New York Declares 4/20 As Peter Tosh Day 

On Thursday April 17, New York State (NYS) Senator Kevin Parker announced a NYS proclamation for Reggae icon singer, Peter Tosh for this year's renewal of 4/20 national observance.

Tosh has advocated for the decriminalization of marijuana globally which his music helped push. In 1987, the reggae icon passed and received a proclamation on his behalf by Brian Latture, who is the executive manager of Peter Tosh Estate at the senator office in Brooklyn, New York.

“It is the privilege of this legislative body to honor Peter Tosh for his exemplary service and humanitarianism upon the illustrious occasion of the 4/20 Peter Tosh celebration.” The proclamation continues, “Peter Tosh’s example, as both an artiste and an activist, continues to inspire creators and idealists around the world. He was, and is, a true leader whose music and message inspire people on every continent throughout the world.”

According to The Jamaica Gleaner, the proclamation came in advance of the 4/20 celebrations for this year, "a national observance of respect for the wide variety and multiple uses of cannabis, including recreational, sacramental and medicinal."