Illinois HB5596 designates the third Friday of September as POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Illinois HB5596 amends the State Commemorative Dates Act to require the Governor to annually designate the third Friday of September as POW/MIA Recognition Day. This day honors and remembers individuals who were prisoners of war or missing in action while serving in the United States armed forces. The Governor is also requested to encourage solemn contemplation on the plight of these individuals and their families. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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