Ray Saikus walks point for Viet Nam veterans and he posted this provocative query:
AND WHY NOT VIETNAM VETERANS DAY?????
From: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/gp5.228
5.228 Korean War Veterans’ day.
The twenty-seventh of July is designated as “Korean War Veterans’ Day,” in honor of those who fought, died, or are still unaccounted for in the Korean war.
Effective Date: 03-11-1996
From: http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/gp5 and many more there
5.222 General Pulaski memorial day.
The eleventh day of October shall be designated as “General Pulaski Memorial Day,” in honor of General Casimir Pulaski, Polish patriot and American Revolution military commander.
Effective Date: 03-14-1985
5.2243 Ohio boy scout week.
The calendar week including the eighth day of February is designated as “Ohio Boy Scout Week.”
Effective Date: 2008 SB243 04-07-2009
5.2251 Internet safety day.
The fourth Sunday in September is designated as “Internet Safety Day.”
Effective Date: 2008 SB243 04-07-2009
5.2256 U.S.S. Hocking day.
The twenty-second day of October shall be designated “U.S.S. Hocking Day,” in honor of the distinguished career of the U.S.S. Hocking, a World War II attack transport ship, the Navy crew who served on it, and the Marines who were carried into battle on it.
Effective Date: 2008 SB243 04-07-2009
5.2265 Ohio military family month.
The month of August is designated as “Ohio Military Family Month.”
Added by 128th General Assembly File No. 9, HB 1, § 101.01, eff. 10/16/2009.
Added by 128th General Assembly ch. 8, HB 150, § 1, eff. 7/15/2009.
5.227 Destroyer escort day in Ohio.
The third Saturday in June is designated as “Destroyer Escort Day in Ohio,” in honor of the destroyer escort ships and the Ohioans who served on them during World War II, the Korean conflict, and the war in Vietnam.
Effective Date: 03-11-1996
5.229 Gold Star Mothers Day.
The last Sunday in September shall be designated “Gold Star Mothers Day,” to honor mothers whose sons or daughters have been killed while serving on active duty in the armed forces of the United States.
Effective Date: 08-08-1996
5.2216 Ohio National Guard day.
The twenty-fifth of July is designated as “Ohio National Guard day,” in honor of those who have served and contributed to the distinguished service and contributions of the Ohio National Guard to this state and the people of Ohio.
Effective Date: 07-09-1998
5.2220 Dean Martin day.
The seventh day of June is designated as “Dean Martin Day,” in honor of the Steubenville, Ohio native, Dino Paul Crocetti, born on that day in 1917, for his achievements as a nationally and internationally famous singer, actor, and radio and television personality.
Effective Date: 09-26-2001
5.2224 School bus drivers appreciation day.
The first Monday in May is designated as “School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day” to increase public recognition of the important function that school bus drivers serve in safely transporting the children of this state to and from school.
Effective Date: 07-23-2002
5.2225 Teacher appreciation day.
The first Tuesday of the first full week in May is designated as “Teacher Appreciation Day.”
Effective Date: 08-14-2002
5.2233 Ohio public safety employee day.
The eleventh day of September shall be designated as “Ohio Public Safety Employee Day,” in honor of the men and women who selflessly place their own lives in danger to protect the lives and property of the people of Ohio.
Effective Date: 04-05-2007
5.2238 Heritage and freedom flag of the former republic of Vietnam day.
The twenty-ninth day of April is designated as “Heritage and Freedom Flag of the Former Republic of Vietnam Day” in honor of the heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.
Effective Date: 2008 HB55 08-14-2008
5.2240 Crohn’s and colitis awareness day.
The twenty-third day of May is designated as “Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Day.”
Effective Date: 2008 HB150 09-12-2008
