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Ch. 310 2006 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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(1) SUCCESSFULLY MADE LOANS IN MARYLAND THROUGH STATE OR
FEDERAL LENDING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ASSIST SMALL AND MINORITY-OWNED
BUSINESSES;
(2) HAD AN ACTIVE OUTREACH PROGRAM TO ASSIST SMALL AND
MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES THROUGH WHICH THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
'HAS MADE EFFORTS IN MARYLAND; AND
(3) ESTABLISHED STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS IN MARYLAND WITH
ENTITIES WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND
MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 2006.
Approved May 2, 2006.
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CHAPTER 310
(House Bill 324)
AN ACT concerning
State Government - Commemorative Days - Asian Lunar New Year Day
FOR the purpose of requiring the Governor to annually proclaim a certain day as
Asian Lunar New Year Day; and generally relating to commemorative days.
BY adding to
Article - State Government
Section 13-405
Annotated Code of Maryland
(2004 Replacement Volume and 2005 Supplement)
Preamble
WHEREAS, Dating from 2600 B.C., the Asian lunar calendar is the oldest
calendar on earth and the longest chronological record in history; and
WHEREAS, The new year on the Asian lunar calendar begins at the second
lunar month after the winter solstice; and
WHEREAS, The lunar new year is a time of commemoration, celebration, and
deep meaning for millions of people throughout the world, including people in the
United States and the State of Maryland; and
WHEREAS, The lunar new year is of particular significance to countless
Americans, especially numerous Asian Americans, including those of Chinese,
Korean, and Vietnamese descent now living in Maryland; and
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