USG debated the observance of President’s Day at the weekly meeting Wednesday night.A bill was introduced into USG concerning President’s Day and when Ohio State should observe the national holiday.”There is a reason this day is a national holiday and I think there is a reason OSU should observe it,” said Dan Eisinger, co-sponsor of the legislation.The bill stated OSU should observe the holiday on the third Monday in February when it is recognized nationally. Currently the university observes President’s Day on Dec. 26.”I think it’s important to pay respect to the people who have sacrificed to lead our country,” said Eisinger. “I think it is important to understand our civic duties and past presidents.”Students have the day after Christmas off because of winter break. Faculty, administration and staff would have to work if President’s Day was not observed on Dec. 26.John Carney, president of USG, said he doesn’t think the bill will have any significance to students.”I think the university does recognize President’s Day in February,” said Carney. “It is marked on all the calendars.”The bill stated because OSU is a federal and state funded institution, the university should observe the holiday on its official date.”It takes away from the meaningfulness of the holiday when it is not recognized when it is suppose to be,” said Shane Hankins, co-sponsor of the bill.After the legislation was debated it was withdrawn from consideration.It was also discussed whether or not $1,000 should be earmarked for the production of the 1998 USG Safety Guide.Members of USG have been working with various organizations associated with campus safety to gather information for the guide.The goal of the Safety Guide is to educate current students and also those people who come to OSU from outside areas about activities on campus.The bill is now in the finance committee of USG.