national days of observance

... April 26, at 2 p.m. with a tree planting ceremony at the newly established Heirloom Orchard at the Malkin Preserve. First Selectman Peter Tesei will present an Arbor Day Proclamation, honoring the national day of observance dedicated to tree planting and increasing awareness of the importance of trees.

Donald Trump declared it a national day of observance in 2017. “We're here to honor all those who served whether they had boots on the ground or in country,” said Dennis Howland, Utah State President Vietnam Veterans of America. “We also want to recognize the families who supported us. It was our ...

Nine years ago, the Maryland Coastal Bays Program and the Ocean City Surfrider Chapter received a proclamation from the Ocean City Mayor and City Council encouraging “an annual Ocean City celebration of an EARTH DAY CLEAN UP where residents, businesses and our local government celebrate ...

According to a news release from State Rep. Allen Andrews' office, Andrews, worked with State Rep. Pat Conway to organize the event. Conway, who played a pivotal role in passing legislation in 2012 to create the day of observance, has led the efforts of the House to honor the state's veterans.

The cards were timed for delivery on Wednesday and Thursday to area veterans, which coincides with the recently declared National Vietnam War Veterans Day on ... Barack Obama, who declared the same date to be Vietnam Veterans Day, but did not at that time make it a standard day of observance.

"I look at the calendar and I saw National Vietnam War Veterans Day and it was sort of the final it is done. That was it for some reason just to see that on a calendar as a day of observance for Vietnam vets," said Redding. On Thursday, York County Veterans Affairs Terry Gendron will host a full day of events ...

And according to the National Retail Federation, Easter spending is expected to reach $18.2 billion in 2018 — the second-highest level on record, ... church — all activities traditionally associated with a day of observance — a small portion intend to celebrate the more leisurely activity of shopping, with ...

National recognition sought for Yellow Ribbon Day ... visited the state capitol Thursday as part of her ongoing efforts to have Yellow Ribbon Day established as a national day of observance for America's armed forces. ... Yellow ribbons were tied around trees as a symbol of national unity and remembrance.

... of legislation to make Juneteenth an official National Day of Observance. Call 347-395-0259 or visit fannielouhamerstory.com. “Chicago,” the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical recently celebrating its 21st anniversary on Broadway, welcomes legendary singer-songwriter Valerie Simpson, ...

A wide range of government officials, company representatives and other organization leaders released statements in support of Global Recycling Day. ... The global day of observance has been in the works since 2015, when BIR's president announced group's annual convention his desire to create such ...

Hatch is the lead sponsor of the school safety bill, aiming to replicate the success of a program in his home state of Utah. .... Officials at Boston Public Schools said they arranged a day of observance Wednesday with a variety of activities "to provide healthy and safe opportunities for students to express their ...

The exact punishment you could face will vary by your state, school district, and school. Find out more by reading the policies of your school and school district. In Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Texas, some lawyers said they will provide free legal help to students who are punished. The ACLU of Georgia's ...

Officials at Boston Public Schools said they arranged a day of observance Wednesday with a variety of activities “to provide healthy and safe opportunities for students to express their views, feelings and concerns.” Students who don't want to participate could bring a note from a parent to opt out. Meanwhile ...

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo introduced comprehensive reforms to help previously incarcerated individuals adjust to life when they re-enter the community. Gov. Cuomo's proposals include legislation to prohibit discrimination of convicted felons. He is also proposing a plan to expand merit release ...

Superintendent Tommy Chang informed BPS parents about the planned walkout and day of observance through a letter. While he recognizes that students will choose to walkout and leave schools grounds, with some heading to the State House to participate in a planned protest, he also encouraged ...

“Anyone who has experienced the tragic loss of a family member or close friend will tell us that closure is an important part of the healing process, but for so many Canadian families with missing loved ones, this process cannot even begin. Canada has many national days of observance, but we do not have ...

Since 1951, the United States of America have been observing National Engineers Week in February (from 18 to 22) in honor of all the contributions that ... More than 70 engineering, cultural & educational societies and more than 50 corporations and government agencies observe Engineers Week.

National days of observance have become trendy and popular in part because companies have learned to use them for marketing. ... pet days, medical condition days, military days or industry days — it seems like every single day is a national holiday or national day of observance on Twitter and Instagram.

Today, New York has more Irish-Americans than any other state, and Boston has the most of any city. Since St. Patrick introduced Christianity to the pagan isle of Ireland in the fifth century, the day of observance has evolved from one with deep Catholic significance, to one of parades, green-beer drinking ...