00Enrolled HB 35                                                                                                          
01 Establishing March 27 as Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day.                                           
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03    * Section 1. AS 44.12 is amended by adding a new section to read:                                                  
04            Sec. 44.12.087. Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance                                            
05       Day. Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day is established on                                      
06       March 27 of each year to honor those who died throughout the state in earthquakes,                                
07       tsunamis, and landslides after the most powerful recorded earthquake in North                                     
08       America, and also to honor those who died attempting to save others. The devastating                              
09       consequences and efforts of recovery after the 1964 earthquake provided many lessons                              
10       that should not be forgotten and should be used to develop a safer human environment                              
11       in the state and to increase public awareness, which is the most cost-effective and                               
12       critical aspect of preparation for the next earthquake. The governor shall issue a                                
13       proclamation to commemorate Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance                                       

01       Day and shall direct that the Alaska flag be flown at half-mast on that day. The day                              
02       may be observed by suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public.