2012 Archives
65th Anniversary of Alabama Leading America’s First National Celebration Honoring All Veterans
Proclamations
WHEREAS, in 1945, Mr. Raymond Weeks of Alabama, having returned from WWII military service, became inspired that America should have a National Veterans Day to honor all veterans
Alabama National Cemetery
Proclamations
WHEREAS, for two hundred and thirty-five years, our Nation’s liberty has been protected and preserved by the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States…
Blue Star Salute Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, it is with great pride and boundless admiration that we as Alabamians honor the untold number of men and women of the United States Armed Forces, active and retired, Reserves a…
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a group of genetic disorders involving mutations in connective tissue characterized by looseness, instability and dislocations of the joints, fragile …
Safe Boating Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Alabama is blessed with an abundance of beautiful rivers, tranquil lakes and emerald coastal waters whose natural beauty draws thousands of Alabamians for recreation and relaxa…
Governor Bentley Signs Immigration Law Revisions
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday signed House Bill 658, a bill designed to simplify and clarify Alabama’s existing immigration law, commonly known as House Bil…
Governor Bentley Announces April Unemployment Rate Decline
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary April unemployment rate is 7.2%, down from March’s revised rate of 7.4%. April&rsq…
Governor Bentley Comments on Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama Expansion Announcement
Statements
MONTGOMERY –Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday commented on news that Toyota plans to expand its Huntsville engine production facility, investing an additional $80 million and ad…
Memorial Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Alabamians join with citizens across the United States in the annual observance of Memorial Day – or Decoration Day as it was originally known – to honor the memory…
Governor Bentley Signs Unemployment Fraud Penalty Bill
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced he has signed into law House Bill 72, a measure that increases penalties against those who commit unemployment compensa…