2013 Archives
Constable Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the office of Constable was introduced into the British Common Law following the Norman Conquest in 1066; and WHEREAS, the Constable was the first law enforcement officer in th…
Governor Bentley Announces Grants to Help More Children Have Access to First Class Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten
Press Releases
LEEDS – More children throughout Alabama will have access to high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten thanks to nearly 100 grants announced by Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday…
Governor Bentley Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Voting Rights Act
Statements
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday issued the following statement on the United States Supreme Court Ruling striking down Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act:
North Alabama School Systems to Receive Proceeds for School Construction & Renovation
Press Releases
June 25, 2013 – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced that the Alabama Public School and College Authority (PSCA) recently completed the sale of $172.7 million of Capital I…
Alabama’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.8%
Press Releases
MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary May unemployment rate is 6.8%, down from April’s rate of 6.9% and well below last y…
Surgical Technologist Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, surgical technologists play a vital role in the care and health of surgical patients, and currently, all major hospitals within Alabama employ these professionals to work with …
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 40
Executive Orders
WHEREAS, a financially sustainable Alabama Medicaid Agency is a paramount priority of this Administration;
Mary Sue Bennett Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Mary Sue Bennett was born on October 2, 1941, in Joplin, Missouri; and WHEREAS, Mary Sue Bennett received her Associate of Arts degree in May 1961 from Joplin Junior College; i…
Cancer Survivors Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, a cancer survivor is defined as anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life, and there are nearly 14 million cancer su…
Hypoparathyroidism Awareness Day
Proclamations
WHEREAS, hypoparathyroidism is a rare medical disorder that affects less 100,000 Americans, but is growing at an alarming rate due to an increase in thyroid cancer and parathyroid surge…