P.R. Laws tit. 1, § 5130
(a) To establish the commemoration and provide for the celebration of the birthday and musical artistic work of Ismael Rivera, El Sonero Mayor, on October 5 of each year in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and to call for support to the activities to be held by Fundación Ismael Rivera and its House Museum, in Calma Street.
(b) The Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall issue a proclamation germane to the occasion and shall urge the participation of public, municipal and private entities, as well as of the People of Puerto Rico, in coordinating the efforts and activities of Fundación Ismael Rivera and its House Museum, in Calma Street.
The Puerto Rico Public Broadcasting Corporation, the University of Puerto Rico, the Department of Education, the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, and the Municipality of San Juan, are specifically authorized, as well as other public and municipal entities, to coordinate and hold activities pursuant to the mandate established in this section.
History —Sept. 27, 2001, No. 134, §§ 1, 2.