A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT designating heroes day in the state of north carolina.
Whereas, according to the American Heritage Dictionary, a hero is a "person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life;" and
Whereas, many people are recognized as heroes, including the firefighter who rescues an elderly woman from a burning building, the person who saves a drowning victim from a flooded river, the bank teller who reports suspicious activity and prevents a robbery, and the soldier who risks his life for the freedom of others; and
Whereas, heroism often results from ordinary people performing extraordinary acts; and
Whereas, an official State Heroes Day would encourage North Carolinians to honor and pay tribute to those who perform amazing and unselfish deeds on behalf of others; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  Chapter 103 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 103‑11.  Heroes Day.
The eleventh day of September of each year is designated as Heroes Day."
SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.