International Surfing Day backers urge taking a day off from work

You might want to check to see if the surf’s up Wednesday.

The California Assembly on Monday approved a resolution declaring June 20 International Surfing Day, and the head of the sport’s international advocacy group is urging people to take the day off to hit the waves. 

“You have my permission to skip work,” Surfrider Foundation Chief Executive Jim Moriarty announced on Twitter. “I’ll even write your sick note.” 

Moriarty drafted an official-looking form letter that gives you ”permission to call in

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