Assembly Bill No. 362-Assemblymen Ernaut, Amodei, Anderson, Arberry, Bache, Berman, Braunlin, Buckley, Carpenter, Cegavske, Chowning, Close, Collins, de Braga, Dini, Evans, Freeman, Giunchigliani, Goldwater, Gustavson, Herrera, Hettrick, Hickey, Humke, Koivisto, Krenzer, Lambert, Lee, Manendo, Marvel, Mortenson, Neighbors, Nolan, Ohrenschall, Parks, Perkins, Price, Sandoval, Segerblom, Tiffany, Von Tobel and Williams
April 14, 1997
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Referred to Committee on Elections, Procedures, and Ethics
SUMMARY--Designates April 6 as Tartan Day in State of Nevada. (BDR 19-1560)
FISCAL NOTE: Effect on Local Government: No.
Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: No.
EXPLANATION - Matter in italics is new; matter in brackets [ ] is material to be omitted.
AN ACT relating to days of observance; designating April 6 as Tartan Day in the State of Nevada; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Whereas, April 6 each year commemorates all that is best in Scottish history and culture as well as the contributions that Scots and Americans of Scottish descent, Scots-Americans, have made to the history and development of the United States; and
Whereas, This date marks the anniversary of the Declaration of Scottish Independence in 1320 at Arbroath Abbey on the east coast of Scotland; and
Whereas, The Declaration of Scottish Independence included the famous words that are imbedded in the hearts of all Scots today, "For we fight not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone, which no good man gives up except with his life"; and
Whereas, The State of Nevada is proud to recognize and acknowledge the contributions of the local "Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band" and the efforts of the many Scottish descendants locally who proudly represent their heritage, including Patricia A. Puchert, Nevada Commissioner of the CLAN DONALD USA, Ronn Everman, Director and Chairman of the International Celtic Games and Gatherings, Incline Village of the CLAN MACAEVER, William A. Glenn, Nevada Commissioner of the CLAN CHATTAN, John E. McLennan, M.D., of the CLAN MACLENNAN, Hugh Lantz, Chief of the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans, Reno, Jerry D. Lester, President of the St. Andrews Society of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, Daniel Luke, Chief of the Sierra Nevada Celtic Society, Reno, and Elizabeth Howe, Northern Nevada Governor of the CLAN RAMSAY; and
Whereas, As a result of improved communications via the informational highway, Tartan Day has become recognized internationally with five countries currently participating in its celebration; and
Whereas, On April 6, the Scots-American community in Nevada will join the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans, Reno, the Sierra Nevada Celtic Society, Reno, and the St. Andrews Society of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, and with a combined membership of approximately 800 will proudly WEAR THE TARTAN; now, therefore,
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 Chapter 236 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
1. The governor shall annually proclaim April 6 to be Tartan Day in Nevada to commemorate the contributions that Scots and Scots-Americans have made to the history and development of the United States.
2. The proclamation must call upon news media, educators and state officers to bring to the attention of Nevada's residents the important contributions the Scots and Scots-Americans have made to the State of Nevada and the United States.
Sec. 2 This act becomes effective upon passage and approval.