NATIONAL PEACEKEEPERS RECOGNITION DAY 1 BILL No. 602

An Act to recognize National Peacekeepers Day in Saskatchewan (Assented to )

Preamble

WHEREAS Saskatchewan has been a loyal supporter of the United Nations peacekeeping force;

WHEREAS Saskatchewan men and women have served on peacekeeping missions around the world;

WHEREAS Saskatchewan peacekeepers died in the pursuit of peace and did not return from their tour of duty; and

WHEREAS the largest number of Canadian peacekeepers lost their lives participating in a peacekeeping operation while flying over Syria on August 9, 1974. THEREFORE HER MAJESTY, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, enacts as follows:

Short title The National Peacekeepers Recognition Day Act. National Peacekeepers Awareness Day August each year is designated as National Peacekeepers Day in Saskatchewan. Coming into force This Act comes into force on assent. NATIONAL PEACEKEEPERS RECOGNITION DAY 2 Printed by the authority of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan 2008