the legislative act , now the law of our land , reads as follows : whereas elise marie dupry has now performed all the duties required to be named doctor of philosophy , and whereas this degree has now been granted by the national university of canada , and whereas this esteemed woman of canada will soon be taking a leadership role in the interior ministry of her nation , and whereas doctor dupry is known to be a woman of fine character and a credit to her country , we the legislature of canada and the president of canada , do this day , april 10 , 2004 , declare to be doctor elise marie dupry day , and do enjoin the leading citizens of canada to celebrate this day in the appropriate manner .