IC 1-1-13-1 Proclamation; observance
Sec. 1. The governor shall issue an annual proclamation setting
apart the twenty-fifth day of February for the recognition of George
Rogers Clark and designating that day as "George Rogers Clark
Day." On this commemorative day, the Indiana Historical Bureau,
the schools of Indiana and the citizens of Indiana are exhorted to
celebrate the memory of George Rogers Clark by holding suitable
exercises in fitting and patriotic observance of his great contributions
to the cause of American Independence which include conquering
and securing the Northwest Territory and establishing and promoting
the first permanent American settlement in the Northwest Territory. (Formerly: Acts 1975, P.L.1, SEC.1.)
