§8-12  World Ocean Day.  June 8 of eachyear shall be known and recognized as "World Ocean Day" to celebrateand honor the oceans of the world, improve international relations, andincrease public awareness of conservation management of the ocean environment;provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a stateholiday.  All citizens shall be encouraged to observe and celebrate theblessings of the oceans and endeavor to become caretakers of the ocean forfuture generations. [L 1998, c 21, §2; am L 2009, c 2, §1]