Tennessee § 15-2-106 - American Indian Day.
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§ 15-2-106. American Indian Day.
The fourth Monday in September of each year is to be especially observed in Tennessee as “American Indian Day,” and that on this day schools, clubs, and civic and religious organizations are encouraged to recognize the contributions of American Indians with suitable ceremony and fellowship designed to promote greater understanding and brotherhood between American Indians and the non-Indian people of this state. The people of this state are invited and urged to observe American Indian Day with suitable ceremony and fellowship. The department of education shall provide, within the limits of funds available for such purpose, information available to all people of this state regarding American Indian Day. Acts 1994, ch. 606, § 1; 2020, ch. 707, § 3. Amendments. The 2020 amendment, in (b), deleted “The governor shall, prior to the fourth Monday in September of each year, issue a proclamation inviting and urging” preceding “The people”, inserted “are invited and urged” and made a stylistic change; in (c), substituted “shall provide” for “and the commission of Indian affairs shall make” and deleted “and the observance thereof.” following “American Indian Day.” Effective Dates. Acts 2020, ch. 707, § 7. June 22, 2020.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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