Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-24-130: Jim Thorpe Day

The date of April 16 of each year is hereby designated "Jim

Thorpe Day" in and for the public schools of this state. In any

year in which April 16 is a Saturday, Sunday or school holiday, the

public schools of this state shall observe the next succeeding

school day as "Jim Thorpe Day." The several boards of education of

this state and the superintendents, principals and teachers in the

public school system may on "Jim Thorpe Day" conduct suitable

programs commemorating the accomplishments of Jim Thorpe, the

world's greatest athlete and a native Oklahoman, for the purpose of

inspiring the school children of this state to greater personal

achievements in physical fitness.