ME HP1327

Joint resolution from Maine's 132nd Legislature formally recognizing Memorial Day as a day of solemn reflection and gratitude for military service members who died defending the country

Acknowledges Memorial Day's origins as Decoration Day following the Civil War and its observance on the last Monday in May

Honors the thousands of Maine citizens who served in the U.S. military throughout history, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice

Encourages all Maine citizens to observe Memorial Day with appropriate ceremonies, acts of remembrance, local parades, and flags placed on graves