Maine § 131. - Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 131. — Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 131.. Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day

April 9th of each year shall be designated as Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate ceremony and activity. Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day shall commemorate, honor and recognize the courage and heroism of all former prisoners of war who served the nation in times of crisis and emergency and who were captured in the defense of the nation.   [PL 1989, c. 37 (NEW).]

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 131. ("Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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