2012 Archives
Month of the Military Child
Proclamations
WHEREAS, thousands of brave Americans, including many Alabamians, have demonstrated their courage and commitment to freedom by serving in our country’s armed in Active, Guard and …
Confederate History and Heritage Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, April is the month in which the War Between the States began
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, children are vital to the state of Alabama’s future success, prosperity and quality of life as being our most vulnerable assets
Octavia Spencer Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Octavia Spencer was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, graduating from Jefferson Davis High School
Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, once thought to be a rare disease, sarcoidosis is now known to affect people of all ages, races and genders
Ricky Wyatt Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the Wyatt vs. Stickney case was filed in October 1970 on behalf of Mr. Ricky Wyatt, then a resident at Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Parental Alienation Prevention Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, alienating behaviors are often found in high conflict divorce and custody situations
National Work Zone Awareness Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, National Work Zone Awareness Week was established on December 15, 1999
Lynch Syndrome Cancers Awareness Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, over 600,000 persons in the United States have Lynch syndrome, but less than five percent of those persons are currently diagnosed
Law Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Law Day, honors the rule of law as a fundamental right of citizens, providing the opportunity to live under a society of equity and justice for all