01.01.2014.13
EXECUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2014.13
Commemoration of Cultural, Ethnic, and Religious Celebrations
A. There shall be a proclamation issued annually in commemoration of the following celebrations:
(1) American Indian Heritage Month, as provided in Maryland Code, General Provisions Article, § 7-506;
(2) Baisakhi;
(3) Black History Month, as provided in Maryland Code, General Provisions Article, § 7-501;
(4) Caribbean Heritage Month;
(5) Diwali;
(6) German-American Heritage Month, as provided in Maryland Code, General Provisions Article, § 7-505;
(7) Hanukkah;
(8) Iftar;
(9) Irish-American Heritage Month, as provided in Maryland Code, General Provisions Article, § 7-502;
(10) Hispanic Heritage Month, as provided in Maryland Code, General Provisions Article, § 7-504;
(11) Korean American Day;
(12) Lunar New Year, as provided in Maryland Code, General Provisions Article, § 7-401;
(13) Passover Seder;
(14) Women’s History Month, as provided in Maryland Code, General Provisions Article. § 7-503; and
(15) Any other religious or cultural celebration designated jointly in the future by the Secretary of State and the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives.
B. The Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives shall coordinate the issuance of proclamations within the scope of this Executive Order.
(1) A citizen or community group seeking the commemoration of an ethnic, cultural, or religious celebration not specified in paragraph A. may submit a request to the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives for an additional proclamation.
(2) The Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives in conjunction with the Office of the Secretary of State shall determine whether such proclamation will be issued.
(3) After a proclamation has been issued, a copy of the proclamation shall be maintained in the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives.
C. The proclamation shall be issued during the period or on the date on which the celebration is traditionally observed, either as provided in statute, or as determined by the Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives.
D. The proclamation shall commend the celebration to all Maryland citizens.
Effective date: October 29, 2014
