The twenty-fourth day of June shall annually be set aside as a day to be known as “Saint Jean-Baptiste Day” and the governor shall issue an annual proclamation inviting and urging the people of the state to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate ceremonies. Saint Jean-Baptiste Day shall commemorate the feast of Saint Jean-Baptiste as an important observance and show of appreciation for the significant cultural, economic, and civic contributions made by Franco-Americans that have served to enrich the culture and lifestyle of this state.
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