AN ACT
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."
HB 298
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