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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFifty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session |
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SB 1802: holiday; code talkers day
Sponsor: Senator Peshlakai, LD 7
House Engrossed
Overview
Creates the National Navajo Code Talkers Day on August 14.
History
The enumerated list of holidays Arizona observes are outlined in current statute, with examples being New Year's Day, Independence Day and Veterans' Day (A.R.S. Title 1, Chapter 3).
In 1982, President Ronald Reagan declared August 14 as National Navajo Code Talkers Day, which was stated as a day dedicated to all members of the Navajo Nation and all Native Americans who gave of their lives and special talents so that others might live (Proclamation 4954).
Provisions
1. Establishes August 14 as National Navajo Code Talkers Day. (Sec. 1)
2. Stipulates that if this holiday falls on a day other than Sunday, the Sunday following August 14 will be observed as that holiday. (Sec. 1)
3. Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 1)
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