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2nd Session, 36th Parliament, 48-49 Elizabeth II, 1999-2000
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The House of Commons of Canada
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BILL C-432 |
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An Act respecting Raoul Wallenberg Day
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| Preamble
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Whereas Raoul Wallenberg was made an
honorary citizen of Canada in 1985;
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Whereas Raoul Wallenberg, at great
personal risk, saved the lives of about one
hundred thousand Hungarian Jews from the
Holocaust;
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And Whereas the people of Canada wish to
further honour the memory of Raoul
Wallenberg and ensure that his example of
personal courage, heroism, compassion and
decency is not forgotten;
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Now, Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate and House of
Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:
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SHORT TITLE |
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| Short title
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1. This Act may be cited as the Raoul
Wallenberg Day Act.
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RAOUL WALLENBERG DAY |
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| Raoul
Wallenberg
Day
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2. Throughout Canada, in each and every
year, the 17th day of January shall be known
under the name of ``Raoul Wallenberg Day''.
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