§ 1-5-117. Arkansas Music Appreciation Day

(a) The General Assembly finds that Arkansas has a proud history of contributing music and musicians to the nation, including without limitation:

1. (1) Johnny Cash;

2. (2) B. B. King;

3. (3) Glen Campbell;

4. (4) Charlie Rich;

5. (5) Sister Rosetta Tharpe;

6. (6) Al Green;

7. (7) Conway Twitty; and

8. (8) Floyd Cramer.

(b) September 1 of each year shall be known as “Arkansas Music Appreciation Day” to honor the contributions of Arkansas musicians.

(c)

1. (1) Arkansas Music Appreciation Day is not a legal holiday but is a memorial day.

2. (2) The Governor may issue the appropriate proclamation to commemorate Arkansas Music Appreciation Day each year.

(d) Each year before September 1, the Governor shall issue a proclamation proclaiming September 1 as Arkansas Music Appreciation Day and in the proclamation shall:

1. (1) Comment on the significance of the contributions that Arkansas musicians have made to the nation’s music; and

2. (2) Call upon the citizens of the state to observe Arkansas Music Appreciation Day.