April, 2013 Archives
Prevention Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the theme of 2013’s National Prevention Week is “Your voice. Your choice. Make a difference.” which places an emphasis on the fact that the prevention of subs…
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, motorcycles are increasingly used as a regular means of transportation; and
Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, most people do not realize that the skin is the largest and most visible organ of the body and performs many essential tasks; and
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the health of all Americans depends upon educated minds and trained hands; and
Dystonia Awareness Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Dystonia is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, which force certain parts of the body into abnormal, sometimes painful, movements or postu…
Donate Life Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, with quiet compassion and exceptional generosity, organ and tissue donors leave an indelible mark on the lives of countless Americans; their selfless acts inspire hope at momen…
Confederate History and Heritage Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, April is the month in which the War Between the States began; and
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, one in 10 children have mental health problems severe enough to impair their functioning at home, in school or in the community; yet, in any given year, it is estimated that le…
Child Care Provider Appreciation Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the Alabama Partnership for Children and other organizations nationwide are recognizing child care providers on this day; and
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; and