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 7-601 – 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 7-402 – 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.