Md. Code Ann., Gen. Prov. § 7-416
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Current — January 1, 2025
As of January 1, 2024
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim October 2 as South Asian American Heritage Day.
(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim September 30 as Maryland Veterans Suicide Prevention Day.
(b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe South Asian American Heritage Day properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
(b) The proclamation shall declare Maryland Veterans Suicide Prevention Day:
(1) a day of reflection, recollection, and determination for Maryland veterans, service members, family members, and all Marylanders to remember the human tragedy that is associated with veteran suicide; and
(2) a pledge to our veteran community to:
(i) work to destigmatize mental health support;
(ii) create more opportunities for those with mental health issues to speak freely and get the support they need; and
(iii) encourage veterans to reach out for help.
Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.