2011 Archives
Heroes Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the Semper Fi Community Task Force was formed in the spring of 2007
First Lady Dianne Bentley Continues “Blankets with a Blessing” Tradition
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY—First Lady Dianne Bentley will continue the initiative “Blankets with a Blessing” that provides new quilts and blankets to homeless and displaced families d…
Reading is Fundamental Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the mission of Reading is Fundamental (RIF) is to prepare and motivate children to read by delivering free books and literacy resources to children and families who need them m…
Food Allergy Awareness Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, food allergies affect some twelve million Americans and cause an estimated 203,000 emergency room visits each year
Drive Safer Sunday
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Road Safe America was founded in 2003 to raise awareness about the need for trucks and passenger vehicles to drive more safely to save lives on American roads and highways
Alabama Leads the Nation in Reading Gains, Meets National Average for the First Time
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley today announced that Alabama leads the nation in reading gains and meets the national average in reading for the first time, according to data r…
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 17, AMENDMENT 2
Executive Orders
Under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by law and pursuant thereto, I do hereby amend Executive Order Number 17, executed June 2, 2011, as amended September 15, 2011, by dele…
National Diabetes Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, approximately 26 million people in the United States have diabetes
COPD Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), also known as chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is the third leading cause of death in the United States and is the only one of th…
Nonprofit Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Alabama’s communities are enriched and enlivened by the contributions nonprofits make to the quality of life