AN ACT

RELATING TO PUBLIC HOLIDAYS; CHANGING THE DAY ON WHICH AMERICAN INDIAN DAY IS OBSERVED.

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

     Section 1. Section 12-5-9 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1987, Chapter 24, Section 1) is amended to read:

     "12-5-9. AMERICAN INDIAN DAY.--The first Friday of February of each year shall be set apart and be known as "American Indian day", in recognition of the many contributions of the American Indians to the economic and cultural heritage of all the citizens of the United States. This day shall be observed by the people of New Mexico in such efforts and undertakings as shall be in harmony with the general character of the day so established."

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