00                           HOUSE BILL NO. 142                                                                           
01 "An Act establishing Elders' 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. 44.12.140. Elders' Day. Elders' Day is established on the winter solstice                             
05       of each year to honor the positive effect of Alaska elders on the generations that                                
06       follow them. Elders' Day may be celebrated by honoring elders in public ceremonies                                
07       and through quiet appreciation.