In appreciation of the splendid work as a writer and war correspondent, and the great credit reflected upon the state of New Mexico by Ernie Pyle, one of her outstanding citizens, his birthday, August 3rd, of each year, is hereby designated as Ernie Pyle Day, upon which appropriate ceremonies shall be held in his honor and in honor of all members of the armed forces of the United States serving so valiantly in the present world war [World War II].
History: 1941 Comp., § 59-107, enacted by Laws 1945, ch. 30, § 1; 1953 Comp., § 56-1-4.
Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters
Section 12-5-1 - [Arbor Day; establishment; observance.]
Section 12-5-2 - Legal holidays; designation.
Section 12-5-3 - Legal holidays; Sundays; effect on commercial paper.
Section 12-5-4 - [August 3rd designated Ernie Pyle Day.]
Section 12-5-6 - American History Month.
Section 12-5-9 - American Indian day.
Section 12-5-10 - [Guadalupe-Hidalgo treaty day.]
Section 12-5-12 - African-American day.
Section 12-5-13 - Hispanic culture day.
Section 12-5-14 - Juneteenth Freedom Day established.
Section 12-5-15 - Hemophilia Awareness Day.
Section 12-5-16 - Firefighter Day of Remembrance.
Section 12-5-17 - New Mexico Youth Day.