36 U.S.C. § 140

Stephen Foster Memorial Day

The President may issue each year a proclamation—

(1)

designating January 13 as Stephen Foster Memorial Day; and

(2)

calling on the people of the United States to observe Stephen Foster Memorial Day with appropriate ceremonies, pilgrimages to his shrines, and musical programs featuring his compositions.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1262 .)