Occupational Therapy Month

WHEREAS, The American Occupational Therapy Association has declared the month of April, 2011 to be known as Occupational Therapy Month; and

WHEREAS, the profession of occupational therapy makes valuable contributions in helping persons master the “skills for the job of living” after an illness or injury;and

WHEREAS, the services of occupational therapy are valuable to citizens of Alabama through hospitals, home health agencies, schools, clinics and nursing homes; and

WHEREAS, the health and productivity of our citizens depend upon the effective use of health care resources, including the important services of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby do proclaim the month of April, 2011, as

Occupational Therapy Month

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 10th day of March 2011.

 

      

Governor Robert Bentley