Section 5.48 | Ohio Survivors of Suicide Loss Day.
Effective: March 16, 2017 Latest Legislation: House Bill 440 – 131st General Assembly The Saturday before Thanksgiving day is designated as “Ohio Survivors of Suicide Loss Day.”
Section 5.481 | Veterans Suicide Awareness Day.
Effective: March 8, 2019 Latest Legislation: House Bill 202 – 132nd General Assembly The first Saturday of May is designated as “Veterans Suicide Awareness Day.”
Section 5.49 | Superman Day.
Effective: March 20, 2019 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 86 – 132nd General Assembly The twelfth day of June is designated as “Superman Day” to recognize the Ohio birthplace of one of the creators of the superhero who stood for “truth, justice, and the American way.” For on this day, let it be known that Superman […]
Section 5.50 | Ohio National Missing Children’s Day.
Effective: March 20, 2019 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 86 – 132nd General Assembly The twenty-fifth day of May is designated as “Ohio National Missing Children’s Day.”
Section 5.292 | Drive Ohio Byways Month.
Effective: September 28, 2018 Latest Legislation: House Bill 159 – 132nd General Assembly The month of May is designated as “Drive Ohio Byways Month” because May is the start of tourism season in Ohio.
Section 5.293 | Toni Morrison Day.
Effective: March 24, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 325 – 133rd General Assembly The eighteenth day of February is designated “Toni Morrison Day,” in honor of the American novelist, essayist, and teacher, who was born on that day in 1931. Chloe Anthony Wofford Toni Morrison, born and raised in Lorain, Ohio, was a recipient of […]
Section 5.264 | Sarcoidosis Awareness Month.
Effective: March 20, 2019 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 86 – 132nd General Assembly The month of April is designated as “Sarcoidosis Awareness Month.”
Section 5.265 | Charles Follis Day.
Effective: September 28, 2018 Latest Legislation: House Bill 229 – 132nd General Assembly The third day of February is designated “Charles Follis Day” in honor of the first African American professional football player who was born on that day in 1879, and who played for the Shelby Blues.
Section 5.27 | Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month.
Effective: March 23, 2015 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 272 – 130th General Assembly The month of September is designated as “Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month.”
Section 5.28 | Armed Services, Peace Officer, First Responder, and Dual Service Recognition Day.
Effective: February 15, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 244 – 131st General Assembly The tenth day of November is designated as Armed Services, Peace Officer, First Responder, and Dual Service Recognition Day for individuals who have served, or who are serving, in the armed services and also have served, or who are serving, as a […]