Title II, SOVEREIGNTY, JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS

9.005. John Donaldson Day, February 20. — February twentieth of each year shall be known and designated as "John Donaldson Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate activities and events to commemorate the life and accomplishments o…

9.010. Public holidays. — The first day of January, the third Monday of January, the twelfth day of February, the third Monday in February, the eighth day of May, the last Monday in May, the nineteenth day of June, the fourth day of July, the first Monday in September, the second…

9.020. Designation of certain holidays. — In each year the third Monday of January is known as "Martin Luther King Day" and the twelfth day of February is known as "Lincoln Day" and the thirteenth day of April is known as "Jefferson Day" and the second Monday in October is known …

9.021. Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Awareness Week designated for week beginning the last Monday in September. — The week beginning the last Monday of September each year shall be known as "Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Awareness Week" in Missouri. Frontotemporal degener…

9.025. Blood Donor Awareness Month designated for month of January. — The month of January is hereby designated as "Blood Donor Awareness Month". It is recommended to the people of this state that the month be appropriately observed through activities that increase awareness of t…

9.030. Governor to proclaim Jefferson Day. — The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart April thirteenth as "Jefferson Day", and recommending that it be observed by the people with appropriate exercises in the public schools and otherwise to the end that the m…

9.035. May 8, Truman Day. — The governor shall issue annually a proclamation setting apart the eighth day of May as "Truman Day" and recommending to the people of the state that the day be appropriately observed in honor of and out of respect for Harry S Truman, the thirty-third …

9.040. Missouri Day, third Wednesday of October — how observed. — The third Wednesday of October of each year is known and designated as "Missouri Day" and is set apart as a day commemorative of Missouri history to be observed by the teachers and pupils of schools with the approp…

9.042. April 15, Jackie Robinson Day. — April fifteenth of each year shall be designated as "Jackie Robinson Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to observe the day in honor of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play major league baseball. ­­---…

9.043. July 1, Lucile Bluford Day. — July first is hereby designated as "Lucile Bluford Day" in the state of Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to appropriately observe the day in honor of Lucile Bluford, a journalist and civil rights activist who successfully su…

9.045. First full week of March, Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. — The first full week of March is hereby designated as "Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week" in the state of Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate activities and events t…

9.050. May 1, Law Day. — In order to rededicate Missourians to the principles of the democratic form of government; to emphasize that ours is a government of law and not of men; and to further our philosophy that, "The Welfare of the People shall be the Supreme Law", May first of…

9.052. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day designated for first Friday in May. — The first Friday in May each year is hereby designated as "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" in the state of Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to observe the day with appropriate activ…

9.060. June 14, Flag Day. — The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart June fourteenth as "Flag Day" and recommending to the people of the state that the day be appropriately observed in honor of and out of respect to the flag of the United States of America. …

9.070. April 9, Prisoners of War Remembrance Day. — April ninth of every year shall be known and designated as "Prisoners of War Remembrance Day". It shall be a day on which to commemorate the sacrifices of those persons who suffered captivity in foreign lands while in the servic…

9.072. POW/MIA Recognition Day observed, when. — The third Friday of September of each year shall be known and is designated as "POW/MIA Recognition Day", and is set apart as a day acknowledging with special gratitude and profound respect those who paid for our freedom with their…

9.074. Silver Star Families of America Day designated on May 1st. — May first of every year shall be known and designated as "Silver Star Families of America Day". It shall be a day on which to honor the wounded soldiers of this state and the efforts of the Silver Star Families o…

9.080. Korean War Veterans Day, how observed. — In recognition of the courage and unwavering patriotism of those valiant men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States who served during the Korean War, July twenty-seventh of each year is hereby designated as "Korean War V…

9.085. Vietnam Veterans Day designated, when. — In recognition of the courage and unwavering patriotism of those valiant men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States who served during the Vietnam Conflict, March thirtieth of each year shall be known and designated as "V…

9.086. Veterans of Operation Iraq/Enduring Freedom Day designated, when. — In recognition of the courage and unwavering patriotism of those valiant men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation …

9.090. Stars and stripes day designated for November 9. — November ninth each year is hereby designated and shall be known as "Stars and Stripes Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to engage in appropriate events and activities to commemorate the creation …

9.100. Arbor Day to be first Friday in April, how observed. — The first Friday in April of each year is hereby set apart as Arbor Day for this state, and all communities, state agencies, schools, youth groups and commercial interests are requested to observe the same by encouragi…

9.105. Bird appreciation day observed, when. — The twenty-first of March shall be designated as "Bird Appreciation Day" to be observed by elementary and secondary schools, cities, state agencies and civic organizations with activities designed to enhance the knowledge and appreci…

9.110. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day designated. — 1. December seventh of every year shall be known and designated as "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day". It shall be a day on which to commemorate the sacrifice of more than two thousand citizens of the United States who were killed and…

9.115. Patriots Day, April 19 — how observed. — April nineteenth of every year shall be known and designated as "Patriots Day". It shall be a day on which to commemorate the day of the "shot heard 'round the world" and the beginning of the American Revolution. The teachers and st…

9.117. Battle of St. Louis Memorial day designated for May 26. — May twenty-sixth of each year shall be known as "Battle of St. Louis Memorial Day" in the state of Missouri. Citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to commemorate t…

9.120. Week of May 15, Peace Officers Memorial Week. — May fifteenth of every year shall be known and designated as "Missouri's Peace Officers Memorial Day", and the week in which that date falls shall be known and designated as "Missouri's Peace Officers Memorial Week". It shall…

9.130. Emergency Services Day observed, September 11. — The eleventh day of September of each year shall be known as "Emergency Services Day" and shall be set apart as a day of acknowledging, with special gratitude and profound respect, all public safety personnel, including poli…

9.132. Emergency Personnel Appreciation Day, September 11 — how observed. — September eleventh of every year shall be known and designated as "Emergency Personnel Appreciation Day". It shall be set apart as a day of acknowledging, with special gratitude and profound respect, all …

9.134. United States flag and state flag to be flown at half-staff on September 11. — The United States flag and the Missouri state flag shall be flown at half-staff on all government buildings on each September eleventh in honor of the individuals who died as a result of the ter…

9.135. United States flag and state flag to be flown at half-staff when a Missouri resident in the military dies in the line of duty. — The United States flag and the Missouri state flag shall be flown at half-staff on all government buildings for one full day whenever a Missouri…

9.136. POW/MIA flag, display of encouraged on certain dates. — All government buildings, businesses, and citizens of the state of Missouri are encouraged to display the POW/MIA flag, which is designed to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces of …

9.137. Missouri school read-in day designated for second Friday in March. — The second Friday in March shall be set apart and designated as "Missouri School Read-In Day". It is recommended to the people of the state that the day be appropriately observed through activities that w…

9.138. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) week designated — governor to proclaim. — The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the first week of March as "Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Week", and recommending to the people of…

9.139. Parent and Family Involvement in Education Week to be designated, second week of September. — The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the second week of September as "Parent and Family Involvement in Education Week", and recommending to the people of…

9.140. Missouri Lifelong Learning Month observed. — The governor shall annually issue a proclamation making the month of February "Missouri Lifelong Learning Month", and recommending that it be observed by the people with appropriate activities in the public schools and otherwise…

9.141. Bill of Rights Day established. — December fifteenth is hereby established as the "Bill of Rights Day" in Missouri to provide an opportunity for the people of Missouri to reflect upon the meaning, importance and uniqueness of this document. The people of the state, offices…

9.142. Constitution Day designated for January 31. — January thirty-first of every year is hereby designated as "Constitution Day" in Missouri. Citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities in recognition of the enduring brilliance of o…

9.144. Third week of February, Engineer Awareness Week. — The third week of February is hereby designated as "Engineer Awareness Week" in the state of Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to observe the week with appropriate activities and events to promote the eng…

9.145. Missouri safe boating week designated for the first full week of May before Memorial Day. — The first full week of May before Memorial Day is hereby designated as "Missouri Safe Boating Week". The citizens of this state are encouraged to observe the week with appropriate a…

9.148. Infant and maternal mortality awareness month designated for the month of September. — The month of September every year shall be designated as "Infant and Maternal Mortality Awareness Month". Citizens of this state and health care professionals are encouraged to promote a…

9.149. PKS day designated for December 4. — December fourth shall be designated as "PKS Day" in Missouri. Pallister-Killian Mosaic Syndrome, commonly known as Pallister-Killian Syndrome or PKS, is a disorder usually caused by the presence of an abnormal extra chromosome and is ch…

9.151. May 7, ROHHAD Awareness Day. — May seventh of every year shall be designated as "ROHHAD Awareness Day" in Missouri. Rapid-onset obesity with hypothalamic dysfunction, hypoventilation and autonomic dysregulation (ROHHAD) presenting in childhood is a rare syndrome characteri…

9.152. Mental health awareness month designated for the month of May. — The month of May is hereby designated as "Mental Health Awareness Month". The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate awareness and educational activities that emphasize the import…

9.154. Show-Me Compassionate Medical Education Day designated. — 1. August 28, 2017, and thereafter the date designated by the show-me compassionate medical education research project committee established in section 191.596, shall be designated as "Show-Me Compassionate Medical …

9.155. Pancreatic cancer awareness month designated for the month of November. — The month of November shall be designated as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Missouri. The citizens of the state of Missouri are encouraged to participate in appropriate activities and events …

9.156. Dress in Blue for Colon Cancer Awareness Day designated for the first Friday in March. — The first Friday in March of each year shall be known and designated as "Dress in Blue for Colon Cancer Awareness Day". It is recommended to the people of the state that the day be app…

9.157. July 3, Organ Donor Recognition Day. — July third of each year shall be known and designated as "Organ Donor Recognition Day". It is recommended to the people of the state that the day be appropriately observed through activities which will increase awareness of organ dona…

9.158. Diabetes awareness month designated. — The month of November shall be known and designated as "Diabetes Awareness Month". The citizens of the state of Missouri are encouraged to participate in appropriate activities and events to increase awareness of diabetes. Diabetes is…

9.159. Minority organ donor awareness month designated for the month of August. — The month of August shall be known as "Minority Organ Donor Awareness Month". The citizens of this state are encouraged to observe the month with appropriate events and activities to raise awareness…