The weirdest holidays Polis has proclaimed

• In case you missed it, Surveyors Week started March 17. (Belated congratulations!)

Why it matters: The proclamations are just one way the governor's office can reward special interests and allies, giving them the aura of importance with a faux holiday.

The intrigue: The strangest faux holidays, per Westword, include:

• Sir Patrick Stewart Day (Oct. 7, 2023) to recognize the "Star Trek" star
• Colorado Bean Week (Sept. 18-24, 2023) to celebrate the bean harvest
• Cowboy Poetry Week (April 19-25, 2020) timed to the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Between the lines: It's easy to request a proclamation. Just complete this online form.

• For what it's worth, there are guidelines: A proclamation must "impact a broad range of Coloradans and the language must demonstrate its statewide significance."

😉 Our thought bubble: We think Feb. 22 should be declared Axios Denver Day in honor of our founding in 2021.