House Bill No. 2807

An Act relating to definitions and general provisions;
establishing the Oklahoma City Bombing Remembrance Day;
providing for codification; and providing for an effective date.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Oklahoma:

SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 90.9 of Title 25, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:

April nineteenth of each year is hereby established as "Oklahoma City Bombing Remembrance Day" in Oklahoma. The sacrifices of those persons who lost their lives or were injured in the bombing and their loved ones shall be commemorated on this day. All citizens of this state are requested to devote some portion of Oklahoma City Bombing Remembrance Day to solemn contemplation of the tragedy and to reflect on the courage and spirit of cooperation demonstrated by the people of Oklahoma during and after the tragedy. Teachers and students of the schools of this state are requested to observe the day with appropriate exercises.

SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 1998.

Approved April 4, 1996.

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