75th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2009 Regular Session
Enrolled
Senate Bill 367
Sponsored by Senator BOQUIST (at the request of Robert Walsh)
CHAPTER ................
AN ACT
Relating to Thomas Paine.
The Legislative Assembly finds that:
(1) Thomas Paine, a leader of the American Revolution and one
of the Founding Fathers, peer of Washington, Madison, Franklin
and Jefferson, was also one of the most brilliant political
philosophers of his time.
(2) Thomas Paine crystallized the decision of the colonies to
seek independence with his work 'Common Sense. '
(3) Thomas Paine supported the revolution through personal
service, his fortune and his inspirational 'Crisis Papers. '
(4) Thomas Paine was the first to promote universal and equal
education for boys and girls, equality for women and religious
freedom and to suggest a League of Nations.
(5) Thomas Paine's life and work continue to inspire all those
who seek liberty and justice all over the world.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
SECTION 1. { + January 29 of every year is designated as
Thomas Paine Day to commemorate Thomas Paine and his
accomplishments. + }
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Passed by Senate March 2, 2009
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Secretary of Senate
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President of Senate
Passed by House May 14, 2009
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Speaker of House
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Received by Governor:
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Approved:
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Governor
Filed in Office of Secretary of State:
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Secretary of State
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