Section 7-411 – Juneteenth National Freedom Day
The Governor annually shall proclaim June 19 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day.
Section 7-412 – Maryland Charter Day
The Governor annually shall proclaim June 20 as Maryland Charter Day.
Section 7-413 – Thurgood Marshall Day
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim July 2 as Thurgood Marshall Day. (b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Thurgood Marshall Day properly.
Section 7-414 – South Asian American Heritage Day
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim October 2 as South Asian American Heritage Day. (b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe South Asian American Heritage Day properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Section 7-415 – Poetry Day
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim October 15 as Poetry Day in recognition of the cultural and human values of poetry and poetic expression. (b) The proclamation shall urge cultural, educational, patriotic, and religious organizations to observe Poetry Day properly.
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.