Chapter 6 of the general laws is hereby amended by inserting after Section 15RRRRRR the following new section:-
SECTION 15SSSSSS. The governor shall annually set apart June 29, the anniversary of the Merchant Marine Act as the founding of the Merchant Marines, in recognition of its distinguished history and and shall issue a proclamation recommending that the day be observed by the people in the display of the flag and in appropriate public exercises, commemorative of the services and sacrifices of the citizens of the commonwealth who have served and continue to serve in the defense of the United States.
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