Archives Month

WHEREAS, Alabama’s archival records contain information of enduring value to the communities, institutions and citizens of this state and are essential for understanding the past, present and preparing for the future; and

WHEREAS, archival records protect the civil rights of citizens and document the responsibilities of their governments; support research into health, environmental, social and economic issues; and provide materials for educational and public programs; and

WHEREAS, Alabama’s professional archivists play a crucial role in identifying, preserving and making available these records; and

WHEREAS, October has been declared International Archives Month in the United States by the Society of American Archivists and the International Council on Archives:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2013, as

Archives Month

in the state of the Alabama.