Missouri Revised Statutes
Chapter 9
Public Holidays
Section 9.115
August 28, 2008
Patriots Day, date of--how observed.
9.115. April nineteenth of every year shall be known and designated
as "Patriots Day". It shall be a day on which to commemorate the day of
the "shot heard 'round the world" and the beginning of the American
Revolution. The teachers and students of the schools of this state shall
observe the day with appropriate exercises. All citizens of this state are
requested to devote some portion of patriots day to solemn contemplation on
the selfless sacrifice made by those who fought and gave their lives for
our nation's independence.
(L. 2002 H.B. 1519)
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