Missouri § 9.115 - Patriots Day, April 19 — how observed.
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§ 9.115. Patriots Day, April 19 — how observed.
April nineteenth of every year shall be known and designated as "Patriots Day". It shall be a day on which to commemorate the day of the "shot heard 'round the world" and the beginning of the American Revolution. The teachers and students of the schools of this state shall observe the day with appropriate exercises. All citizens of this state are requested to devote some portion of patriots day to solemn contemplation on the selfless sacrifice made by those who fought and gave their lives for our nation's independence.
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(L. 2002 H.B. 1519)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 9.115 ("Patriots Day, April 19 — how observed.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. 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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