SENATE BILL 636

45th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2001

INTRODUCED BY

Ben D. Altamirano







AN ACT

RELATING TO CULTURAL CELEBRATION; DESIGNATING EVERY SECOND TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY AS HISPANIC CULTURE DAY.



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

Section 1. HISPANIC CULTURE DAY.--The second Tuesday of February of each year shall be known and celebrated as "Hispanic culture day" in recognition of the many contributions, sacrifices and accomplishments of Hispanic people from throughout the world that have built New Mexico into a beautiful and dynamic mosaic of cultural diversity. This day shall be observed with celebrations that honor all past, present and future Hispanic citizens and leaders in ways that enhance relationships among all the people of New Mexico.

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