RELATING TO DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE; CHANGING THE HISPANIC CULTURE DAY OBSERVANCE TO ODD-NUMBERED YEARS; AMENDING A SECTION OF THE NMSA 1978.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

Section 1. Section 12-5-13 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2001, Chapter 193, Section 1) is amended to read:

"12-5-13. HISPANIC CULTURE DAY.--The second Tuesday of

February of each odd-numbered year shall be known and celebrated as "Hispanic culture day" in recognition of the many contributions, sacrifices and accomplishments of Hispanic

people from throughout the world who have built New Mexico into a beautiful and dynamic mosaic of cultural diversity. This day shall be observed with celebrations that honor all past, present and future Hispanic citizens and leaders in ways that enhance relationships among all the people of New Mexico."

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