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.
Section 7-406 – Law Day
The Governor annually shall proclaim May 1 as Law Day U.S.A.
Section 7-407 – Maryland Centenarians Day
The Governor annually shall proclaim the second Thursday in May as Maryland Centenarians Day in recognition of the lives of the State’s citizens who have reached the landmark age of 100 years.
Section 7-408 – Negro Baseball League Day
The Governor annually shall proclaim the second Saturday in May as Negro Baseball League Day.
Section 7-318 – Theaters
(a) Center Stage in Baltimore City is the State theater. (b) Olney Theatre in Montgomery County is the State summer theater.
Section 7-322 – Dinosaur
The Astrodon johnstoni is the State dinosaur.
Section 7-323 – Fossil Shell
The Ecphora gardnerae gardnerae (Wilson) is the State fossil shell.
Section 7-324 – Gem
The Patuxent River stone is the State gem.
Section 7-304 – Dog
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is the State dog.