00                            SENATE BILL NO. 152                                                                         
01 "An Act establishing September 11 of each year as Patriot 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 article 2 to read:                                     
04 Sec. 44.12.165. Patriot Day. Patriot Day is established on September 11 of                                            
05 each year to commemorate the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11,                                    
06 2001, and to honor the individuals who died or were injured in the attacks, the                                         
07 courageous first responders and other individuals who gave their lives to save others                                   
08 during the attacks, and the brave individuals who continue to serve and protect our                                     
09 nation, including military personnel, first responders, and health care providers, from                                 
10       violent acts. The governor shall direct that the Alaska flag be flown at half-mast on                             
11       that day. Patriot Day may be observed by suitable observances and exercises by civic                              
12       groups and the public.