Kentucky National Guard Day
In The Commonwealth Of Kentucky
Acts Chapter 242
(HB 780)
AN ACT relating to designation of Kentucky National Guard Day.
WHEREAS, the members of the Kentucky National Guard have unhesitatingly answered the call to serve in conflicts such as the War of 1812, the Mexican War, in both the Union and Confederate armies in the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, the Mexican border wars, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Rwanda, and Bosnia-Herzegovina; and
WHEREAS, the Kentucky National Guard continues to train and maintain readiness for war, as well as answering the call of the people of the Commonwealth by responding to disasters as a result of tornadoes, snow storms, and floods: and
WHEREAS, the Kentucky National Guard keeps peace during times of civil conflict, assisting the state's law enforcement agencies engaged in the war on drugs; and
WHEREAS, on June 24, 1792, the Militia Act was signed into law by Governor Isaac Shelby, which recognized the formation of a Kentucky Militia;
NOW THEREFORE, Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky:
SECTION 1. A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 2 IS CREATED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
The twenty-fourth day of June of each year is designated as Kentucky National Guard Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Kentucky Revised Statute 2.155 Kentucky National Guard Day.
The twenty-forth day of June of each year is designated as Kentucky National Guard Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Effective: July 14, 2000.