September, 2011 Archives
Hispanic Heritage Month
Press Releases
WHEREAS, Americans of Hispanic descent make contributions in every facet of our society
Blindness Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, more than two-thirds of visually impaired adults in the United States are over 65 years of age and the prevalence of blindness increases rapidly in later years, particularly af…
Daniel Pearl World Music Days
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Daniel Pearl World Music Days is an international network of concerts that utilize the power of music to reaffirm our commitment to tolerance and humanity
Governor Bentley Announces Retirement of Senior Services Commissioner
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY— Governor Robert Bentley today announced that Department of Senior Services Commissioner Irene Collins will retire on October 30. Collins served as Commissioner for nin…
Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, blood cancers currently afflict more than 958,000 people in the United States, with an estimated 137,000 new cases diagnosed each year; and
Public Power Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, many residents in the State of Alabama enjoy the benefits of consumer-owned, not-for-profit public power in this state; and
Governor Bentley Statement on Immigration Law Ruling
Statements
MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley today released the following statement regarding United States District Judge Sharon Blackburn’s ruling that upheld most sections of Alaba…
National Teen Drivers Safety Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, October 16-22, 2011, is National Teen Drivers Safety Week; and
Tecumseh at Tukabatchee Bicentennial Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS On this bend of the Tallapoosa River in present day Tallassee, Alabama, lay one of the ancient towns of the Muscogee Creek People, called Tukabatchee