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PUBLIC LAW 105-225—AUG. 12, 1998 112 STAT. 1257 (b) PROCLAMATION. — The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings, and the people of the United States to display the flag and hold appropriate meetings at homes, churches, or other suitable places, on Gold Star Mother's Day as a public expression of the love, sorrow, and reverence of the people for Gold Star Mothers. § 112. Honor America Days (a) DESIGNATION. — The 21 days from Flag Day through Independence Day is a period to honor America. (b) CONGRESSIONAL DECLARATION. —Congress declares that there be public gatherings and activities during that period at which the people of the United States can celebrate and honor their country in an appropriate way. §113. LawDay, U.SJV. (a) DESIGNATION.— May 1 is Law Day, U.S.A. (b) PURPOSE.—Law Day, U.S.A., is a special day of celebration by the people of the United States— (1) in appreciation of their liberties and the reaffirmation of their loyalty to the United States and of their rededication to the ideals of equality and justice under law in their relations with each other and with other countries; and (2) for the cultivation of the respect for law that is so vital to the democratic way of life. (c) PROCLAMATION. —The President is requested to issue a proclamation— (1) calling on all public officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Law Day, U.S.A.; and (2) inviting the people of the United States to observe Law Day, U.S.A., with appropriate ceremonies and in other appropriate ways, through public entities and private organizations and in schools and other suitable places. §114. LeifEriksonDay The President may issue each year a proclamation designating October 9 as Leif Erikson Day. §115. Loyalty Day (a) DESIGNATION.— May 1 is Loyalty Day. (b) PURPOSE. —Loyalty Day is a special day for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom. (c) PROCLAMATION. — The President is requested to issue a proclamation— (1) calling on United States Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Loyalty Day; and (2) inviting the people of the United States to observe Loyalty Day with appropriate ceremonies in schools and other suitable places. §116. Memorial Day (a) DESIGNATION. — The last Monday in May is Memorial Day.