Title 19, Miscellaneous Matters Related to Government and Public Affairs

(1) A state flag is adopted to be used on all occasions when the state is officially and publicly represented, with the privilege of use by all citizens upon such occasions as may be fitting and appropriate. It shall bear on one side on a navy blue field the state escutcheon in g…

The description of the seal of the State of Oregon shall be an escutcheon, supported by 33 stars, and divided by an ordinary, with the inscription, “The Union.” In chief – mountains, an elk with branching antlers, a wagon, the Pacific Ocean, on which there are a British man-of-wa…

(1) Except as authorized by the Secretary of State, no person shall knowingly use any device, or possess any device capable of such use, to emboss upon a document the seal of the State of Oregon described in ORS 186.020. (2) No person shall use any reproduction of the seal of the…

(1) In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the Secretary of State may do one or both of the following: (a) Petition the circuit court to enjoin violation of ORS 186.023; or (b) Pursuant to a hearing, issue an order imposing a civil penalty upon a person fo…

The description in writing of the seal of this state shall be deposited and recorded in the office of the Secretary of State, and shall remain a public record.

The motto of the State of Oregon is “Alis Volat Propriis,” translated from Latin as “She Flies With Her Own Wings.” [1957 c.355 §1; 1987 c.848 §1]

(1) The person or body having custody of each public building shall procure an Oregon State flag of suitable size and a National League of Families’ POW/MIA flag of suitable size and shall cause the Oregon State flag and the POW/MIA flag to be displayed with the United States fla…

The necessary funds to defray the expenses incurred for such flags and for poles and appliances necessary in connection therewith and for the care thereof shall be paid out of the funds available for the care and maintenance of the public building. [1953 c.474 §3]

(1) The Champoeg Historical Pageant is proclaimed to be the official pageant of Oregon statehood. (2) The State Parks and Recreation Department shall encourage the further development of the pageant and promote increased attendance at its performances. [1987 c.831 §2; 1989 c.904 …

The Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon hereby ratifies the Oregon-Washington Columbia River Boundary Compact set forth in ORS 186.520, and the provisions of such compact hereby are declared to be the law of this state upon such compact becoming operative as provided in A…

The provisions of the Oregon-Washington Columbia River Boundary Compact are as follows: ______________________________________________________________________________ ARTICLE I. PURPOSE The boundary between the States of Oregon and Washington along the course of the Columbia Rive…

(1) The following days are legal holidays in this state: (a) Each Sunday. (b) New Year’s Day on January 1. (c) Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday on the third Monday in January. (d) Presidents Day, for the purpose of commemorating Presidents Washington and Lincoln, on the third M…

In addition to those specified in ORS 187.010, the following days are legal holidays in this state: (1) Every day appointed by the Governor as a holiday. (2) Every day appointed by the President of the United States as a day of mourning, rejoicing or other special observance only…

(1) The standard of time for the State of Oregon shall be the United States standard of time as established by the Congress of the United States for any particular area of the state under 15 U.S.C. 261, except that from 2 a.m. on the second Sunday in March until 2 a.m. on the fir…

The first full week in June, beginning with the first Sunday, shall be known as Garden Week. [1987 c.208 §1]

May of each year is designated as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. [2016 c.57 §1]

March 28 of each year is designated as Minoru Yasui Day. [2016 c.64 §1]

(1)(a) May of each year shall be known as Asian American Heritage Month. (b) As used in this section, “Asian American” has the meaning given that term in ORS 185.620. (2) The Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon the people of this state to use the month of May to cele…

The Legislative Assembly designates the third Saturday in March of each year as Cherry Blossom Day in Salem and encourages all residents and visitors to join in this observance. [2017 c.4 §1]

January 13 of each year shall be known as Korean American Day. The Governor shall issue a proclamation each year calling upon the people of this state to celebrate on January 13 the contributions to the state by Korean Americans in the arts, sciences, commerce and education. [200…

The first Saturday in June of each year is designated as Oregon Outdoor Recreation Day to encourage Oregonians and visitors to enjoy the many spectacular opportunities for outdoor recreation that this state offers. [2017 c.117 §1]

(1) A public body shall display the National League of Families’ POW/MIA flag with the United States flag and the Oregon State flag upon or near the principal building of the public body on the following days: (a) Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday in May. (b) Memorial Day on…

The third Friday in September of every year is designated as Oregon POW/MIA Recognition Day. [2017 c.260 §1]

January 29 of every year is designated as Thomas Paine Day to commemorate Thomas Paine and his accomplishments. [2009 c.190 §1]

The month of May of each year is designated as Williams Syndrome Awareness Month. [2017 c.266 §1]

February 9 of each year shall be known as Ewing Young Day, to commemorate Ewing Young’s contribution to the formation of Oregon’s provisional government and aid to the settlers of the Willamette Valley. [2009 c.192 §1]

(1) May of each year is designated as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. (2) The purpose of the designation is to: (a) Encourage the Early Childhood Council to address perinatal mental health as a public health priority; and (b) Encourage health care providers, parents, expe…

March 30 of every year is designated as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day to honor veterans of the Vietnam War. [2011 c.13 §2]

May of each year shall be known as Lupus Awareness Month. [2011 c.23 §1]

The fourth Saturday of November of each year is designated as Holodomor Remembrance Day. [2023 c.19 §1]

June 25 of every year is designated as Korean War Veterans Honor Day. [2011 c.67 §1]

Oregonians shall be encouraged and allowed to pause for 21 seconds’ duration at noon on the 21st day of each month in honor and remembrance of all those who have given their lives in military service in war. [2017 c.343 §1]

The Legislative Assembly designates February 24th of each year as Edward Dickinson Baker Day in Oregon to commemorate the life service and sacrifice of this hero of Oregon and the United States of America. [2011 c.91 §1]

August 7 of each year is designated as Oregon Purple Heart Recognition Day. [2017 c.366 §1]

The Legislative Assembly declares September 27 of each year as First Responder Appreciation Day. [2013 c.20 §1(2)]

August 9 of each year is designated as Boring and Dull Day to commemorate the pairing of Boring, Oregon, and Dull, Scotland, as a “Pair for the Ages.” [2013 c.38 §1]

November of each year shall be known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month. [2013 c.70 §1]

March of each year is designated as Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month to increase public awareness of this progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the autonomic functions of the body. [2013 c.215 §1]

The second Sunday in August of each year is designated as Spirit of ‘45 Day to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the World War II generation. [2013 c.232 §1]

March 22 of each year shall be known as Tom McCall Day to commemorate Governor Tom McCall as one of the State of Oregon’s greatest leaders and to encourage school districts around this state to make use of the “Tom McCall: A Better Oregon” curriculum hosted by the Oregon Historic…

April 14 of each year is designated as Honorary Artists of Oregon Day to celebrate art and artists, to promote art education in this state and to encourage engagement in artistic endeavors. [2015 c.163 §1]

August 4 of each year is designated as Bracero Program Day. [2023 c.329 §1]

The third week in April of each year is designated as Independent Media Week to encourage all Oregonians to seek out and explore the rich diversity of independent media available to and within their communities. [2015 c.166 §1]

March 10 of each year shall be known as “Mighty Oregon” Day to celebrate University of Oregon school spirit and the renowned anthem that serves as the university’s fight song. [2015 c.569 §1]

The fourth week in April of each year is designated as Oregon Oyster Week, beginning on Sunday and ending the following Saturday, and all Oregonians are encouraged to join in observing the week by enjoying fine Oregon oysters. [2015 c.573 §1]

February 14 of each year is designated as Oregon Statehood Day to commemorate the date on which Oregon became the 33rd state in the United States of America. [2015 c.578 §1]

The second week of April of each year is designated as Organ, Eye and Tissue Donor Appreciation Week. [2018 c.13 §1]

(1) The Legislative Assembly designates: (a) June 27 of each year as Oregon Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day; and (b) The month of June as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month. (2) The Legislative Assembly respectfully urges the Oregon Health Authority, the Depa…

May of each year is designated as ALS Awareness Month. [2019 c.4 §1]

October 9 of each year is designated as PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day. [2019 c.51 §1]