Current through the 2024 legislative session
Section 8-4-116 - Moon landing day(a) In recognition of American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin becoming the first humans to land and walk on the moon on July 20, 1969 and the men and women who aided the astronauts in landing on the moon and returning home safely, including Michael Collins who piloted the command module, July 20 of each year is designated as "Moon Landing Day." The day shall be appropriately observed by state and local government and by organizations within the state.(b) The governor may, in advance of July 20 of each year, issue a proclamation requesting proper observance of "Moon Landing Day."(c) This section shall not affect commercial paper, the making or execution of agreements or judicial proceedings, or authorize public schools, businesses or state and local government offices to close.Added by Laws 2023, ch. 92,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2023.