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towncrierlogoFROM REP. DAVID WATTERS: I have introduced legislation to declare the third Friday in October as New Hampshire History Day.  The legislation is meant to promote education about and appreciation of New Hampshire history.  It also supports preservation of historical resources.  It is hoped that the date will become a focus for activity in schools as well as events, open houses, and so forth by New Hampshire’s historical societies, museums, and libraries.  The date was selected due to the number of important historical events in October in state history, to accommodate school and historical society schedules, and to avoid conflict with other dates commemorated by proclamation. The text of the bill is below. (Continued below)

 

                            

For this legislation to pass, it will need strong support, through letters sent to committee members and through testimony at the hearing in Concord, on Tuesday, February 8, at 11 a.m. in the Legislative Office Building (behind the State House), in room 104.  The hearing schedule has just been released, so it is important to contact legislators right away.  If you send an email or a letter, please cc me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., cut & paste into your email browser) and thank you for your help.  

Please forward this letter to anyone who might be interested in supporting the bill
Thanks, David  

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HOUSE BILL 585

AN ACT proclaiming the third Friday in October as New Hampshire history day.

SPONSORS: Rep. Watters, Straf 4; Rep. Norelli, Rock 16; Rep. Welch, Rock 8; Rep. K. Roberts, Ches 3; Sen. Odell, Dist 8; Sen. Merrill, Dist 21  

AN ACT proclaiming the third Friday in October as New Hampshire history day.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 Findings. The general court finds that the commemoration of New Hampshire history is a public good that unites New Hampshire citizens in recognition of the important events, people, places, documents, and artifacts that form the distinctive character of the state; and that the preservation of New Hampshire's historical documents, artifacts, and buildings, as well as its historic areas and archaeological sites is necessary for such commemoration; and that New Hampshire historical societies, preservation societies, museums, and libraries serve the public by collecting, preserving, and interpreting New Hampshire history; and that educating students and the general public in the importance of New Hampshire history and its preservation promotes civic life; and that October is a month of notable dates in New Hampshire history;

2 New Section; Observances Proclaimed by the Governor; New Hampshire History Day. Amend RSA 4 by inserting after section 13-o the following new section:

4:13-p New Hampshire History Day. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling for the proper observance of the third Friday in October as New Hampshire History Day and shall call on the citizens of New Hampshire to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities commemorating New Hampshire history and promoting its preservation.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

 

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