September, 2013 Archives
Governor Bentley Calls Special Election for House District 53
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced the timeline for a special election to fill the District 53 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. The District 53 s…
Governor Bentley Announces New Measure to Protect Borrowers from Excessive Debt & Interest Payments
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced a consumer protection measure aimed at helping people avoid excessive amounts of debt from payday loans. The measure will…
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, according to the American Cancer Society, there will be an estimated 11,630 children under the age of 15 diagnosed with cancer in 2013, and there will be an estimated 1,310 dea…
Employ Older Workers Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, America is witnessing a dramatic growth in its population of those 55 or older, a trend that will continue well into the 21st century; and WHEREAS, the graying of our populatio…
Governor Bentley’s Remarks at the 50th Anniversary of the 16th Street Church Bombing Community Memorial Service
Remarks & Speeches
“As Birmingham goes, so goes the Nation.” No truer words were spoken than those expressed by Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth when he personally invited a young pastor to join him in the…
Governor Bentley’s Remarks at International Civil and Human Rights Panel Discussion
Remarks & Speeches
Fifty years ago, our state stood poised on center stage as a series of historic events unfolded around us. By the time 1963 ended, Birmingham and Alabama saw events that changed the cou…
Statement from Governor Bentley On International Paper Plant Closing in Courtland
Statements
The people who work for International Paper in Courtland remain on my mind, and I want to do whatever I can on the state level to help. This morning, I directed Greg Canfield, Secreta…
National Case Management Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the history of case management goes back to the early 1900’s when public health nurses and social workers coordinated services throughout the public health sector; and WHEREA…
Patriot Day & National Day of Service and Remembrance
Proclamations
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, the peace and security of our nation was shattered by terrorist attacks that killed thousands of innocent and brave people at the World Trade Center Towe…
National Preparedness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Michael Chertoff, the National Homeland Security Director, named September “National Preparedness Month” which creates a significant opportunity for every Alabamian to lear…