| Summary: | State Language (North Dakota Century Code Section 54-02-13) English Created by: 1987 S.L., ch. 619, S.B. No. 2096 Sponsored by: Senators Harvey Tallackson, Pete Naaden, Ear! Kelly; Representatives Rosemarie Myrdal, Orville Schindler North Dakota joined other states in a nationwide movement to make English the official language. Opposition came from organizations and persons fearing loss of foreign and native language or diminished access to diversity of other cultures. Supporters acknowledged the measure legalized what was already in practice. The designation made official the common bond that allows for communication and conduct of business. State Railroad Museum (North Dakota Century Code Section 54-02-14) Mandan Railroad Museum Created by: 1989 S.L., ch. 629, S.B. No. 2496 Sponsored by: Senators Corliss Mushik, Walter Meyer; Representatives Dan Uliner, Jim Gerl, Dick Tokach Selection of the Mandan Railroad Museum, established in 1972, reflects the importance of Mandan as a railroad town. Since 1989 was the state's Centennial year, legislators also recognized the influence of railroads in North Dakota history. First Nations Day (North Dakota Century Code Section 01-03-13) Created by: 2003 S.L., S.B. 2410 Sponsored by: Senators Bercier, Fairfield, Nichols, O'Connell, Tallackson; Representative Boucher To recognize the indigenous peoples of the State of North Dakota and their contributions to the state and to the United States, the governor shall issue a proclamation each year designating the Friday before the second Monday in October as First Nations Day. CHAPTER TWO - North Dakota almanac 89
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