S.B. 247 Enrolled

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JOHN M. BROWNING COMMEMORATIVE DAY
2 2010 GENERAL SESSION
3 STATE OF UTAH
4 Chief Sponsor: Mark B. Madsen
5 House Sponsor: Carl Wimmer
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7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill establishes a day commemorating John M. Browning.
10 Highlighted Provisions:
11 This bill:
12 . provides that the state commemorate John M. Browning on January 24, 2011; and
13 . provides a repeal date.
14 Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
15 None
16 Other Special Clauses:
17 None
18 Utah Code Sections Affected:
19 AMENDS:
20 63G-1-401, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 382
21 63I-2-263, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapters 148, 250, 316 and
22 renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2008, Chapter 382
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24 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
25 Section 1. Section 63G-1-401 is amended to read:
26 63G-1-401. Commemorative periods.
27 (1) The following days shall be commemorated yearly:
28 (a) Bill of Rights Day, on December 15;
29 (b) Constitution Day, on September 17;

30 (c) Yellow Ribbon Day, on the third Monday in May, in honor of men and women
31 who are serving or have served in the U.S. armed forces around the world in defense of
32 freedom;
33 (d) POW/MIA Recognition Day, on the third Friday in September; and
34 (e) Indigenous People Day, the Monday immediately preceding Thanksgiving.
35 (2) The Department of Veterans' Affairs shall coordinate activities, special programs,
36 and promotional information to heighten public awareness and involvement relating to
37 Subsections (1)(c) and (d).
38 (3) The month of November shall be commemorated yearly as American Indian
39 Heritage Month.
40 (4) The first full week of May shall be commemorated yearly as State Water Week to
41 recognize the importance of water conservation, quality, and supply in the state.
42 (5) January 24, 2011 shall be commemorated as John M. Browning Day.
43 Section 2. Section 63I-2-263 is amended to read:
44 63I-2-263. Repeal dates, Title 63A to Title 63M.
45 Subsection 63G-1-401 (5) is repealed on May 10, 2011.