(a) The General Assembly finds that Arkansas has a proud history of contributing music and musicians to the nation, including without limitation:
(1) Johnny Cash;
(2) B. B. King;
(3) Glen Campbell;
(4) Charlie Rich;
(5) Sister Rosetta Tharpe;
(6) Al Green;
(7) Conway Twitty; and
(8) Floyd Cramer.
(b) September 1 of each year shall be known as “Arkansas Music Appreciation Day” to honor the contributions of Arkansas musicians.
(c)
(1) Arkansas Music Appreciation Day is not a legal holiday but is a memorial day.
(2) The Governor may issue the appropriate proclamation to commemorate Arkansas Music Appreciation Day each year.
(d) Each year before September 1, the Governor shall issue a proclamation proclaiming September 1 as Arkansas Music Appreciation Day and in the proclamation shall:
(1) Comment on the significance of the contributions that Arkansas musicians have made to the nation's music; and
(2) Call upon the citizens of the state to observe Arkansas Music Appreciation Day.
Structure Arkansas Code
Chapter 5 - Holidays and Observances
§ 1-5-102. State offices to be closed on holidays — Exceptions
§ 1-5-103. State office closings by proclamation
§ 1-5-104. Entitlement to paid holiday or equivalent time
§ 1-5-105. Commercial paper payable day after holiday
§ 1-5-106. Memorial days generally
§ 1-5-107. Confederate Flag Day
§ 1-5-108. White Cane Safety Day
§ 1-5-109. Prisoners of War Remembrance Day
§ 1-5-110. National Garden Week
§ 1-5-111. Arkansas Agriculture Recognition Day
§ 1-5-112. POW/MIA Recognition Day
§ 1-5-113. Native American Heritage Week
§ 1-5-114. Juneteenth Independence Day
§ 1-5-115. Firefighter Recognition Day
§ 1-5-116. Hemophilia Awareness Day
§ 1-5-117. Arkansas Music Appreciation Day