Whereas,  a major fund-raising effort needs to begin in order for this monument to be available for all of the people of Maine and visitors to this State as provided in the timeline provided in the report of the Commission to Arrange for a Monument Honoring Women Veterans of Maine; 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

Sec. 1. Bureau of General Services to establish account to accept funds for construction of a monument honoring women veterans of Maine. Resolved: That the Director of the Bureau of General Services within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services shall establish an account to accept donations for the Women Veterans Monument as recommended by the Commission to Arrange for a Monument Honoring Women Veterans of Maine; and be it further

Sec. 2. Transfer of funds; General Fund unappropriated surplus to Buildings and Grounds Operations, Other Special Revenue Funds account. Resolved: That, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, by June 30, 2008, the State Controller shall transfer $10,000 from General Fund unappropriated surplus to the Buildings and Grounds Operations, Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services; and be it further

Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. Resolved: That the following appropriations and allocations are made.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

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Initiative: Allocates funds for the construction of a monument to honor women veterans of Maine.

OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS		2007-08	2008-09
All Other		$10,000	$0
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL		$10,000	$0

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