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 7-310 – Tree
The white oak (Quercus alba) is the State tree.
Section 7-313 – Dessert
Smith Island cake is the State dessert.
Section 7-314 – Drink
Milk is the State drink.
Section 7-315 – Folk Dance
Square dancing is the State folk dance.
Section 7-316 – Mascot
The diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) is the official mascot of the University of Maryland, College Park Campus.