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1 New Section; Observances Proclaimed by the Governor; Commemoration of the First Labor Strike By Women in the United States Recognition Day. Amend RSA 4 by inserting after section 13-z the following new section:
4:13-aa The Dover Mill Girls Recognition Day. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling for a proper observance of December 30 in recognition of the first all-women labor strike in the state of New Hampshire, which took place over 3 days in Dover, starting December 26, 1828. This was a seminal event in United States history for both labor and women's rights movements. Schools and libraries are encouraged to commemorate the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities as close to the date as possible.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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1 New Section; Observances Proclaimed by the Governor; Commemoration of the First Labor Strike By Women in the United States Recognition Day. Amend RSA 4 by inserting after section 13-z the following new section:
4:13-aa The Dover Mill Girls Recognition Day. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling for a proper observance of December 30 in recognition of the first all-women labor strike in the state of New Hampshire, which took place over 3 days in Dover, starting December 26, 1828. This was a seminal event in United States history for both labor and women's rights movements. Schools and libraries are encouraged to commemorate the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities as close to the date as possible.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.