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2003 - 2004 LEGISLATURE
January 27, 2004 - Introduced by Representatives Morris and Young,
cosponsored by Senators Coggs and Moore. Referred to Committee on
Government Operations and Spending Limitations.
AB771,1,3
1An Act to create 14.16 (12) of the statutes;
relating to: directing the governor
2to annually proclaim February as African American History and Cultural
3Heritage Month.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
This bill directs the governor to annually proclaim February as African
American History and Cultural Heritage Month as a way to recognize and celebrate
the contributions and achievements of African Americans.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do
enact as follows:
AB771, s. 1
4Section
1. 14.16 (12) of the statutes is created to read:
AB771,1,85
14.16
(12) African American History and Cultural Heritage Month. The
6governor shall annually proclaim February as African American History and
7Cultural Heritage Month as a way to recognize and celebrate the contributions and
8achievements of African Americans.
