00 Enrolled SB 78                                                                                                          
01 Establishing May 31 of each year as Katie John Day; and providing for an effective date.                                
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03    * Section 1. AS 44.12 is amended by adding a new section to read:                                                    
04 Sec. 44.12.063. Katie John Day. Katie John Day is established on May 31 of                                              
05 each year to honor Ahtna Athabascan elder Katie John for her mentoring and                                              
06 advocacy in defense of Alaska Native customary and traditional hunting, fishing, and                                    
07 gathering rights. Katie John Day may be observed by suitable observances and                                            
08       exercises by civic groups and the public.                                                                         
09    * Sec. 2. This Act takes effect immediately under AS 01.10.070(c).