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Short title. This Act may be cited as the State Commemorative Dates Act. (Source: P.A. 87-272.)
Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 490 — State Commemorative Dates Act.
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Ronald Reagan Day
Ronald Reagan Day. February 6th of each year is designated as Ronald Reagan Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day set apart to honor the 40th President of the United States of America who came from humble beginnings in Illinois and worked throughout his life serving the cause of freedom and advancing the pu…
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Barack Obama Day
Barack Obama Day. August 4th of each year is designated as Barack Obama Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day set apart to honor the 44th President of the United States of America who began his career serving the People of Illinois in both the Illinois State Senate and the United States Senate, and dedicate…
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American History Month
American History Month. The month of February of each year is designated as American History Month to be observed throughout the State as a month set apart to promote the study of American history. (Source: P.A. 87-272.)
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Arab American Heritage Month
Arab American Heritage Month. The month of April of each year is designated as Arab American Heritage Month to be observed throughout the State as a month to recognize the valuable contributions of Arab Americans to this State and to the various aspects of American society. (Source: P.A. 100-1150, eff. 12-14-18.)
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Indigenous Peoples Day
Indigenous Peoples Day. The last Monday in September of each year is designated as Indigenous Peoples Day to be observed throughout the State as a day to recognize the contributions of indigenous peoples with suitable ceremony and fellowship designed to promote greater understanding and kinship between indigenous peopl…
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Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month
Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month. The month of April of each year is designated as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month to be observed throughout the State as a month to recognize the many ways that Sikh Americans have influenced American history, achievement, culture, and innovation. (Source: P.A. 101-208, eff.…
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Republic of Ireland Day
Republic of Ireland Day. April 18 of each year is designated as Republic of Ireland Day to be observed throughout the State as a day in recognition of the anniversary of April 18, 1949, the day in which the Republic of Ireland officially declared itself independent from Great Britain, in recognition of the Republic of…
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Arbor and Bird Day
Arbor and Bird Day. The last Friday in April of each year is designated as Arbor and Bird Day to be observed throughout the State as a day for planting trees, shrubs, and vines about the homes and along the highways and about public grounds within this State and for holding appropriate exercises in the public schools a…
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Italian-American Heritage Month
Italian-American Heritage Month. The month of October of each year is designated as Italian-American Heritage Month to be observed throughout the State as a month to recognize the contributions and influence of Italians on American history, achievement, culture, and innovation. (Source: P.A. 103-279, eff. 1-1-24.)
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Healthy Pet Month
Healthy Pet Month. The month of April of each year is designated as Healthy Pet Month to be observed throughout the State as a month in which all Illinois pet owners are encouraged to take time to review their pet's health needs and make arrangements with their veterinarians to have annual exams and evaluations perform…
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Monarch Month
Monarch Month. The month of May of each year is designated as Monarch Month to be observed throughout the State as a month to honor the monarch butterfly, which is the official State insect of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 100-1033, eff. 8-22-18.)
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Casimir Pulaski Holiday
Casimir Pulaski Holiday. The first Monday in March of each year is a holiday to be observed throughout the State and to be known as the birthday of Casimir Pulaski. Within 10 days before the first Monday in March of each year, the Governor shall issue a proclamation announcing the holiday and designating the official e…
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Chaplains Day
Chaplains Day. (a) Chaplains far from home in places scattered throughout the world give comfort and solace to Americans wherever they may be found; therefore, it is fitting and proper that America's and Illinois' Chaplains be officially recognized for their valuable and inspiring services. (b) The first Sunday in May…
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Citizenship Day
Citizenship Day. The Governor shall annually designate by official proclamation the third Sunday in May to be designated as Citizenship Day to be observed throughout the State as a day for the purpose of holding appropriate ceremonies in the various communities of the State for the preparation as citizens of persons wh…
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Coal Miners Day
Coal Miners Day. November 13th of each year is designated as Coal Miners Memorial Day to be observed throughout the State as a day set apart for appropriate ceremonies in honor and remembrance of the coal miners of Illinois who have given their lives while laboring in the mines for the welfare of their families and the…
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Great Grandparents Day
Great Grandparents Day. The first Sunday after Labor Day of each year is designated as Great Grandparents Day to encourage the citizens of Illinois to honor and celebrate great grandparents throughout the State. (Source: P.A. 93-731, eff. 1-1-05.)
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Columbus Day
Columbus Day. The second Monday in October of each year shall be a holiday to be known as Christopher Columbus Day and to be observed throughout the State as a day to hold appropriate ceremonies and exercises in commemoration of the discoverer of the New World and his discovery of October 12, 1492. (Source: P.A. 87-272…
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D.A.R.E. Day. The second Thursday in April of each year is designated as D.A.R.E. Day. (Source: P.A. 97-206, eff. 7-28-11.)
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Fathers Day
Fathers Day. The third Sunday in June of each year is designated as Fathers Day to be observed throughout the State as a day set apart in the honor and remembrance of Fathers. (Source: P.A. 87-272.)
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Flag Day
Flag Day. June 14, commonly known as Flag Day, is established as a day to be observed with fitting patriotic exercises in schools, colleges, universities, societies, clubs, and other organizations. On that day the Flag of the United States of America shall be appropriately displayed on all public buildings within the S…
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Gold Star Days
Gold Star Days. (a) The Governor shall annually designate by official proclamation the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mothers' Day to be observed throughout the State as a day to honor and commemorate the mothers of men and women who gave their lives while serving with the armed forces of the United States in ti…
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Grandmothers Day
Grandmothers Day. The second Sunday in October of each year is designated as Grandmothers Day to be observed throughout the State as a day set apart in the honor and remembrance of grandmothers. (Source: P.A. 87-272.)
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Lincoln's Birthday
Lincoln's Birthday. The twelfth day of February of each year shall be a legal holiday to be known as Lincoln's Birthday to be observed as a day on which to hold appropriate exercises in commemoration of our illustrious President. When February twelfth shall fall on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be held and consi…
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(Text of Section from P
(Text of Section from P.A. 102-14) Sec. 63. Juneteenth National Freedom Day. The nineteenth day of June of each year is a holiday to be observed throughout the State and to be known as Juneteenth National Freedom Day to commemorate the abolition of slavery throughout the United States and its territories in 1865. Junet…
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