(a) The Governor annually shall proclaim the month of October as German–American Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions that German Americans have made to the State.
(b) The proclamation shall urge educational and cultural organizations to observe German–American Heritage Month properly with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 7 - Emblems; Designations; Commemorative Days and Months
Subtitle 5 - Commemorative Months
Section 7-501 - Black History Month
Section 7-502 - Irish-American Heritage Month
Section 7-503 - Women's History Month
Section 7-504 - Caribbean Heritage Month
Section 7-505 - Hispanic Heritage Month