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Bill 190
An Act to proclaim tartan day
WHEREAS Scottish
immigrants first settled in Québec over 400 years ago, making the Scots
one of the founding peoples of Québec;
Whereas the Scottish
community of Québec has significantly contributed to the economic, social
and cultural development of Québec;
Whereas the bond uniting
the Scottish community and other communities of Québec is profound and
sincere and exemplifies a friendship that can exist between communities;
Whereas the National
Assembly encourages all Quebecers to be proud of their cultural heritage;
Whereas 6 April 1320 is
the date on which the Declaration of Arbroath establishing the historical
independence of Scotland and the rights of the Scottish people to choose
their own sovereign was signed;
Whereas that date has a
special historical significance for all Scots;
Whereas the tartan is a
Scottish symbol recognized world-wide; |
