Resolve, To Recognize the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion on the Capitol Grounds

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

Sec. 1. American Legion plaque on capitol grounds. Resolved: That the Department of the Secretary of State, referred to in this resolve as "the department," shall work with the American Legion Department of Maine to secure a plaque for display on the immediate grounds of the State House, as described in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 902-A, subsection 2, to honor the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion; and be it further

Sec. 2. Funding assistance. Resolved: That the department may accept from outside sources, including the American Legion Department of Maine, donated goods, services and funding for the design and construction of the plaque; and be it further

Sec. 3. Report; final authorization. Resolved: That, prior to the creation of the plaque, the proposed design and location of the plaque must be submitted to the Executive Director of the Legislative Council for approval by the Legislative Council. The final authorization for the placement of the plaque must be made by the Legislative Council.

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