63G-1-401. Commemorative periods.
(1) The following days shall be commemorated yearly:
(a) Bill of Rights Day, on December 15;
(b) Constitution Day, on September 17;
(c) Yellow Ribbon Day, on the third Monday in May, in honor of men and women who
are serving or have served in the U.S. armed forces around the world in defense of freedom;
(d) POW/MIA Recognition Day, on the third Friday in September; and
(e) Indigenous People Day, the Monday immediately preceding Thanksgiving.
(2) The Department of Veterans' Affairs shall coordinate activities, special programs, and
promotional information to heighten public awareness and involvement relating to Subsections
(1)(c) and (d).
(3) The month of November shall be commemorated yearly as American Indian Heritage
Month.
(4) The first full week of May shall be commemorated yearly as State Water Week to
recognize the importance of water conservation, quality, and supply in the state.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
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