Section 7-416 – Maryland Emancipation Day
The Governor annually shall proclaim November 1 as Maryland Emancipation Day in recognition of the emancipation of the slaves in the State.
Section 7-401 – Asian Lunar New Year Day
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the day designated as new year on the Asian lunar calendar as Asian Lunar New Year Day. (b) Asian Lunar New Year Day is in recognition of the economic and cultural contributions of the many Marylanders for whom the lunar new year holds special significance.
Section 7-417 – Annapolis Charter Day
The Governor annually shall proclaim December 17 as Annapolis Charter Day.
Section 7-402 – Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
March 30 shall be Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in recognition of the service and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans.
Section 7-501 – Black History Month
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the month of February as Black History Month in recognition of the historical contributions that Black Americans have made to the State. (b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Black History Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Section 7-403 – Crime Victim and Advocate Commemorative Day
The Governor annually shall: (1) proclaim April 3 as Crime Victim and Advocate Commemorative Day to honor the individuals in the State who have become crime victims and the advocates who serve those victims; and (2) take appropriate steps to publicize Crime Victim and Advocate Commemorative Day.
Section 7-502 – Irish-American Heritage Month
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the month of March as Irish–American Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions that Irish Americans have made to the State. (b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Irish–American Heritage Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Section 7-404 – John Hanson’s Birthday
The Governor annually shall proclaim April 13 as John Hanson’s birthday and dedicate April 13 to him.
Section 7-503 – Women’s History Month
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the month of March as Women’s History Month in recognition of the historical contributions that women have made to the State. (b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Women’s History Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Section 7-405 – National Healthcare Decisions Day
The Governor annually shall proclaim April 16 as National Healthcare Decisions Day.