46th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2003

RELATING TO HISPANIC CULTURE DAY; CHANGING THE DATE.

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

Section 1. Section 12-5-13 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2001, Chapter 193, Section 1) is amended to read:

"12-5-13. HISPANIC CULTURE DAY.--The [second] third Tuesday of February of each odd-numbered 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."