Section 7-601 – Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the second week in June as Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week. (b) The proclamation shall urge educational and environmental organizations, including the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, the Choose Clean Water Coalition, and the Chesapeake Bay Commercial Fishermen’s Association, to observe Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week properly with appropriate […]
Section 7-504 – Caribbean Heritage Month
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the month of August as Caribbean Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions that Caribbean Americans have made to the State. (b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Caribbean Heritage Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Section 7-505 – Hispanic Heritage Month
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the month from September 15 to October 15, both inclusive, as Hispanic Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions that Hispanic Americans have made to the State. (b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe Hispanic Heritage Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Section 7-506 – German-American Heritage Month
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the month of October as German–American Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions that German Americans have made to the State. (b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe German–American Heritage Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Section 7-507 – American Indian Heritage Month
(a) In recognition of the contributions that American Indians have made to the State, the Governor annually shall proclaim November as American Indian Heritage Month. (b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe American Indian Heritage Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Section 7-409 – Memorial Day Moment of Silence
The Governor annually shall issue a proclamation encouraging the media, government units, business and recreational facilities, and citizens of the State to unite in remembrance and commemorate the heroic acts and efforts of Marylanders who have served and died in the United States armed forces by observing a moment of silence at 3 p.m. on […]
Section 7-410 – Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Workers Day
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the first Sunday in June as the day to honor the fire, rescue, and emergency services workers of the State who made the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of their duties. (b) The Governor annually shall order the State flag to be flown at half–staff on the first Sunday in June. […]
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.