The legislature declares that:

     (1) November of each year will be known as veterans' history awareness month;

     (2) The week in November in which veterans' day occurs is designated as a time for people of this state to celebrate the contributions to the state by veterans; and

     (3) Educational institutions, public entities, and private organizations are encouraged to designate time for appropriate activities in commemoration of the contributions of America's veterans.

[2003 c 161 § 1.]