00                             HOUSE BILL NO. 35                                                                          
01 "An Act establishing March 27 as Great Alaska Earthquake Remembrance Day."                                              
02 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:                                                                
03    * Section 1. AS 44.12 is amended by adding a new section to read:                                                  
04            Sec. 44.12.087. Great Alaska Earthquake Remembrance Day. Great Alaska                                      
05       Earthquake Remembrance Day is established on March 27 of each year to honor those                                 
06       who died throughout the state in earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides after the most                             
07       powerful recorded earthquake in North America, and also to honor those who died                                   
08       attempting to save others. The devastating consequences and efforts of recovery after                             
09       the 1964 earthquake provided many lessons that should not be forgotten and should be                              
10       used to develop a safer human environment in the state and to increase public                                     
11       awareness, which is the most cost-effective and critical aspect of preparation for the                            
12       next earthquake. The governor shall issue a proclamation to commemorate Great                                     
13       Alaska Earthquake Remembrance Day and shall direct that the Alaska flag be flown at                               
14       half-mast on that day. The day may be observed by suitable observances and exercises                              

01       by civic groups and the public.