April, 2013 Archives

Healthy Schools Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Alabama is dedicated to enhancing and preserving the safety, health and well-being of our children, especially in the school environment; and

Alabama’s Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program Leads Nation in Quality Once Again
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – A new study released Monday shows Alabama’s First Class Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program continues to lead the nation in quality. Alabama is one of only four…


National Walk@Lunch Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, getting 30 minutes of physical activity, such as a brisk walk, at least five times a week can result in significant health benefits such as lowering the risk of developing or d…

Preeclampsia Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, preeclampsia, including HELLP syndrome and eclampsia, is a dangerous condition of pregnancy that can, in its severest form, lead to maternal and/or infant mortality or prematur…

Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, stroke occurs at a rate of one in 2,700 live births each year and in 12 in 100,000 children per year, with stroke being the sixth leading cause of death in children; and WHEREA…

National Water Safety Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, citizens of Alabama recognize the vital role that swimming and aquatic activities play in maintaining good physical and mental health and enhancing the quality of life for all …

Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by spirochetal bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi; and WHEREAS, scientists have identified more strains and species of Borrelia b…

Great Outdoors Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Alabama is blessed with outstanding opportunities for safe and healthy fun in the Great Outdoors enjoying our natural splendors in the company of family and in the company of o…

Electrical Safety Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, hundreds of people die and thousands are injured each year in the United States as a result of electrically-related incidents; and WHEREAS, on average, there are 470 civilian d…