Section 57.02. New York state history month

1. Each month of November
  following the effective date of this section shall be designated as  New
  York state history month.
    2.  The purpose of this month shall be to celebrate the history of New
  York  state  and  recognize  the  contributions  of  state   and   local
  historians.
    3.  The commissioner of education, through the office of state history
  is hereby authorized to undertake projects to recognize New  York  state
  history  month.  Such  projects  may  include  the  creation of an essay
  contest for state residents  who  are  enrolled  in  any  elementary  or
  secondary  education  program which shall reflect upon the importance of
  New York state history. Any project or projects created pursuant to this
  subdivision may, in the discretion of  the  commissioner  of  education,
  authorize  non-monetary  awards  to  be given to project participants or
  project winners as such commissioner may deem appropriate.