2012 Archives
Deaf Awareness Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, March 12 through 16, 2012 marks the celebration of “Deaf Awareness Week,” and recognizes the agencies and individuals that provide support for the enhancement of ec…
Day of Prayer Over Students Across Alabama
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Alabama students face extreme challenges, such as peer pressure to abuse drugs and alcohol, negative influences in the media, school violence and gang activities, and low self-…
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of death from cancer in the United States for both men and women and is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United Stat…
Alabama Week for the Animals
Press Releases
WHEREAS, pet overpopulation continues to be a problem in Alabama and across the United States
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded under the motto “God, Home, Country” in 1890 as a non-profit, non-political, volunteer, women&…
Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Fred Shuttlesworth was born Freddie Lee Robinson on March 18, 1922 in Mount Meigs, Alabama
Arbor Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the economic and aesthetic welfare of the people of Alabama are largely dependent on the trees and forest lands of the state
The 2012 Arbor Day Community
Proclamations
WHEREAS, trees are vital to the quality of life of all of Alabama's citizens
The Trail of Tears Commemoration Walk and Motorcycle Ride
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama is the home of nine recognized Indian tribes, whose traditions and heritage have greatly contributed to the culture and history of this state
Alabama Career and Technical Education Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the Association for Career and Technical Education and other national educational organizations have proclaimed the month of February as Career and Technical Education Month