1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to veterans; designating September 16 of each year as American Legion 
1.3 	Day;proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 197.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. [197.996] AMERICAN LEGION DAY.
1.6 		Subdivision 1.Purpose. The American Legion was chartered by Congress on 
1.7 	September 16, 1919. This section is enacted to recognize the millions of American 
1.8 	Legion veterans who have dedicated and continue to dedicate themselves to service of 
1.9 	community, state, and nation. This section expresses the appreciation of Minnesotans 
1.10 	for that service, on the occasion of the Legion's 90th year of existence and each year 
1.11 	thereafter on the anniversary of its charter date.
1.12 		Subd. 2.Dedication. September 16 is American Legion Day in Minnesota.