Public Law 76–24

That in commemoration

Twenty-fifth anniversary of opening of Panama Canal.

August 15, 1939, declared a holiday in Canal Zone.

of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal to the commerce of the world, the 15th day of August 1939 is hereby made a public holiday in the Canal Zone and all officers and employees of the Federal Government on the Isthmus of Panama whose services are not required by the demands of the public service may be excused from duty all day on that day without loss of the pay which they would receive for an ordinary day’s work.

Sec. 2.

That the Governor of the Panama Canal may authorize

Ceremonies and expenditure of funds authorized.

suitable ceremonies in commemoration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal and he is hereby authorized to expend not exceeding $5,000 out of any moneys appropriated or allotted for the maintenance and operation of the Panama Canal for any expenses connected with such ceremonies, including the printing and issuance of a suitable memorial booklet.