Alabama Saves Week

WHEREAS, personal and household savings are fundamental to the stability and vitality of Alabama and the United States; and

WHEREAS, adequate emergency savings, retirement funds, and safe debt-income ratios are critical components of personal financial security; and

WHEREAS, America Saves is a national social marketing campaign to persuade, encourage, and motivate Americans to take financial action in building wealth through saving money and reducing debt; and

WHEREAS, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and the Alabama Saves Coalition are partners in the America Saves campaign and are committed to helping Alabama citizens take immediate financial action to build wealth, not debt;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim February 20 through February 27, 2011 as

Alabama Saves Week

in the State of Alabama and call upon all citizens to start or increase an emergency fund, increase 401k contributions or take another positive wealth-building action during Alabama Saves Week, and pledge to sustain that action during the following year.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 23rd day of February 2011.

      

Governor Robert Bentley