(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim October 15 as Poetry Day in recognition of the cultural and human values of poetry and poetic expression.
(b) The proclamation shall urge cultural, educational, patriotic, and religious organizations to observe Poetry Day properly.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 7 - Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 4 - Commemorative Days
Section 7-401 - Asian Lunar New Year Day
Section 7-402 - Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
Section 7-403 - Crime Victim and Advocate Commemorative Day
Section 7-404 - John Hanson's Birthday
Section 7-405 - National Healthcare Decisions Day
Section 7-407 - Maryland Centenarians Day
Section 7-408 - Negro Baseball League Day
Section 7-409 - Memorial Day Moment of Silence
Section 7-410 - Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Workers Day
Section 7-411 - Juneteenth National Freedom Day
Section 7-412 - Maryland Charter Day
Section 7-413 - Thurgood Marshall Day
Section 7-414 - South Asian American Heritage Day