Illinois HB3220 designates the third Friday of September as POW/MIA Recognition Day to honor and remember those held as prisoners of war and those.
Illinois HB3220 amends the State Commemorative Dates Act to establish POW/MIA Recognition Day on the third Friday of September. The Governor is tasked with annually designating this day by official proclamation to honor and remember Illinoisans who were prisoners of war or missing in action during their service in the United States armed forces. The day is meant for solemn contemplation on the plight of these service members and their families. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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