There could be a new plaque honoring state veterans in the Court of Honor located on the Capitol grounds.
Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed a new law April 10 allowing for the memorial plaque to be furnished by AMVETS Mexican-American Post 5 in St. Paul. The law is effective April 11, 2008.
Sponsored by Rep. A. Willie Dominguez (DFL-Mpls) and Sen. Patricia Torres Ray (DFL-Mpls), the plaque’s purpose is to “recognize the valiant service of all Minnesota veterans who have honorably and bravely served in the United States armed forces during both peacetime and war, since the founding of this great nation.”
The design would need approval from the Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner and the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board.
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Published 3/14/2008