SENATE BILL 270

54th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2019

INTRODUCED BY

Pete Campos and Patricia Roybal Caballero and Joseph L. Sanchez

AN ACT

RELATING TO PUBLIC HOLIDAYS; DECLARING FEBRUARY 14 OF EACH YEAR "RUDOLFO ANAYA I LOVE TO READ DAY".

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

     SECTION 1. A new Section of Chapter 12, Article 5 NMSA 1978 is enacted to read:

     "[NEW MATERIAL] RUDOLFO ANAYA I LOVE TO READ DAY.-- February 14 of each year shall be set apart and known as "Rudolfo Anaya I Love to Read Day" in recognition of the contributions made by Rudolfo Anaya to the culture and literature of New Mexico, of his commitment to the teaching of literature and of the critical need to improve the reading proficiency of New Mexicans, particularly children. "Rudolfo Anaya I Love to Read Day" is designated for the people of New Mexico to celebrate reading, strengthen literacy and undertake efforts and expressions in harmony with the general character of the day."

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