House Bill No. 1533

An Act relating to definitions and general provisions;
establishing Prisoners of War Remembrance Day;
specifying observance of such day;
providing for codification; and declaring an emergency.

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 90.4 of Title 25, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:

April ninth of each year is hereby established as "Prisoners of War Remembrance Day" in Oklahoma. The sacrifices of those persons who suffered captivity in foreign lands while in the service of their country shall be commemorated on this day. All citizens of this state are requested to devote some portion of Prisoners of War Remembrance Day to solemn contemplation on the plight of the men and women of this country who have been held prisoners of war. Teachers and students of the schools of this state are requested to observe the day with appropriate exercises.

Approved March 10, 1988. Emergency.

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