§ 10.57 — Mighty Eighth Air Force Week
Plain-Language Summary
October 8 through 14 is designated Mighty Eighth Air Force Week in Minnesota from 2000 through 2099, honoring the World War II Eighth Air Force whose bombing raids in October 1943 marked a turning point in the air war over Europe. The Eighth Air Force suffered devastating losses including 26,000 killed, over 28,000 prisoners of war, and more than 100 bombers lost. The governor must issue a proclamation each year honoring this observance.
10.57 MIGHTY EIGHTH AIR FORCE WEEK.
Beginning in 2000, the week of October 8 to 14 is designated as Mighty Eighth Air Force Week in honor of the Eighth Air Force, the largest military unit to serve in World War II, whose heroic actions during the week of October 8 to 14, 1943, served as a turning point for daytime strategic bombing, despite the loss of 26,000 persons killed in action, over 28,000 prisoners of war, uncounted persons missing in action, and over 100 heavy bombers. Each year thereafter, until 2099, the governor shall issue a proclamation honoring this observance.
History:
History: History:
2000 c 414 s 1