‘Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the American Legion was founded in 1919 and the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion is an opportunity to look back on all the accomplishments and achievements of the American Legion and the impact the organization has had on American society, including the American Legion's contributions to national security and the welfare of veterans, veterans' families and communities; and
Whereas, in order to secure a plaque for display on the immediate grounds of the State House to honor the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion, the Department of the Secretary of State and the American Legion Department of Maine should work together as soon as funding is raised to design and construct the commemorative plaque; 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’