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  May Observances & Fun FactsMay 2017 is Observed as | - National Bike Month
 - National Physical Fitness and Sports
 - National Mental Health Awareness
 - Lupus Awareness month 
 - Lyme Disease Awareness Month
 - Older Americans Month
 - Jewish American Heritage Month
 - National Foster Care
 - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
 - National Foster Care
 
  |  May Birthstone   | Emerald |  Fruit & Veges for the Month of May
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Limes
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Potatoes
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Rhubarb
 
  |  May Flower  | Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn |  May Astrological Sign | Taurus (till 20th) & Gemini (21st →) |  Proclamations and Notable May Observances | - May 1: Loyalty Day
 - May 1: Law Day, U.S.A
 - May 4: National Day of Prayer
 - May 7-13: National Hurricane Preparedness Week
 - May 7-13: Public Service Recognition Week
 - May 12: Military Spouse Day
 - May 14: Mother's Day
 - May 14-20: National Transportation Week
 - May 14-20: Police Week
 - May 15: Peace Officers Memorial Day 
 - May 19: National Defense Transportation Day
 - May 20: Armed Forces Day
 - May 21-27: Emergency Medical Services Week
 - May 21-27: National Safe Boating Week
 - May 21-27: World Trade Week
 - May 22: National Maritime Day
 - May 29: Day of Prayer for Permanent Peace
 
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