May, 2013 Archives
Rosie the Riveter Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, National Rosie the Riveter Day is a collective effort to raise awareness of the 16 million working women during World War II; and WHEREAS, this proclamation serves as a means f…
Older Americans Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Alabama has more than 930,000 citizens ages 60 and older; and WHEREAS, the Alabama Department of Senior Services and the Area Agencies on Aging are committed to helping all ind…
Governor Bentley Signs Best Interests of the Child Act of 2013
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday held a ceremonial bill signing for Senate Bill 307, a measure that helps expedite the process for children to be adopted into per…
Travel and Tourism Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, travel is important to the nation’s economic prosperity, its image abroad, to business wealth and to individual travelers; and WHEREAS, travel to and within the United States…
Senior Corps Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, older Americans bring a lifetime of skills and experience as parents, workers and citizens that can be tapped to meet challenges in our communities; and WHEREAS, for more than …
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Awareness Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily and is also known as brittle bone disease; an individual is born with this d…
Correctional Employees Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, correctional employees work to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for both staff and offenders by prioritizing safety, while carrying out the mandates of the legisla…
Alabama State Employee Recognition Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, state employees are an invaluable resource to the State of Alabama; and WHEREAS, Alabama is served by loyal employees in many essential areas including economic development and…
State Finance Director to Accept New Position
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley announced on Friday that State Finance Director Dr. Marquita Davis will soon accept a new position as Executive Director of the Jefferson Coun…
National Military Appreciation Month and Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the sense of well-being, freedom and love of country that citizens of the United States enjoy today are the result of personal sacrifice, lives changed and/or lost and ongoing …