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1    AN ACT concerning commemorative dates.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The State Commemorative Dates Act is amended by
5adding Section 9 as follows:
 
6    (5 ILCS 490/9 new)
7    Sec. 9. Native American Heritage Month. The month of
8November of each year is designated as Native American
9Heritage Month to be observed throughout the State as a month
10to recognize the contributions and influence of Native
11Americans on American history, achievement, culture, and
12innovation.
 
13    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
14becoming law.