Statutes > New Mexico Statutes > Chapter 12 - Miscellaneous Public Affairs Matters. > Article 3 - State Seal, Song and Symbols, 12-3-1 through 12-3-19. > Section 12-3-13 - Statuary hall designation.

Section 12-3-13 - Statuary hall designation.

12-3-13. Statuary hall designation.

Under the provisions of 40 U.S.C. Section 187, New Mexico designates Senator Dennis Chavez as an illustrious citizen of the state worthy of national commemoration and directs that a marble or bronze statue of his likeness be placed in national statuary hall in Washington.