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V.I. Code tit. 1, § 174 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 174. Committee for the Celebration of Teachers' Day; functions

 As soon as the proclamation of the Governor to which section 173 of this title refers is published, a committee to be known as “Committee for the Celebration of Teachers' Day”, shall be organized and shall be in charge of managing and directing the acts, demonstrations, and other public activities to be observed on Teachers' Day. The Commissioner of Education and the Assistant Commissioner of Education shall serve as Chairman ex officio, and Vice-Chairman ex officio, respectively, of the Committee for the Celebration of Teachers' Day. There shall be six additional members of this committee, who shall be appointed by the Governor for each annual celebration of Teachers' Day, of whom at least two shall reside in St. Thomas, two shall reside in St. Croix, and one shall reside in St. John. The additional members shall be persons representing public opinion, who may also represent local institutions of an educational, cultural, and civic nature.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 174a (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 174a. Recognition of outstanding teachers in public school system

 (a) Annually, and as part of the observance of Teachers' Day, the Virgin Islands Board of Education shall cause to be selected on an objective basis, one teacher in St. Croix and one teacher in St. Thomas and St. John, whose all-around proficiency, devotion to duty and conduct qualify them for special recognition. (b) The teachers selected for the recognition referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be referred to as “Teacher of the Year, St. Croix” and “Teacher of the Year, St. Thomas —St. John”, and shall be presented with a suitable award which may include cash, medals, or a grant for study during the summer period in the United States or elsewhere.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 175 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 175. Persons to be honored on Teachers' Day

 The festivals and all other acts which, under sections 172–174 of this title, may be held in the Virgin Islands on Teachers' Day, shall be understood as homage and tribute of appreciation to— (1) all persons who, having licenses from the Department of Education to act as teachers in the public and private schools of the Virgin Islands, are practicing as such on the date of the celebration of Teachers' Day, or who, being entitled to practice, are on leave; (2) all teachers who have been retired in accordance with the laws of the Virgin Islands or who are enjoying a pension for physical disability contracted while they were teaching; (3) all officials and employees of the Department of Education, and former Commissioners and Superintendents of Education who have practiced as teachers; (4) the deceased teachers who distinguished themselves during their apostleship by reason of their faculties as educators and mentors of youth; and (5) the professors of American or foreign universities or colleges recognized in the Virgin Islands, who are in this territory on a cultural mission or are guests of honor of any of our educational institutions.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 176 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 176. Virgin Islands Citizenship Day

 A day in August or September in each year designated by the President of the Legislature shall be declared “Virgin Islands Citizenship Day” to be celebrated by appropriate festivities in New York City each year by all Virgin Islanders resident and visiting in the continental United States and by all friends of the Virgin Islands.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 178 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 178. Nurse of the Year Award

 (a) Annually on the anniversary of the birthdate of Florence Nightingale the Virgin Islands Nurses' Association shall cause to be selected on an objective basis, one nurse from St. Croix and one nurse from St. Thomas or St. John, whose all around professional proficiency, devotion to duty and conduct qualify them for special recognition. (b) The nurses selected for the recognition referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be referred to as “Nurse of the Year—St. Croix” and “Nurse of the Year—St. Thomas-St. John”. The two nurses selected each year shall each be presented with cash award of $500 and a suitable plaque. The Virgin Islands Nurses' Association shall select the name for each of the two awards in honor of a deceased outstanding Virgin Islands' nurse, one from St. Croix and one from St. Thomas or St. John.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 179 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 179. Human Relations Day

 (a) The second week in December shall be observed as “Human Relations Day” throughout the Virgin Islands. (b) At least 15 days prior to Human Relations Week, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling on residents of the Virgin Islands, schools, churches, civic organizations, labor unions and political parties to join together in appropriate ceremonies to reflect upon the common dignity of all men without regard to race, creed, ethnic or cultural backgrounds and to reaffirm that all men are created equal in the sight of their Creator. (c) The Governor is authorized to appoint a committee each year to develop appropriate plans, programs and ceremonies for the celebration of Human Relations Week in the Virgin Islands.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 180 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 180. George Scott Day

 Each year Monday of Fire Prevention Week shall be known and designated as George Scott Day in the Virgin Islands. Appropriate ceremonies may be held in all public, private and parochial schools in the Virgin Islands on George Scott Day. Such ceremonies may include assemblies, dramatizations, skits, plays and/or guest speakers with the theme “Fire Prevention, Fire Hazard, Fire Fighting”, centered around George Scott and his unselfish service and supreme sacrifice in the protection of his community's safety. The Commissioner of Education shall be responsible for reproducing and disseminating photographs and biographical data about George Scott to all private, public and parochial schools.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 181 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 181. Caribbean Friendship Week

 (a) The fourth Friday in August and the following ten (10) days thereafter shall be observed, each year, as the Caribbean Friendship Week Festival throughout the Virgin Islands. Such festival shall emphasize the bonds of friendship between all peoples of the Caribbean. (b) There are hereby created two Caribbean Friendship Week committees, one for St. Thomas-St. John and one for St. Croix. Each committee shall be composed of five members to be appointed by the President of the Legislature. One member of each committee shall be a member of the Legislature representing the districts of St. Thomas-St. John and St. Croix, respectively. The remainder of such members shall be chosen from among citizens and non-citizens interested in furthering friendly relations between the Virgin Islands and its Caribbean neighbors. The members of each committee shall serve for two years.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 182 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 182. Secretaries Week

 The last week in April shall be observed as “Secretaries Week” throughout the Virgin Islands. At least fifteen (15) days prior to the beginning of Secretaries Week the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon all citizens of the Virgin Islands and in particular the employers of secretaries in Government and private enterprise to join together to give special recognition to the secretaries of the Virgin Islands. The Governor is authorized to appoint a committee each year to develop appropriate plans, programs and special events to mark the celebration of Secretaries Week.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 183 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 183. Nicole Robin Day

 The 4th day in August of each year shall be observed as “Nicole Robin Day” throughout the Virgin Islands, in commemoration of the safe return of the Nicole Robin and her crew on August 4, 1973, after a harrowing twenty-three day experience, most of which was spent in the hands of Communist Cuban Authorities. Nicole Robin Day shall be celebrated by appropriate ceremonies and festivities throughout the Virgin Islands giving thanks for the deliverance of the Nicole Robin and her crew.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 184 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 184. Virgin Islands Police Week, Peace Officers Memorial Day

 (a) May 15 of each year shall be observed as “Peace Officers Memorial Day” and the calendar week during which such May 15 occurs shall be observed as “Virgin Islands Police Week”. (b) At least 15 days prior to Virgin Islands Police Week, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon residents of the Virgin Islands, schools, civic organizations and other organizations to plan appropriate observances of the occasion. (c) The Police Commissioner is authorized to plan programs, exhibits, and other presentations which are designed to acquaint the public with various aspects of crime control and prevention and to further understanding of the structure, methods and capabilities of the police force. (d) There are hereby created two Virgin Islands Police Awards Committees, one for the District of St. Thomas-St. John and one for the District of St. Croix. Each committee shall consist of five members, three of whom shall not be members of the Police Division or employees of the U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department (V.I.P.D.), to be appointed by the Governor. The members of each committee shall serve for one year and may be reappointed for additional terms. Each committee shall choose annually from among the members of the police force in its district those police personnel whom it deems deserving of special recognition because of an outstanding act of heroism, all-round professional proficiency, devotion to duty or other outstanding conduct. Each committee shall, in addition, select one member of the police force in each District to be recognized as “Policeman of the Year”. The first committee in each District appointed pursuant to this act is authorized to determine an appropriate award in the form of a medal, ribbon or special plaque to be presented to those who are selected for recognition.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 185 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 185. French Heritage Week

 The Governor of the Virgin Islands is hereby authorized and directed in each year to proclaim the calendar week in July ending with Bastille Day, the 14th day of the month as French Heritage Week.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 186 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 186. Melvin H. Evans Day

 (a) On August 7 of each year, the birthday of Melvin H. Evans shall be observed as “Melvin H. Evans Day” in the Virgin Islands. Appropriate ceremonies shall be held in all public schools in the Virgin Islands. Such ceremonies may include programs, assemblies and/or guest speakers. (b) The Commissioner of Education shall be responsible for the reproduction and dissemination of photographs and biographical data about Melvin H. Evans to all private, public and parochial schools.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 187 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 187. Rothschild Francis Day

 (a) On October 5th of each year, the birthday of Rothschild Francis shall be observed as “Rothschild Francis Day” in the Virgin Islands. Appropriate ceremonies shall be held in all public schools in the Virgin Islands. Such ceremonies may include programs, assemblies, and guest speakers. (b) The Commissioner of Education shall be responsible for the reproduction and dissemination of information about Rothschild Francis to all private, public and parochial schools.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 188 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 188. Cyril Emmanuel King Day

 (a) April 7 of each year, the birthday of Cyril Emmanuel King, shall be observed as “Cyril Emmanuel King Day” in the Virgin Islands. Appropriate ceremonies shall be held in all public schools in the Virgin Islands. Such ceremonies may include programs, assemblies and/or guest speakers. (b) The Commissioner of Education shall be responsible for the reproduction and dissemination of photographs and biographical data about Cyril Emmanuel King to all private, public and parochial schools.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 189 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 189. Virgin Islands Taxi Week

 (a) The last week in October of each year shall be observed as “Virgin Islands Taxi Week” throughout the Virgin Islands. (b) At least 15 days prior to the beginning of Virgin Islands Taxi Week, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon the residents of the Virgin Islands and commercial enterprises to join together to give special recognition to the taxi industry.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 190 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 190. Midwives Week

 The second week in February shall be observed as “Midwives Week” throughout the Virgin Islands.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 191 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 191. Support Our Public Schools Month

 (a) The month of September of each year shall be observed as “Support our Public Schools Month” in the Virgin Islands. Appropriate ceremonies may be held in all public schools in the Virgin Islands. (b) The Commissioner of Education shall be responsible for the reproduction and dissemination of information on the public school system and photographs and biographical data about principals and educators, to all the public schools in the Territory.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 192 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 192. Virgin Islands African Heritage Week and African Liberation Day

 (a) The third week in May shall be observed as “Virgin Islands African Heritage Week” and the 25th day of May shall be observed as “African Liberation Day”. (b) At least fifteen (15) days prior to Virgin Islands African Heritage Week, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling on all residents to join together in appropriate ceremonies to reflect upon our African heritage. (c) The Governor shall appoint a committee each year to coordinate with the Afrikaan Appraisal Workshop and other interested community groups and develop appropriate plans, programs and ceremonies for the celebration of African Heritage Week in the Virgin Islands. (d) The Legislature on African Liberation Day shall hold appropriate ceremonies on the grounds of the Capitol Building, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. Such ceremonies shall include the raising of the African liberation flag.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 193 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 193. Earth Day

 (a) April 22nd of each year shall be observed as “Earth Day” throughout the Virgin Islands. (b) At least 15 days prior to Earth Day, the Governor of the Virgin Islands shall issue a proclamation calling upon the residents of the Virgin Islands to give special recognition for the concern of the environment on Earth Day. (c) The Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources shall be responsible for publicizing Earth Day events throughout the Territory.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 194 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 194. Ferry Boat Transportation Day

 The 2nd day in July of each year shall be observed as “Ferry Boat Transportation Day” throughout the Virgin Islands, in commemoration of ferry boat activities within the Territory.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 195 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 195. Three Kings Day

 (a) Three Kings Day shall be celebrated on January 6 each year, on the island of St. Croix. The celebration shall emphasize and maintain the Hispanic heritage and culture existing in the Virgin Islands, especially on the island of St. Croix. (b) There is hereby created a Three Kings Day Celebration Committee, composed of five members to be appointed by the Governor for the first year. The members of the committee shall be selected from recommendations submitted to the governor by Hispanic organizations on the island of St. Croix. The members of the committee shall serve for one year; shall annually elect a chairman, and are authorized to plan for, publicize and direct appropriate festivities and celebrations of Three Kings Day. (c)  (1) There shall be an annual election for the members of the committee to be held no later than May 30th of each year. The committee shall solicit nominations from the community by March 30th of each year and shall publish the names of individuals so nominated in a newspaper of general circulation by April 30th of each year. The Committee shall be responsible for the conduct of the election. (2) The first such election shall be held by May 30, 1999. (d) The Police Commissioner, the Commissioner of Public Works, the Commissioner of Licensing and Consumer Affairs, and all relevant government agencies and departments shall facilitate the Committee in its planning by providing all necessary permits for parades and ancillary activities.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 196 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 196. Timothy Theodore Duncan Day

 (a) April 25th of each year shall be observed as “Timothy Theodore Duncan Day”. (b) The Commissioners of the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation and the Department of Tourism shall be responsible for organizing and publicizing events throughout the Territory for the celebration of “Timothy Theodore Duncan Day”.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 197 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 197. Virgin Islands Freedom Fighters Day

 (a) November 23rd of each year shall be observed as “Virgin Islands Freedom Fighters Day” throughout the Virgin Islands. (b) At least fifteen days prior to Virgin Islands Freedom Fighters Day, the Governor of the Virgin Islands shall issue a proclamation calling upon the residents of the Virgin Islands to join together in appropriate ceremonies to reflect on this most important day in the history of the Virgin Islands. (c) The Commissioner of the Department of Education shall be responsible for the reproduction and dissemination of information on the 1733 African Slave Revolt to all public, private and parochial schools. (d) The Commissioner of Education shall also be responsible for organizing and publicizing events throughout public schools and the Territory for the celebration of “Virgin Islands Freedom Fighters Day”. (e) In addition to any event organized on Virgin Islands Freedom Fighters Day pursuant to subsection (d) herein, the Legislature shall hold appropriate ceremonies on St. John.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 197a (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 197a. Virgin Islands Freedom Week

 The dates of June 26 through July 3 of each year shall be observed as “Freedom Week” in the Virgin Islands to commemorate the emancipation of the enslaved persons in the Danish West Indies, now the Virgin Islands of the United States, and any other freedom struggles of oppressed people that are ideologically consistent therewith. Public ceremonies and programs recognizing and honoring Virgin Islands heroes shall be held throughout the Territory and on WTJX channel 12, the Public Television Station in the Virgin Islands. (a) At least fifteen (15) days prior to “Freedom Week”, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling upon all residents to join in appropriate ceremonies to reflect upon our ancestors’ struggles. (b) The Governor shall appoint a committee each year to coordinate with Virgin Islands-based organizations and other interested community groups and develop appropriate plans, programs, marketing initiatives and ceremonies for the commemoration, memorialization and celebration of Virgin Islands Freedom Week throughout the Virgin Islands and our Caribbean sister/brother islands. (c) The Legislature on Emancipation Day in alliance with Virgin Islands-based governmental/nongovernmental organizations shall hold appropriate and official ceremonies on St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas highlighting the historical narratives of freedom, liberation, self-determination and emancipation of the people, history, and culture of the Virgin Islands. (d) The Commissioner of Education shall be responsible for organizing and publicizing events throughout public schools to celebrate, acknowledge and commemorate history, culture, heroes, heroines, and more for Virgin Islands Freedom Week. (e) The Commissioner of Tourism shall be responsible for organizing and publicizing events throughout the Virgin Islands and abroad to commemorate, celebrate, acknowledge and promote Virgin Islands Freedom Week.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 198 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 198. Godparents' Day

 (a) The first Friday in August of each year shall be observed as “Godparents' Day” throughout the Virgin Islands, in commemoration and appreciation of godparents' many contributions to the quality of family life in the Virgin Islands. (b) The color white shall constitute the official color in commemoration of Godparents' Day.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 199 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 199. Virgin Islands Child's Week

 (a) The first week in June shall be observed as “Virgin Islands Child's Week” throughout the Virgin Islands. (b) The Governor shall appoint a committee each year to develop appropriate plans, programs and ceremonies for celebration of “Virgin Islands Child's Week” in the Virgin Islands.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 199a (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 199a. Fishers' Appreciation Week

 The last week in June of each year shall be observed as “Fishers' Appreciation Week”. The Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture shall be responsible for developing appropriate programs and ceremonies for the celebration of Fishers' Appreciation Week in the Virgin Islands.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 199b (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 199b. Paws for a Cause Day

 (a) May 5 of each year shall be observed as “Paws for a Cause Day”. In any year in which May 5 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, “Paws for a Cause Day” shall be observed on the following Monday. (b) The Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture is responsible for organizing and publicizing events throughout the Territory to commemorate “Paws for a Cause Day”.
V.I. Code tit. 1, § 199c (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 1 - General Provisions|Chapter 11 - Holidays|§ 199c. Cancer Awareness Month

 (a) The Virgin Islands shall observe the month of June of each year as “Cancer Awareness Month”. (b) The Commissioner of the Department of Health shall disseminate information, sponsor and promote activities throughout the territory to heighten cancer awareness.