Unity and Friendship Day

WHEREAS, the people of Alabama foster the importance of brotherhood, peace and community by building coalitions and strengthening bonds through the basic principles of unity and friendship; and

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama displays its commitment to solidifying global friendship and peace among all people; and

WHEREAS, the celebration of Unity and Friendship Day will involve all communities, respecting the differences among cultures and lifestyles; and

WHEREAS, Unity and Friendship Day is intended to connect all people, ideas, views and religious beliefs together for the purpose of unity:

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

Unity and Friendship Day

in the state of Alabama.

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 18th day of February 2011.

      

Governor Robert Bentley