Welding Week

WHEREAS, welding is a profession requiring considerable training and specialized study; and

WHEREAS, the application of that training and specialized study is critical to the general well-being of our nation and calls for a constant stream of operators, designers, inspectors, engineers, teachers and scientists from our schools and universities; and

WHEREAS, the American Welding Society Sections and Districts wish to remind the public of the critical importance of welding; and

WHEREAS, the goals of designating this week as Welding Week are to educate the public about the importance of welding and to commend the members of this honorable profession for the valuable services they provide to their communities; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the week of April 22 through April 28, 2013, as

Welding Week

in the state of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 22nd day of April 2013.

                        

Robert Bentley, Governor