2013 Archives
Fair Housing Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the month of April is recognized throughout the United States of America as Fair Housing Month; and
National Nursing Home Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, the citizens of Alabama now residing in nursing homes have greatly enriched the heritage, success and growth of our state; and WHEREAS, our nursing home residents of any age or…
Sexual Assault and Rape Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, one American is sexually assaulted every two and a half minutes; and
Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, once thought to be a rare disease, sarcoidosis is now known to affect people of all ages, races and genders; and
Public Safety Telecommunicator Week
Proclamations
WHEREAS, public safety telecommunicators are an essential entity that provide emergency support and communication in the public safety community; and
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological movement disorder of the central nervous system, which has a unique impact on each patient; and
Month of the Military Child
Proclamations
WHEREAS, thousands of brave Americans, including many Alabamians, have demonstrated their courage and commitment to freedom by serving in our country’s Armed Services in Active, G…
Limb Loss Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, there are approximately 2 million Americans living with limb loss and limb difference; and
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, esophageal cancer is the fastest-growing cancer diagnosis in the United States, increasing more than 400% in the past 20 years; and
Building Safety Month
Proclamations
WHEREAS, our state’s continuing efforts to address the critical issues of safety, energy efficiency and sustainability in the built environment that affect our citizens, both in e…