§ 1-5-110. National Garden Week
The first full week in June is hereby established as “National Garden Week”.
§ 1-5-111. Arkansas Agriculture Recognition Day
The first Friday in March of each year is designated as “Arkansas Agriculture Recognition Day” in this state.
§ 1-5-112. POW/MIA Recognition Day
(a) The third Friday in September shall be known as “POW/MIA Recognition Day” to honor American prisoners of war and those missing in action, all of whom have made extraordinary sacrifices on behalf of the United States of America. (b) POW/MIA Recognition Day shall not be a legal holiday, but shall be a memorial day […]
§ 1-5-113. Native American Heritage Week
(a) The third week in September of each year shall be known in Arkansas as “Native American Heritage Week” to honor the integral role that Native Americans have played in the history of the state and the rich contributions Native Americans have made to the history of Arkansas, including the state’s role as home to […]
§ 1-5-114. Juneteenth Independence Day
(a) The third Saturday in June shall be known as “Juneteenth Independence Day” to commemorate the end of over two hundred (200) years of slavery in the United States of America and to demonstrate racial reconciliation and healing from the legacy of slavery. (b) Juneteenth Independence Day shall not be a legal holiday but shall […]
§ 1-5-115. Firefighter Recognition Day
(a) January 27 of each year shall be known as “Firefighter Recognition Day” in order to honor the men and women who make extraordinary sacrifices on behalf of the citizens of the State of Arkansas while in the line of duty. (b) Firefighter Recognition Day shall not be a legal holiday but shall be a […]
§ 1-5-116. Hemophilia Awareness Day
(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Hemophilia is the name of several hereditary genetic illnesses that impair the body’s ability to control bleeding; (2) Hemophilia is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable bleeding caused by missing or low-level clotting factor in the blood; (3) Hemophiliac bleeding may occur even when a sufferer has sustained no injury; […]
§ 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) Johnny Cash; (2) B. B. King; (3) Glen Campbell; (4) Charlie Rich; (5) Sister Rosetta Tharpe; (6) Al Green; (7) Conway Twitty; and (8) Floyd Cramer. (b) September 1 of each year […]
§ 1-5-118. National Day of the Cowboy
(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Pioneering men and women helped build the nation with their ranches and farms, and livestock and agriculture play a vital role in the economic well-being of Arkansas communities; (2) The quintessential cowboy and cowgirl play a significant role in American culture, and embody integrity, respect, a strong work […]
§ 1-5-119. Sultana Disaster Remembrance Day
(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) The steamboat Sultana was launched from the John Litherbury Shipyard in Cincinnati, Ohio, in February 1863 as one of the largest and best business steamers ever constructed; (2) Its capacity of three hundred seventy-six (376) passengers and crew members attracted the United States Army to commandeer it for […]